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K017 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dunkin Donats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Leonidas I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Leonidas I has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dunkin Donats!
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, King Leonidas I!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donats moves in looking to clinch but Leonidas I pushes him off.
No joy there for Leonidas I, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donats looks for a takedown but Leonidas I sprawls well.
Donats shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leonidas I sprawls well. Leonidas I wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Donats gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonidas I scoring well with a low kick there.
Donats chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonidas I can pounce on him.
Donats rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonidas I moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonidas I gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Leonidas I - that landed with a thud.
Leonidas I's coach down at The Hut - $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonidas I's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donats on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donats fails with the takedown
and Leonidas I counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dunkin Donats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonidas I gets a clinch.
Leonidas I's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leonidas I misses with a wild combination.
King Leonidas I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donats has his takedown stuffed
and Leonidas I counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Donats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas I lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Leonidas I - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leonidas I avoids a wild elbow strike from Donats.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonidas I.
Leonidas I tries to land knees in the clinch but Donats avoids the damage to the body.
Leonidas I scores with a hook to the body.
Leonidas I breaks from the clinch.
Donats tries to keep at a distance but Leonidas I has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch.
Leonidas I throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Donats's head.
Donats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonidas I manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donats tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonidas I swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonidas I scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donats doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donats wants to clinch up but Leonidas I keeps it at a distance.
Donats tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas I swats away the attempt to clinch by Donats.
Donats tries to clinch up but Leonidas I circles away and keeps his distance.
Donats wants to clinch but Leonidas I slips to the side
and Leonidas I counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donats thinking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonidas I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donats tries a knee to the head but Leonidas I blocks it.
Donats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Donats on the inside.
Donats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leonidas I's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leonidas I wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donats avoids the head kick by Leonidas I.
Donats is looking to clinch but Leonidas I is avoiding it.
Leonidas I digs a good hook to Donats's body.
Donats takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I scores with the left hand. Donats knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonidas I moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leonidas I.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonidas I clinches.
Donats is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leonidas I to keep the fight standing.
Leonidas I pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas I clinches up against the cage.
Leonidas I pushes Donats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donats decides to pull guard.
Leonidas I throws a strike but Donats rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas I keeping moving, preventing Donats from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonidas I wants to stand and escape but Donats is having none of it.
Donats working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leonidas I is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Donats is controlling him.
Donats in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donats loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donats prevents Leonidas I from getting back to his feet.
Donats has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Donats postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Donats has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Donats working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Donats's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Donats content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donats postures up and lands a big shot to Leonidas I's brow.
Donats drops back looking for a leg! Leonidas I is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leonidas I manages to kick Donats off! Donats jumps back into Leonidas I's guard.
Donats is breathing heavily.
Donats cracks Leonidas I with a solid left hand.
Leonidas I wants to stand and escape but Donats is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas I dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donats takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Leonidas I.
A nice combination there by Leonidas I.
Donats steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Leonidas I. That one must have hurt.
Donats misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunkin Donats is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonidas I swats away the attempt to clinch by Donats.
Leonidas I fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leonidas I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Leonidas I.
Donats misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donats avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donats is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas I scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King Leonidas I seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonidas I changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donats tries to clinch
and Leonidas I counters with a one-two to the body.
Leonidas I has managed to clinch.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch.
Donats is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leonidas I.
Leonidas I lands with a straight right. Donats didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donats is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonidas I sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonidas I pushes Donats up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Donats fails to land.
Leonidas I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leonidas I manages to break the clinch.
Donats fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonidas I follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Donats 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonidas I stuns Donats with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonidas I closes the distance and pushes Donats back into the cage.
Leonidas I breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I digs a good body shot into Donats's ribs.
Leonidas I gets a clinch.
Leonidas I has Donats pressed against the cage.
Leonidas I presses Donats against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Donats fails to pull guard.
Leonidas I lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leonidas I.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonidas I takes the fight into the clinch.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Leonidas I.
Leonidas I misses with a head kick.
Donats takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donats fails with the takedown
and Leonidas I counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dunkin Donats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I takes the fight into the clinch.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donats tries to clinch but Leonidas I moves out of range.
Leonidas I has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leonidas I lands a nice shot to the body.
Donats tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonidas I lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leonidas I is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leonidas I has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonidas I breaks from the clinch.
Leonidas I throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Donats's head.
Donats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonidas I lands a body shot.
Donats looks to land a combination but Leonidas I avoids it well.
