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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ohoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Wright will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Ohoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Wright!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Ohoro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wright throws a right and a left that Ohoro avoids nicely.
Ohoro 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.
Wright stuffs the takedown attempt from Ohoro. Ohoro gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ohoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ohoro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
Oooooh!!! Wright has knocked Ohoro down with a huge combo! Wright steps away and waves a wobbly Ohoro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Michael Ohoro has been cut.
Ohoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright rushes Ohoro and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wright is defending well.
Ohoro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wright is defending well.
Wright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ohoro up against the cage.
Wright jumps guard but Ohoro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ohoro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohoro dives in for a single leg takedown but Wright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ohoro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wright wriggles free and stands up.
Ohoro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wright as he avoids it easily.
Wright clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ohoro throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Ohoro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wright fails with the takedown.
Ohoro closes the distance and clinches up with Wright, looking for a takedown. Ohoro pushes Wright against the cage but Wright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ohoro is breathing heavily.
Ohoro misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ohoro defends well and Wright ends up having to push Ohoro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wright delivers a nice body kick.
Ohoro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wright dives in and grabs Ohoro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ohoro pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ohoro or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright clinches.
Ohoro is trying to break free.
Wright wants a takedown.
Wright manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Wright has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ohoro shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ohoro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wright as he avoids it easily.
Wright clinches up with Ohoro and pushes him back against the cage.
Ohoro tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the cage and eventually Ohoro drops back down to his feet.
Wright is stalling here.
Wright stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright leaning against his opponent.
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohoro gets the takedown into side control.
Wright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ohoro working away.
Wright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright thows a huge punch but Ohoro dodges it nicely.
Wright stops Ohoro from getting back to his feet.
Ohoro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Ohoro's cut.
That's time! Ohoro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wright is looking to slow Ohoro down with leg kicks.
Bill Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright fails with the takedown
so Ohoro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ohoro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wright, up you get!
Ohoro wants to clinch.
Wright bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
Wright breaks the clinch.
Wright clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ohoro tries to score a body lock takedown but Wright shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ohoro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ohoro has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment.
Ohoro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wright pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ohoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Ohoro gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Ohoro tries for a takedown but Wright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ohoro backs up against the cage.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ohoro under the eye.
Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ohoro.
Ohoro goes for a double leg but Wright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wright continues to drive forward.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Ohoro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ohoro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
Wright dives in and grabs Ohoro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ohoro pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
Michael Ohoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright stuffs the takedown attempt from Ohoro. Ohoro gets slowly back to his feet.
Ohoro stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohoro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ohoro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohoro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ohoro goes for a double leg but Wright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wright continues to drive forward.
Wright tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ohoro stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Ohoro, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Ohoro against the cage but Ohoro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wright gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ohoro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ohoro throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ohoro's guard. Nice move by Wright!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ohoro, up you get!
Ohoro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Wright stuffs the takedown attempt from Ohoro. Ohoro gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ohoro shoots in but no luck this time.
Wright goes for a double leg but Ohoro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ohoro continues to drive forward.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ohoro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohoro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ohoro off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Ohoro down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Ohoro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Ohoro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Ohoro on that attempt.
Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ohoro fails to land the takedown.
Wright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ohoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohoro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wright.
Wright's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wright duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright goes for a double leg but Ohoro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ohoro continues to drive forward.
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ohoro has clasped his hands together around Wright's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wright sneaks out the side door and pushes Ohoro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoro shoots in but Wright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ohoro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ohoro shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Ohoro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ohoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown but Ohoro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ohoro throws a big counter combination but Wright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ohoro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ohoro is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wright throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ohoro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ohoro trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright has a closed guard, preventing Ohoro from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohoro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ohoro shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ohoro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wright as he avoids it easily.
Ohoro takes one on the button.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ohoro as he jumps to the side.
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ohoro's waist but Ohoro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side.
No luck for Ohoro with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright rushes Ohoro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ohoro has picked Wright up - he's going for a ride! Ohoro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wright kicks off Ohoro and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick from Wright lands but Ohoro takes it in his stride.
