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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klay Montez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ganbaatar Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad Seed - Watch It Burn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Klay Montez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ganbaatar Khan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan lands a high kick!
It looks like Klay Montez has been cut.
Khan throws a nice head kick!
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
As Khan looks to move away, Montez throws a big counter combo bu Khan just gets out of the way.
Montez 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.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Montez. Montez maintains the clinch.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Montez has double underhooks.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Montez blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khan gets underhooks to prevent Montez's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khan.
Montez tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klay Montez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montez dives in for a single leg takedown but Khan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khan's guard.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Montez.
Montez won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Montez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montez 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.
Montez won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Khan looks winded!
Montez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Montez stops Khan from standing up.
Montez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montez distracts Khan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Montez is controlling him.
Montez throwing strikes but missing.
Montez pushing down on Khan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Montez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khan is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Montez has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Khan is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Klay Montez!
Our winner, Klay Montez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ganbaatar Khan was interviewed post fight and said 'Even though I "lost" the fight, I am still the tougher warrior AND the better man. The Leftovers needed a fill in so I jumped in short notice a couple days after my last fight which I was still injured from. I will gladly crush your bones in a rematch as soon i'm 100% healed.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Wright!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Franklin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franklin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franklin successfully pulls guard.
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franklin is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wright's guard.
Franklin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franklin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wright controlling Franklin's posture.
Wright wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franklin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franklin wanted to stand there but Wright had control of the position.
Franklin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Franklin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright trying to control the position.
Franklin wants to stand but Wright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Franklin, which made it look bad.
Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franklin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Wright.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Franklin pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franklin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wright tries to pull guard but Franklin won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright jumps into guard, dragging Franklin to the mat.
Franklin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wright's guard.
Franklin trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Franklin landing with the ground and pound.
Franklin connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Franklin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Franklin, which made it look bad.
Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franklin as he avoids it easily.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Franklin is just out of range.
Franklin moves into the clinch.
Franklin pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bill Wright has been cut.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franklin effectively controlling the action here.
Franklin tries to land a knee to the head but Wright blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin stalling in the clinch but Wright improves position.
Franklin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franklin avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Franklin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Frank Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Wright.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Franklin throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Franklin drives through and clinches with Wright against the cage.
Franklin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franklin.
Wright throws a counter combo.
Franklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Wright tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.
Franklin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Frank Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Franklin.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time.
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from Franklin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franklin but Franklin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wright moves away from the strike by Franklin.
Franklin shoots for a takedown but Wright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wright shoots in and drives through. Franklin sprawls well.
Franklin is looking to counter punch.
Wright catches Franklin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin is looking to land body kicks.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Franklin sets himself, and Wright steps forward looking for the clinch! Franklin avoids it this time.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franklin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franklin wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Franklin tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franklin but Franklin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franklin swivels and escapes.
Franklin has his takedown stuffed
and Wright counters with a big head kick but Franklin shrugs it off.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright gets a clinch.
Franklin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wright fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Franklin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bill Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Franklin closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Franklin stalling.
Franklin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Franklin taking a breather.
Wright jumps guard but Franklin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Franklin.
Franklin breaks the clinch.
Franklin lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wright.
Franklin has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
Come on Franklin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franklin swivels and escapes.
Frank Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Wright.
Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franklin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Franklin.
Franklin has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Franklin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to clinch.
Wright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franklin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franklin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
Wright has managed to clinch.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the cage and eventually Franklin drops back down to his feet.
Wright lands a shot to the body.
Franklin tries to stall but Wright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Franklin avoiding damage.
Wright fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense.
Wright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Franklin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Franklin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franklin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wright tries to pull guard but Franklin won't allow it.
Wright wants to break free but Franklin has control.
Franklin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wright tries to score a body lock takedown but Franklin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franklin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wright is defending well.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright dives in and grabs Franklin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franklin pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bill Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Franklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright is looking to control Franklin's arms but Franklin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wright has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Franklin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franklin 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Franklin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laaka Mato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Have Heart - Armed With A Mind. Laaka Mato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Laaka Mato!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles gets a clinch.