Leonidas I forces Donats back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donats with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonidas I escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donats tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leonidas I closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas I lands a shot to the body.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas I throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Donats.
Leonidas I slips a jab and a cross from Donats.
Leonidas I clinches with his opponent.
Donats misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonidas I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonidas I lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas I misses with an elbow over the top.
Leonidas I gets through Donats's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donats is rocked!
Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas I gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leonidas I punishes Donats's body with a nice straight punch.
Leonidas I showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donats.
Leonidas I closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Leonidas I on the inside.
Leonidas I cracks Donats with a nice body shot.
Leonidas I taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leonidas I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonidas I pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas I blocks a head kick by Donats.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas I clinches up against the cage.
Donats is trying to pull guard but Leonidas I has him pressed against the cage.
Donats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leonidas I smiles and moves away.
Leonidas I gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donats jumps guard but Leonidas I turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dunkin Donats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donats can't find room to land a body shot as Leonidas I controls the action.
Leonidas I breaks from the clinch.
Leonidas I scores with a body shot.
Donats stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leonidas I.
Leonidas I clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Leonidas I.
Donats avoiding damage as Leonidas I throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Leonidas I.
Leonidas I escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonidas I lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donats fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donats closes the distance and clinches up with Leonidas I, looking for a takedown. Donats pushes Leonidas I against the cage but Leonidas I circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Donats 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonidas I thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donats if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Leonidas I.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Leonidas I breaks from the clinch.
Leonidas I darts in and clinches Donats up against the cage.
Leonidas I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leonidas I works on Donats's body with a couple of short punches.
Leonidas I stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonidas I cracks Donats with a nice body shot.
Leonidas I pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas I instigates a clinch.
Donats on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonidas I breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leonidas I, right into the meat.
Leonidas I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonidas I lands a head kick. Donats smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Leonidas I there.
Leonidas I scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donats moves in looking to clinch but Leonidas I pushes him off.
Donats changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonidas I tries to avoid it but Donats manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonidas I to the ground. Leonidas I escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonidas I scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donats tries to clinch
enabling Leonidas I to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Donats is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonidas I lands a nice looking kick to the body. Donats takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick there by Leonidas I.
Donats seems to have got his legs back now.
Leonidas I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonidas I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donats is trying to pull guard but Leonidas I has him pressed against the cage.
Donats letting Leonidas I take a breather here.
Dunkin Donats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonidas I unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Leonidas I - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch.
Donats closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leonidas I counters with a straight right hand.
Donats takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leonidas I connects with a body shot.
Leonidas I fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonidas I moves into range and clinches up with Donats.
Donats throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas I.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donats.
King Leonidas I seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donats is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonidas I is defending well for now.
King Leonidas I is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donats tries to break the clinch but Leonidas I is controlling the position.
Donats is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leonidas I lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Leonidas I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonidas I winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Leonidas I!
An intense looking King Leonidas I took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm here, just taking a stroll, stretching my legs... These, uh, 300 men are my just personal bodyguards.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karly Maybi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Sakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akio Sakata is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karly Maybi!
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, Akio Sakata!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakata throws an overhand right that lands on Maybi's shoulder, as Maybi tries to avoid the shot.
Maybi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakata's head.
It looks like Akio Sakata has been cut.
Sakata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakata works the jab nicely.
Maybi lands a high kick!
Maybi clinches up with Sakata and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Maybi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maybi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maybi lands an elbow inside.
Maybi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maybi after a bit of a struggle.
A knee to the head by Maybi.
Sakata looking to stall.
Sakata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maybi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakata throws an overhand right that lands on Maybi's shoulder, as Maybi tries to avoid the shot.
Sakata fails with a takedown attempt.
Karly Maybi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Sakata.
Maybi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakata throws a nice looking combination but Maybi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maybi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakata as he jumps to the side.
Maybi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maybi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maybi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakata tries to keep at a distance but Maybi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maybi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maybi shoots in for a double leg but Sakata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakata! But no joy.
Sakata tries for a takedown but Maybi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Sakata finds it's target.
Maybi clinches.
Maybi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakata lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sakata looks winded!
Sakata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maybi after a bit of a struggle.
Maybi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maybi.
Maybi lands a nice elbow.
Maybi crunches a lovely knee into Sakata's ribcage.
Maybi lands a knee to the body.
Maybi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakata gets tackled into the cage by Maybi. Maybi maintains the clinch.