Wright darts in and clinches Ohoro up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ohoro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ohoro has Wright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Ohoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wright is trying to drag Ohoro to the mat but Ohoro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Wright!
Bill Wright tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Iskandar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ortwin Porcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porcher comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Hate The Human Race kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jhonny Iskandar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Intelligent |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jhonny Iskandar!
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, Ortwin Porcher!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iskandar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Porcher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Porcher breaks from the clinch.
Porcher has his takedown stuffed
and Iskandar counters with a straight right hand.
Porcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Porcher tries to clinch but Iskandar is having none of it.
Iskandar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iskandar stalks Porcher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Porcher's face. Porcher staggers backwards, shaken.
Porcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iskandar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jhonny Iskandar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ortwin Porcher.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Iskandar.
Iskandar misses with the combination.
Iskandar lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iskandar gets caught napping as Porcher dives in and scores a takedown. Iskandar manages to retain guard.
Iskandar wants to stand but Porcher is controlling the position.
Porcher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Porcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Iskandar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porcher gets to his feet. Iskandar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Porcher looking to score a takedown here. Iskandar is defending well but Porcher drives through and ends up in Iskandar's guard.
Porcher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Porcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iskandar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iskandar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Iskandar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Porcher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Iskandar dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iskandar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Porcher is proving hard to escape from.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Iskandar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iskandar lands a head kick!
Iskandar circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Porcher drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Iskandar follows Porcher to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jhonny Iskandar!
A victorious Jhonny Iskandar 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jens Klandtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basil McCrystal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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190 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jens Klandtman!
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, Basil McCrystal!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrystal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCrystal scores with a punch to the head.
McCrystal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCrystal wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klandtman is defended easily by McCrystal.
McCrystal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Klandtman eats them both and turns towards McCrystal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCrystal sizes up Klandtman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Klandtman's head coaches at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCrystal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCrystal closes the distance and clinches.
Klandtman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jens Klandtman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCrystal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Klandtman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Klandtman drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCrystal pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klandtman drives through with a takedown into McCrystal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klandtman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCrystal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klandtman stops McCrystal from standing up.
Klandtman looking to sit in guard and control but McCrystal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Klandtman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCrystal escapes and throws Klandtman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McCrystal postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Klandtman is looking to regain half guard here but McCrystal keeps moving and retains side control.
McCrystal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Klandtman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McCrystal working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klandtman is looking for a sweep.
McCrystal is looking to take a break and control but Klandtman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klandtman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCrystal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCrystal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klandtman's head.
Klandtman is in trouble now - McCrystal has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klandtman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCrystal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klandtman is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal controlling from the full mount.
Klandtman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Klandtman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Klandtman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klandtman tries to get out of the position.
Klandtman blocking the ground and pound.
Klandtman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCrystal looking to land elbow strikes but Klandtman uses the position to regain half guard.
We've been informed that McCrystal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCrystal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCrystal is controlling the pace.
McCrystal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klandtman wants to control but McCrystal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal is trying to control. Klandtman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCrystal throwing shots but Klandtman is blocking nicely.
Klandtman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Klandtman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McCrystal should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Klandtman has tightened it up now! McCrystal should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jens Klandtman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Haapalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haapalainen's entrance music is Lentävä Kalakukko. A fine choice. 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 Alan Nova was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikko Haapalainen!
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, Alan Nova!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapalainen moves out of range as Nova strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Nova. Those never looked like landing.
Haapalainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nova misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Nova misses
and Haapalainen counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nova trying his best to control but Haapalainen has mounted him.
Haapalainen tries to take his opponent's back but Nova turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Haapalainen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapalainen is working an open guard so Nova takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haapalainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nova wants to stand and escape but Haapalainen is having none of it.
Nova manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by Haapalainen.
Nova wants to get back to striking at distance but Haapalainen won't allow it.
Haapalainen jumps guard but Nova stands there with Haapalainen around his waist. Haapalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haapalainen keeps control of Nova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nova slows down the pace here.