Mato wants to get back to striking at distance but Charles won't allow it.
Charles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mato misses with the head strike.
Mato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Charles is keeping busy.
Charles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mato tries to stall but Charles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mato tries to break the clinch but Charles is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato being controlled against the cage.
Charles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mato wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Charles as Mato tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Charles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mato wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Laaka Mato.
Charles has Mato up against the cage in a clinch.
Mato is trying to break the clinch but Charles is controlling him.
Charles breaks the clinch.
Mato lands a glancing blow to the side of Charles's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles gets a clinch.
Charles breaks from the clinch.
Charles shoots in but no luck this time.
Mato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt - Mato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mato lands with a nice body punch.
Mato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Charles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Charles pulls Mato into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mato not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking for a triangle but Mato pushes his legs off easily.
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mato defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles looking for a guillotine here but Mato defends easily.
Charles wants to stand but Mato is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Charles is looking for a triangle but Mato pushes his legs off easily.
Charles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mato controls the pace.
Mato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mato throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Charles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mato pinned against the cage. Mato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to the liver by Mato. Beautiful body shot.
Mato lands with a shot to the body.
Mato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles clinches up against the cage.
Mato tries to break free but Charles pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Charles as Mato tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Charles.
Mato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mato tries to break the clinch but Charles is controlling the position.
Charles pulls guard successfully.
Mato preventing the sweep.
Mato engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Charles wants to sweep here but Mato controlling him for the moment.
Mato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Charles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Charles is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking for a guillotine from mount but Mato is having none of it.
Charles manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mato to take his back!
Charles missing with strikes.
Charles trying to control.
Charles has his arm under Mato's chin here. Game over son! Charles squeezes tightly and Mato is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Charles!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Charles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urho Takila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Lawlor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takila comes to the cage accompanied by Kirkkokuoro - Jeesus tulee. Lawlor has chosen I Have A Dream as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Urho Takila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Lawlor!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Takila misses.
Takila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Lawlor finds it's target.
Lawlor throws a body punch but Takila moves out of range.
Lawlor just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawlor connects with a single shot there.
Takila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawlor.
Takila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lawlor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takila walks into a left hand.
Takila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benny Lawlor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takila closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Takila.
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!
Lawlor working hard to break the clinch.
Takila lands with a light punch inside.
Lawlor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lawlor has had enough of the clinch but Takila keeps him there for the moment.
Lawlor is trying to force a seperation but Takila has the dominant position.
Lawlor takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lawlor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takila lands with a short shot to the head.
Takila scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Takila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lawlor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takila has him pressed against the cage.
Takila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takila lands with a short shot to the head.
Lawlor is trying to force a seperation but Takila has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takila.
Takila is looking for a takedown.
Lawlor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takila lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Takila on the inside.
Lawlor working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Takila.
Takila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takila pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takila keeps control of Lawlor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takila lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takila looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawlor throws a punch but it's blocked by Takila.
Takila lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takila - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lawlor is trying to break free.
Takila is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lawlor is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urho Takila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takila gets through Lawlor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Takila.
Lawlor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for Takila to work.
Takila lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takila.
A hook to the body from Takila.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takila.
Takila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawlor is trying to force a seperation but Takila has the dominant position.
Takila lands a shoulder strike.
Takila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawlor backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lawlor.
Takila pushes Lawlor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawlor takes a shot to the head.
Lawlor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lawlor is trying to break the clinch but Takila has him pressed against the cage.
Takila has Lawlor pressed against the cage.
Takila leaning against his opponent.
Lawlor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawlor avoids the elbow strike from Takila, against the cage.
Takila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takila lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Takila.
Takila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takila taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawlor is trying to push Takila away but Takila has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawlor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawlor is trying to break the clinch but Takila is controlling him.
Lawlor is trying to push Takila away but Takila has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawlor tries to circle away but Takila has him pinned against the cage.