Maybi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maybi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maybi tries to clinch there but Sakata circles away.
Sakata keeps the fight on the outside.
Maybi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maybi misses with a takedown attempt - Sakata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sakata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sakata fails to land with a series of punches.
Maybi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakata loads up on a big right hand but Maybi slips the punch.
Maybi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maybi taking a breather.
Maybi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maybi moves in looking to clinch but Sakata pushes him off.
Sakata takes a swing at Maybi's ribcage but misses.
Maybi misses with a takedown attempt - Sakata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sakata bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sakata wants to control but Maybi is keeping him busy.
Sakata throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Maybi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakata wants to free his trapped foot but Maybi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sakata prevents Maybi from improving his position.
Sakata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maybi trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karly Maybi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Sakata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sakata goes for a double leg but Maybi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maybi continues to drive forward.
Maybi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maybi shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakata sprawls well. He's pushed Maybi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maybi forces Sakata back against the cage and clinches.
Sakata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sakata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karly Maybi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Sakata.
Maybi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Maybi.
Nice elbow from Maybi.
Sakata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maybi crunches a lovely knee into Sakata's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybi lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Akio Sakata's cut even more.
Maybi breaks from the clinch.
Sakata is breathing heavily.
Maybi leaves Sakata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maybi throws a big counter combination but Sakata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maybi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Maybi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maybi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maybi is looking to clinch but Sakata is avoiding it.
Maybi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maybi scores with a head kick.
Sakata misses with an uppercut. Maybi saw that one coming.
Sakata tests Maybi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maybi has managed to clinch.
Maybi lands a damaging elbow.
Karly Maybi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sakata is working for takedown but Maybi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maybi lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Maybi.
Maybi lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maybi scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maybi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maybi obliges.
Maybi blocking some punches.
Maybi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maybi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maybi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakata swivels and escapes.
Sakata misses with a double jab.
Maybi tries to clinch but Sakata moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sakata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maybi tries to clinch up.
Maybi tries to clinch up but Sakata circles away and keeps his distance.
Maybi moves into range and clinches up with Sakata.
Maybi crunches a lovely knee into Sakata's ribcage.
The referee calls for Maybi to work.
Sakata is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maybi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maybi landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Maybi.
The cut above Akio Sakata's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maybi avoiding damage.
Maybi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakata misses with a right hand
and Maybi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maybi lands an elbow that stopped Sakata in his tracks for a moment.
Maybi gets underhooks to prevent Sakata's takedown attempt.
Maybi breaks the clinch.
Maybi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Maybi.
Maybi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maybi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maybi has a takedown stuffed.
Maybi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Sakata.
Maybi shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakata shoots in for a double leg but Maybi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maybi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maybi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sakata takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maybi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maybi tries to clinch but Sakata is having none of it.
A cross from Sakata lands.
Maybi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karly Maybi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akio Sakata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maybi rushes Sakata and presses him up against the cage.
Maybi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maybi lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakata won't want to take too many of those.
Sakata takes an elbow to the temple.
Maybi lands an elbow just above Sakata 's eye.
Sakata wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maybi.
Maybi lands an elbow inside that Sakata shrugs off.
Sakata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maybi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maybi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sakata tries to keep at a distance but Maybi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maybi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakata's face.
Sakata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maybi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybi is looking to clinch but Sakata is avoiding it.
Maybi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakata can do to turn this around?
Maybi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maybi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sakata throws a lazy right hand but Maybi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maybi tries to clinch but Sakata moves out of range.
Sakata misses with a body shot.
Maybi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakata pinned against the cage. Sakata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maybi rushes Sakata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sakata manages to break the clinch.
Maybi slips a straight right by Sakata.
Sakata tries to keep at a distance but Maybi has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakata has Maybi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maybi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karly Maybi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akio Sakata.
Maybi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maybi lands a nice knee to the body.
Maybi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maybi.
Maybi working Sakata over with knees to the body.
Maybi lands a nice elbow.
Sakata tries for a takedown but Maybi manages to get underhooks.
Maybi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maybi lands an elbow inside.
Akio Sakata's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Maybi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maybi breaks the clinch.
Maybi forces Sakata back against the cage and clinches.
Maybi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakata throws a looping overhand right but Maybi ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Sakata - just one landing.
Sakata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maybi moves into the clinch.
Maybi lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakata won't want to take too many of those.
Maybi lands an elbow inside.
Maybi breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakata.
Maybi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakata's head.
Sakata misses with a wild combination.