Nova trying to control the position but instead, Haapalainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nova into the cage.
Haapalainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Haapalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haapalainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nova pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nova moves into range and clinches up with Haapalainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova tries to break the clinch but Haapalainen is controlling the position.
Haapalainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Haapalainen is struggling to control the position.
Haapalainen breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Nova.
Nova throws a body kick that misses.
Haapalainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nova defends well and Haapalainen ends up having to push Nova into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nova steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nova lands a head shot.
It looks like Mikko Haapalainen has been cut.
Nova throws a combination. Haapalainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Haapalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Nova.
Nova gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haapalainen wants to control from the top but Nova keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haapalainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haapalainen trying to control but Nova is working from the bottom.
Nova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Nova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Haapalainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nova takes a swing at Haapalainen's ribcage but misses.
Mikko Haapalainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haapalainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haapalainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nova throws a right hand that Haapalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Haapalainen also avoids with ease.
Nova plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haapalainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nova circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Haapalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapalainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nova's waist but Nova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haapalainen off to one side.
Nova misses with a double jab
and Haapalainen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haapalainen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nova is looking to stand up but Haapalainen isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapalainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Nova has wrist control.
Haapalainen looking to pass the guard.
Haapalainen prevents Nova from getting back to his feet.
Haapalainen trying to control but Nova is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova wants to stand but Haapalainen is controlling the position.
Haapalainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nova keeping full guard, as Haapalainen tries to pass.
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.
Haapalainen postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haapalainen fails with the takedown.
Nova falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haapalainen counters by moving into the clinch.
Haapalainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nova is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Nova.
Haapalainen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nova clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Haapalainen is trying to control but Nova is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haapalainen goes for an armbar but Nova turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nova.
Haapalainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nova controls the pace.
Nova gets to his feet. Haapalainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nova throws a head kick but Haapalainen moves out of range.
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.
Haapalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nova tries to clinch but Haapalainen moves out of range.
Alan Nova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haapalainen avoids the head kick by Nova.
Haapalainen attempts a counter takedown but Nova avoids it well and moves away.
Nova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haapalainen.
Nova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nova throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Haapalainen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haapalainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haapalainen looking to pass the guard.
Haapalainen is looking to advance position but Nova has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Nova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikko Haapalainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Haapalainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haapalainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Nova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haapalainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haapalainen tries to counter by clinching up but Nova breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Nova.
Haapalainen shoots and misses
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Haapalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haapalainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alan Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haapalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nova drives through and clinches with Haapalainen against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haapalainen as Nova tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nova dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapalainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Haapalainen jumps guard but Nova turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
Haapalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haapalainen slips a jab and a cross from Nova.
Nova throws a head kick that misses.
Nova misses with a straight left.
Nova throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haapalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nova.
Nova sizes up Haapalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nova lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haapalainen shoots in for a takedown but Nova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nova digs a good hook to Haapalainen's body.
Haapalainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Nova.
Nova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nova throws a right hand that Haapalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Haapalainen also avoids with ease.
Nova misses with the combination.
Haapalainen avoids the head kick by Nova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova misses with a few strikes there.
Haapalainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haapalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nova.
Haapalainen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nova.
Haapalainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Nova's guard.
Nova is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nova is trying to force a seperation but Haapalainen has the dominant position.
Haapalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nova connects with a looping right hand.
Haapalainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nova sprawls well. Nova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haapalainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a head kick that half lands.
Alan Nova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haapalainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haapalainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nova lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nova tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haapalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Nova.
Mikko Haapalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haapalainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nova sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Nova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nova 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Nova!
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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 Dave Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Rawlings 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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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawlings.
Franklin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rawlings moves into the clinch successfully.
Rawlings tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rawlings.
Franklin stops a takedown attempt from Rawlings.
Rawlings working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franklin is trying to force a seperation but Rawlings has the dominant position.
Franklin tries to stall but Rawlings uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rawlings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin closes the distance and pushes Rawlings back into the cage.