Takila pushes Lawlor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takila lands a right hand.
Lawlor can't break the clinch.
Takila lands an uppercut.
Lawlor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takila has Lawlor pressed against the cage, preventing Lawlor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takila has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawlor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Takila.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takila controlling the action here for a moment.
Takila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawlors head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Takila dominated that round.
That's time! Takila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takila needs to keep his hands up - Lawlor had a free shot at his head there.
Takila blocks a jab.
Lawlor misses with a looping left.
Lawlor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takila misses with a straight left.
Lawlor misses with a hook. Takila ducked under it nicely.
Takila throwing a counter right hand but Lawlor manages to avoid it.
Lawlor swings for the body but Takila moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawlor.
Lawlor misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawlor. That snapped Takila's head back.
Lawlor with a jab.
Takila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawlor defends it nicely.
Takila throws a low kick, looking for Lawlor's leg but Lawlor calmly moves out of range.
Takila misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawlor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lawlor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benny Lawlor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawlor misses with a body shot.
Lawlor misses with a double jab.
Takila half committed to a counter leg kick.
Takila just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawlor! But no joy.
Takila gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawlor scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from Takila tenderised Lawlor's leg. Lawlor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takila tries to clinch but Lawlor moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takila.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lawlor!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawlor misses the shot to the body.
Lawlor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lawlor scores with a jab.
Takila takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lawlor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takila on the side of the head.
Lawlor with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawlor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawlor lands a jab.
Lawlor lunges at Takila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takila's hand.
Takila throws a shot from downtown. Lawlor moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takila.
Lawlor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takila is rocked!
Lawlor fakes the body blow, causing Takila to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Takila goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Lawlor!
In his post fight interview, Benny Lawlor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Urho Takila stepped up to the mic, saying 'IT was mean to go like this, it is his will..
Maybe that last bottle of wine was too much, or not enough!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temoodschin Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock's entrance music is Here comes the boom. A fine choice. Dan Brock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Brock!
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, Temoodschin Khan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Brock's head and hops out.
Look low, kick high! Khan uses the oldest trick in the book to send Brock tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Khan is absolutely delighted - when Brock wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Temoodschin Khan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitel King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Ohoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitel King is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitel King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Ohoro!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohoro moves into the clinch.
Ohoro manages to pull guard.
Ohoro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King wants to pass the guard but Ohoro is keeping the position.
Ohoro is adopting a defensive guard.
King trying to control but Ohoro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King stands and throws Ohoro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoro is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control.
King tries for a kimura but Ohoro is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Ohoro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoro tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
Ohoro throws King to one side and escapes!
Ohoro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ohoro is in King's guard.
Ohoro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King is trying to keep Ohoro in close.
Ohoro is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ohoro looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohoro trying to control the position here.
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
King wants to control from the top but Ohoro keeps moving.
Ohoro wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ohoro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. King has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ohoro smiles and moves away.
Ohoro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohoro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ohoro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ohoro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Ohoro 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.
Ohoro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ohoro looks winded!
King wants to get back to full guard.
Ohoro seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to control Ohoro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King trying to control here.
Ohoro lands strikes from half guard.
My spies in The Hut - $50 inform me that Ohoro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ohoro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King trying to control here.
Ohoro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ohoro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King fails with the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ohoro.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ohoro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ohoro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ohoro showed some decent athleticism there.
Ohoro prevents King from improving his position.
Ohoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ohoro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ohoro wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Michael Ohoro has got the better of the ground game so far.
King tries to get to full guard but Ohoro has control of the leg.
Ohoro winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
King is looking for a sweep. Ohoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ohoro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King gets full guard.
Ohoro postures up.
Ohoro scoring with punches to the head and body.
King has his feet on Ohoro's thighs here. He's pushed Ohoro off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ohoro screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitel King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Troy Kirkland has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troy Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munoz in his tracks.
It looks like Mark Munoz has been cut.
Kirkland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Munoz if he has to take too many more of those.