Karly Maybi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maybi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maybi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Sakata throws a good cross that connects.
Maybi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakata's waist but Sakata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maybi off to one side.
Maybi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakata circles away.
Maybi dives in for a single leg takedown but Sakata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sakata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maybi drops his hands momentarily and Sakata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakata scores with a one two! Maybi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maybi tries to clinch but Sakata moves out of range.
Maybi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakata misses the target.
Maybi fails with the takedown.
Akio Sakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Maybi as Sakata shoots in.
Maybi is looking to clinch but Sakata is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karly Maybi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maybi, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karly Maybi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Samir Samir Kahric was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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212 lbs
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204 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Jensen!
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, Samir Samir Kahric!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahric fails with the takedown.
Kahric has his takedown stuffed
and Jensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jensen lands with a shot to the body.
Jensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahric.
Jensen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jensen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kahric fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matt Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Samir Kahric.
Kahric shoots for a takedown but Jensen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jensen lands a left and a right that send Kahric crashing to the mat, dazed. Jensen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kahric is rocked!
It looks like Samir Samir Kahric has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahric switches off momentarily and Jensen cracks him with a monster right hand! Kahric topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Jensen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Jensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Jensen!
A victorious Matt Jensen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Thead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winner Five (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shi Thead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Winner Five!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five lands a jab.
Thead is rocked!
It looks like Shi Thead has been cut.
Thead is aggressively charging in as Five backs up avoiding any damage. Five tosses out a jab and Thead runs right into it face first! Thead is out cold! Five dropped down on all fours and is barking in Thead's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winner Five!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winner Guy (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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218 lbs
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215 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Super Mario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Winner Guy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Super Mario has been cut.
Guy throws out a powerful jab.
Guy takes a swing at Mario's ribcage but misses.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Guy cracks the inside of Mario's front leg.
Guy misses with a leg kick.
Mario misses the shot to the body.
Mario avoids the head kick by Guy.
Mario lands a really nice looking cross but Guy seems unphased.
Mario jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winner Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guy lands with a nice body punch.
Mario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Mario moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mario with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick
and Mario cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Mario wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mario lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mario looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range.
Guy misses the shot to the body.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick
and Mario counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mario looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Mario looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Guy.
Guy avoids the body shot from Mario.
Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mario counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mario takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guy looks to throw a body kick
and Mario counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mario misses with a hook.
Mario checks a low kick from Guy.
Guy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mario counters with a straight right hand.
Guy looks winded!
Mario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mario misses with a straight left.
Guy misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Guy - just one landing.
Mario moves away from the strike by Guy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Guy.
Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mario swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Guy throws a leg kick which misses Mario's front leg but catches the back leg as Mario tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Mario.
Guy throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Mario wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mario stuns Guy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Mario counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mario lands a big uppercut and Guy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Guy looks OK. Mario waves Guy back to his feet!
It looks like Winner Guy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mario cracks Guy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Guy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mario pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Guy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Mario!
A victorious Super Mario thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentley Tessin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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208 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Roberts!
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, Bentley Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tessin.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Tessin moved out of range.
Tessin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tessin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts drives through and clinches with Tessin against the cage.
Roberts throws an elbow but it misses.
Tessin jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tessin being controlled against the cage.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Bentley Tessin has been cut.
Roberts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Bentley Tessin's cut even more.
Tessin is trying to break free.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Tessin shrugs off.
Tessin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tessin is trying to pull guard but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Tessin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marc Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentley Tessin.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Bentley Tessin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin tries to pull guard but Roberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roberts lands an elbow that stopped Tessin in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bentley Tessin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marc Roberts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Rammhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Lights as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudolf Rammhammer!
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, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rammhammer scores with a shot to the body.
Brooks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rammhammer pinned against the cage. Rammhammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brooks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rammhammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rammhammer, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rammhammer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brooks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rammhammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Rammhammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rammhammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brooks gets to his feet. Rammhammer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brooks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brooks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rammhammer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brooks's guard! Nice work there by Rammhammer!
Brooks is looking for a triangle but Rammhammer pushes his legs off easily.
Brooks is looking for a triangle here but Rammhammer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brooks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rammhammer wants to pass to mount but Brooks is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is not content to let Rammhammer control the position.
Rammhammer is pressing down on Brooks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brooks is holding on for now.
Brooks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rammhammer pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rammhammer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brooks is desperately trying to improve his position but Rammhammer has a good base and remains in mount.
Brooks keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is still trying to improve position.