Munoz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munoz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirkland finds it's way round the side to connect with Munoz's head.
Kirkland lands with a nice body punch.
Munoz moves in looking to clinch but Kirkland pushes him off.
Kirkland scores with a jab.
Kirkland lands a big uppercut and Munoz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Munoz looks OK. Kirkland waves Munoz back to his feet!
Munoz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirkland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munoz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munoz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirkland finish him?
Munoz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kirkland, right into the meat.
Kirkland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Munoz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kirkland swivels and escapes.
Munoz seems to have recovered his senses.
Munoz looks winded!
Kirkland throws a series of punches but Munoz avoids them all with ease.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Kirkland's head coaches at The Hut - $50 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Munoz has his takedown stuffed
and Kirkland counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirkland sprawls well. He's pushed Munoz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Troy Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Munoz.
Kirkland scores with a hook to the body. Munoz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Munoz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Munoz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirkland lands a nice shot to the body.
Munoz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirkland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That has opened up Mark Munoz's cut even more.
Munoz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kirkland lands a right hand from hell, dropping Munoz. Kirkland pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Kirkland!
A relieved looking Troy Kirkland 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wybrant De Houtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhonny Iskandar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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191 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wybrant De Houtman!
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, Jhonny Iskandar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iskandar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Iskandar throws a head punch that misses.
De Houtman scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Houtman is working Iskandar over against the cage.
De Houtman lands with a right to the head.
De Houtman tries to work over Iskandar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Houtman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Houtman is working Iskandar over against the cage.
Iskandar has a couple of punches blocked by De Houtman.
De Houtman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Houtman is pushing Iskandar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Iskandar tries to circle away but De Houtman has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Houtman lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Iskandar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Houtman stalling.
Iskandar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Iskandar tries to break free but De Houtman pushes him back against the cage.
De Houtman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from De Houtman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Houtman is leaning against Iskandar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from De Houtman - that landed with a thud.
Iskandar looks winded!
De Houtman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for De Houtman.
De Houtman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iskandars head.
De Houtman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Houtman lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Iskandar tries to break the clinch but De Houtman is controlling the position.
De Houtman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by De Houtman.
De Houtman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Houtman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Houtman.
A right handed body shot lands from De Houtman.
De Houtman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iskandar backwards.
A short right from De Houtman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
De Houtman cracks Iskandar with a nice body shot.
De Houtman lands with a light punch inside.
De Houtman scores with a hook to the body.
De Houtman lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for De Houtman.
A body shot lands from De Houtman.
A short right from De Houtman on the inside.
De Houtman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Houtman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iskandar or not.
De Houtman scores with a shot to the side of Iskandar's head.
Good body shot from De Houtman.
De Houtman lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Houtman is pushing Iskandar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from De Houtman.
A left hand lands to the body for De Houtman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Houtman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from De Houtman.
A short body shot lands from De Houtman as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Houtman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from De Houtman.
De Houtman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Houtman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iskandar backwards.
De Houtman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iskandars head.
Still in the clinch, De Houtman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from De Houtman.
De Houtman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Houtman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, De Houtman scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Houtman is working Iskandar over against the cage.
De Houtman presses Iskandar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Houtman lands a left hand.
Iskandar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Houtman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iskandars head.
Iskandar is rocked!
De Houtman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iskandar is still on wobbly legs! Can De Houtman finish him?
A short uppercut from De Houtman.
De Houtman creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Iskandar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Iskandar drops to his knees and De Houtman pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wybrant De Houtman!
Jhonny Iskandar was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luk Yuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luk Yuha!
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, Austin Radovan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radovan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radovan takes a swing at Yuha's ribcage but misses.
Yuha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Radovan sizes up Yuha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yuha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yuha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radovan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuha.
Yuha takes a swing at Radovan's ribcage but misses.
Yuha clobbers Radovan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Yuha misses its intended target.
Yuha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radovan throws out the jab.