You get the feeling that Brooks really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brooks is squirming around, avoiding Rammhammer's attempts to control the action.
Rammhammer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brooks is squirming around, avoiding Rammhammer's attempts to control the action.
Brooks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rammhammer wants to free his trapped foot but Brooks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Brooks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rammhammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brooks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rammhammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Rammhammer sprawls well.
Rammhammer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Phil Brooks has been cut.
Brooks misses with a takedown
letting Rammhammer counter with a right hand.
Brooks is rocked!
Rudolf Rammhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Brooks.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brooks misses with a takedown
and Rammhammer counters with a left to the body.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rammhammer finds it's way through Brooks's defenses.
Rammhammer sends Brooks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rammhammer is motioning to the referee to let Brooks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Rammhammer finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rammhammer fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Brooks square on the jaw! Damn, Brooks is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudolf Rammhammer!
Rudolf Rammhammer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Phil Brooks was interviewed post fight and said 'I was unlucky but he was lucky and I will be back to kick his Ass!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knob Shiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knob Shiner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Dahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Knob Shiner!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Dahl!
Dahl scores with a leg kick.
Dahl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dahl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shiner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dahl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dahl connects with a right hand. Shiner shakes it off.
Dahl 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.
Dahl moves away from the strike by Shiner.
Some wild striking there from Dahl.
Dahl misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dahl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Dahl - just one landing.
Shiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Dahl.
Shiner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shiner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dahl misses with a body kick.
Shiner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shiner throws an overhand right that lands on Dahl's shoulder, as Dahl tries to avoid the shot.
Dahl feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shiner's calf.
Shiner takes one on the button.
Dahl lands a nice looking body shot.
Dahl scores with a three punch combo!
Dahl throws a leg kick but Shiner checks it.
Shiner throws out a counter right but Dahl avoids it with no problem.
Dahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiner is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Dahl.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shiner checks a leg kick.
Dahl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dahl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiner avoids the body shot from Dahl.
A little jabbing left from Shiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shiner throws an overhand right that lands on Dahl's shoulder, as Dahl tries to avoid the shot.
Dahl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiner.
Gabriel Dahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahl takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Shiner.
Shiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Dahl counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dahl throws a sloppy head kick
and Shiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dahl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Shiner misses.
The fighters circling - Shiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiner blocks a leg kick.
Dahl keeps Shiner at a distance using the push kick.
Dahl looks to land a body kick but Shiner moved away.
Shiner misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahl lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dahl ducks under a wild hook from Shiner.
Dahl blocks a jab.
Shiner misses the jab.
Dahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiner.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dahl, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahl feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shiner's calf.
Nice shot by Dahl.
The fighters circling - Dahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shiner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dahl lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dahl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Dahl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dahl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shiner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiner can do to turn this around?
Dahl throws a body kick that misses
letting Shiner counter with a right hand.
Shiner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dahl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiner! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Shiner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dahl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shiner's sensitive parts.
Gabriel Dahl is winning the standup battle so far.
Dahl ducks under a wild hook from Shiner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Dahl slams his shin into Shiner's torso.
Dahl lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dahl - that will leave a mark!
Dahl scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiner loads up on a big right hand but Dahl slips the punch.
Shiner throws a right hand that misses
and Dahl counters with an inside leg kick.
Dahl thows a body kick. Shiner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dahl throws a leg kick which misses Shiner's front leg but catches the back leg as Shiner tries to avoid it.
Dahl throws a good cross that connects.
Shiner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shiner misses with a looping right.
Shiner lands a jab to the nose.
Shiner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dahl.
Shiner missing with a left hand there. Dahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dahl misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Shiner misses.
Dahl connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahl lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Shiner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiner blocks a head kick by Dahl.
Dahl fakes the leg kick and cracks Shiner in the body.
Dahl scoring well with a low kick there.
Gabriel Dahl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shiner looks to throw the jab but Dahl is out of range.
Shiner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dahl looks to land a body kick but Shiner moved away.
Shiner misses with a straight left.
Shiner scores with the left hand. Dahl knows he should have avoided that one.
Dahl tries to land a front kick but Shiner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl throws a leg kick but Shiner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dahl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dahl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dahl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shiner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shiner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dahl has time to react.
Shiner throws a hook but Dahl avoids it easily.
Shiner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Dahl misses.
Dahl ducks right into an uppercut from Shiner.
Shiner moves out of range of the body kick from Dahl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahl throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shiner missing with a left hand there. Dahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dahl throws a quick counter head kick but Shiner was just out of range.
Shiner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dahl momentarily.
Dahl misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Shiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dahl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Dahl.
Shiner throws a hook but Dahl blocks it.
Dahl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiner.
Shiner throws a looping overhand right but Dahl ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Dahl finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dahl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Dahl dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dahl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dahl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Dahl counters with a low kick, right behind Shiner 's knee.
Dahl lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shiner takes a step back to recover.
Dahl swings for the body but Shiner moves out of range.
Shiner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dahl feints and then cracks Shiner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiner down.
A good leg kick by Dahl.
Dahl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiner misses with a looping left.
Dahl ducks under a wild hook from Shiner.
Shiner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shiner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dahl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiner! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dahl there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dahl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shiner.
Dahl is looking to slow Shiner down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dahl.
Shiner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dahl wants to clinch up but Shiner keeps it at a distance.
Dahl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shiner is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Dahl.
Dahl has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shiner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shiner is looking to break free of the clinch but Dahl has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dahl.
Dahl pulls guard.
Shiner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dahl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shiner has managed to get both his arms back between Dahl's legs - danger averted.
Shiner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shiner wants to stand but Dahl has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dahl is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shiner throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dahl's body to avoid the submission. Dahl has instead reached around Shiner's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dahl arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Dahl!
Gabriel Dahl made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I would never lose to zyd/nehi'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaka KaSolomon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaka KaSolomon!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KaSolomon shoots in looking for a takedown but Braz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing KaSolomon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
KaSolomon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Braz tries to avoid it but KaSolomon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Braz to the ground. Braz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
KaSolomon dives in and grabs Braz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Braz pushes down on KaSolomon's head and hops out.
Shoei Braz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka KaSolomon.
Braz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming KaSolomon to the mat! KaSolomon manages to get full guard.
Braz passes KaSolomon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
KaSolomon moves into full guard.
Braz passes KaSolomon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but KaSolomon sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KaSolomon wants to get back to full guard.
KaSolomon manages to get to full guard.
Braz content to stall in guard here.
KaSolomon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but KaSolomon is retaining full guard.
KaSolomon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
KaSolomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
KaSolomon is trying to control the position but Braz postures up.
Braz stops KaSolomon from standing up.
KaSolomon looking for a sweep. Not yet KaSolomon, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braz trying to control the position from guard on top but KaSolomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
KaSolomon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Braz is fending him off so far but KaSolomon persists. Nope, Braz circles away and we're back to standing.
Braz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
Braz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
KaSolomon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but KaSolomon avoids it well and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Braz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz is trying to get an arm triangle but KaSolomon is defending well.
Braz tries for a kimura but KaSolomon is defending well.
KaSolomon wants to control but Braz postures up.
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by KaSolomon, who protects the arm well.
KaSolomon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
KaSolomon struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Braz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, KaSolomon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Braz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
KaSolomon tries to improve position but can't.
KaSolomon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by KaSolomon, who protects the arm well.
Braz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braz wants to control but KaSolomon is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
KaSolomon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Braz is fending him off so far but KaSolomon persists. Nope, Braz circles away and we're back to standing.
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but KaSolomon is quick to defend against it.
Braz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
KaSolomon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braz trying to control the position from guard on top but KaSolomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KaSolomon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braz is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz trying to control but KaSolomon is working from the bottom.
KaSolomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shoei Braz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz is fighting to break KaSolomon's control of his arms but KaSolomon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KaSolomon can do to turn this around?
Braz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KaSolomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
KaSolomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braz is aware though and is defending well.
Braz postures up.
Braz forces his way into half guard.
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
KaSolomon is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Braz moves nicely into side control.
KaSolomon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Braz tries to roll over but KaSolomon keeps him under control.
Braz is defending against the submission attempts here by KaSolomon.
Braz is not content to let KaSolomon control the position.
Braz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Braz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon controlling the pace.
KaSolomon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Braz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
KaSolomon is trying to control. Braz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braz tries to roll over but KaSolomon keeps him under control.
Braz is working hard here to advance position.
Braz regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braz is on top in guard.
KaSolomon has his foot on Braz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braz works his way back into a safe position though.
Braz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon has an active guard here but Braz has managed to pass into half guard.
KaSolomon is not content to let Braz control the position.
KaSolomon is pressing down on Braz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Braz seems to have locked his on tight now - KaSolomon screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Braz, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Shoei Braz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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