Radovan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yuha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yuha throws an overhand right that lands on Radovan's shoulder, as Radovan tries to avoid the shot.
Radovan misses with a jab to the body
and Yuha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Radovan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yuha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radovan.
Radovan swings for the body but Yuha moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovan has closed the distance and engaged Yuha in a clinch.
Radovan has a couple of punches blocked by Yuha.
Radovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuha lands with a left to the head.
Radovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuha.
Yuha scores with a hook to the body.
Radovan misses with a punch to the body.
Yuha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuha.
A short right from Yuha on the inside.
Radovan working aggressively here.
Yuha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Radovan stalling against the cage.
Yuha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yuha misses with some punches.
Radovan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radovan blocks an uppercut.
Yuha throws a punch but it's blocked by Radovan.
Radovan misses with some punches.
Yuha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuha lands with a left to the head.
Radovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Radovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yuha blocks an uppercut.
Yuha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Radovan fails to land.
Yuha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radovan.
Radovan looks winded!
A hook to the body from Yuha.
Yuha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radovan backwards.
Radovan blocking some punches.
Yuha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yuha lands a body shot.
Yuha gets through Radovan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Radovan takes a shot to the head.
Yuha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radovans head.
Yuha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Radovan is rocked!
Yuha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Radovan or not.
Radovan is still on wobbly legs! Can Yuha finish him?
Yuha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Radovan seems to have recovered his senses.
Yuha pushes Radovan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuha lands a left hand.
Yuha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuha drops Radovan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Radovan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Yuha lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Radovan to his knees! Yuha keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luk Yuha!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson comes to the cage accompanied by RAP JIU-JITSU. Jimmie Johns told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Gerson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmie Johns!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gerson to the mat! Gerson manages to get full guard.
Johns wants to control from the top but Gerson keeps moving.
Gerson 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.
Johns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gerson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johns stays in close to Gerson's body and controls the position.
Gerson keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johns defends it easily.
Gerson tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johns defends well.
Gerson is looking to stand up but Johns isn't so interested in that idea.
Johns trying to control but Gerson is working from the bottom.
Gerson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johns has managed to get both his arms back between Gerson's legs - danger averted.
Johns pushes down on Gerson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johns is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gerson defends it well.
Gerson is looking to improve his position.
Gerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerson keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Gerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johns is aware though and is defending well.
Gerson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johns defends it easily.
Johns trying to control but Gerson is working from the bottom.
Gerson looking for a guillotine here but Johns defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerson wants to improve his position but Johns is controlling well.
Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
Johns wants to work for an arm triangle but Gerson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four 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.
Johns is looking to take a break and control but Gerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gerson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerson is looking to improve his position.
Johns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
Gerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
Johns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricardo Gerson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johns showed some decent athleticism there.
Gerson is defending against the submission attempts here by Johns.
Johns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerson keeps working.
Gerson pushes Johns off looking to stand but Johns dives back in and keeps control.
Johns trying to control from half guard but Gerson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns prevents Gerson from improving his position.
Gerson is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johns in particular looking to stall.
Gerson actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerson tries to roll over but Johns keeps him under control.
Johns is looking to advance position but Gerson won't allow it.
Gerson is trying to stand back up but Johns is controlling him
Johns is keen to just control but Gerson is a slippery customer.
Gerson is looking for a sweep. Johns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerson trying to control but Johns postures up.
Gerson is looking for a sweep. Johns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johns stalling.
Gerson tries to get to full guard but Johns has control of the leg.
Johns wants to control but Gerson is keeping him busy.
That's two 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.
Gerson manages to get to full guard.
Gerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerson working a defensive guard here.
Johns wants to control from the top but Gerson keeps moving.
Gerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerson is trying to keep Johns in close.
Gerson wants to stand up but Johns is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johns leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johns has hold of one of Gerson's legs. Gerson is fighting the takedown attempt but Johns gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gerson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johns rolls with it to try and escape but Gerson cranks on the arm and Johns is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gerson!
Ricardo Gerson retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Gerson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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