Franklin wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Rawlings scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rawlings landing knees to the head.
Franklin has Rawlings pressed against the cage.
Franklin working Rawlings over with knees to the body.
Rawlings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rawlings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dave Rawlings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings moves into the clinch.
Rawlings throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franklins head.
Rawlings has Franklin pushed against the cage.
Rawlings misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Franklin can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawlings.
Rawlings is trying to break free.
Rawlings using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franklin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to push Rawlings away but Rawlings has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rawlings breaks from the clinch.
Rawlings fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franklin avoids it really well and circles away.
Franklin cracks the inside of Rawlings's front leg.
Rawlings clinches up with Franklin and pushes him back against the cage.
Franklin is trying to maintain a safe position but Rawlings gets an underhook and turns Franklin into the cage.
Rawlings lands a nice knee to the body.
Rawlings wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franklin manages to break the clinch.
Franklin throws a sloppy head kick
and Rawlings counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawlings has managed to clinch.
Rawlings throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franklin blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin jumps into guard, dragging Rawlings to the mat.
Franklin wants to sweep here but Rawlings controlling him for the moment.
Rawlings controlling from the top position.
Rawlings won't allow Franklin to sweep him here.
Franklin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rawlings slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Rawlings has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rawlings avoids the head kick by Franklin.
Rawlings wants to counter the offense by Franklin and move into the clinch position.
Rawlings is looking to clinch.
Rawlings closes the distance and clinches.
Rawlings breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rawlings. That's going to slow Franklin down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rawlings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franklin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rawlings to the ground. Franklin is now in Rawlings's guard.
Franklin wants to get up but he can't break Rawlings's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Rawlings dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rawlings enables Franklin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rawlings manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franklin won't allow Rawlings to get back to his feet.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings is looking to stand up but Franklin isn't so interested in that idea.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rawlings pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franklin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rawlings scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Franklin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rawlings gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Franklin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rawlings wriggles free and stands up.
That's two 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!
Rawlings has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rawlings keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franklin's efforts to push away.
Rawlings pulls guard.
Rawlings controlling Franklin's posture.
Franklin content to stall in guard here.
Franklin being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin won't allow Rawlings to sweep him here.
Franklin working some strikes from top position.
Rawlings seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rawlings can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rawlings uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rawlings moves into the clinch.
Rawlings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings has Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rawlings effectively controlling the action here.
Rawlings misses with an elbow strike.
Rawlings with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franklin taking a breather.
Franklin seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Rawlings is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Dave Rawlings seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franklin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rawlings breaks from the clinch.
Rawlings moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Rawlings.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawlings is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rawlings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franklin slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Rawlings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab lands there for Rawlings.
Rawlings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Rawlings was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Franklin forces Rawlings back against the cage and clinches.
Franklin is trying to maintain a safe position but Rawlings gets an underhook and turns Franklin into the cage.
Rawlings is trying to break the clinch but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
Franklin successfully pulls guard.
Rawlings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings controlling from the top position.
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawlings is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rawlings controls the pace.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings pushes down on Franklin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rawlings is looking for a kimura here.
Rawlings tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rawlings is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Franklin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Franklin trying to control but Rawlings postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franklin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franklin jumps guard and drags Rawlings to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rawlings is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Rawlings is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rawlings.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four 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.
Franklin wants to stand and escape but Rawlings is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dave Rawlings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rawlings has closed the distance and engaged Franklin in a clinch.
Franklin has Rawlings pressed against the cage.
Franklin stalling in the clinch but Rawlings improves position.
Rawlings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlings scores with a knee to the head.
Franklin pulls Rawlings into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rawlings engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Franklin.
Well Rawlings has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Rawlings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wybrant De Houtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wybrant De Houtman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Munoz!
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, Wybrant De Houtman!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz with a poor takedown
and De Houtman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Houtman pushes Munoz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Houtman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Houtman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munozs head.
A nice left hand lands by De Houtman.
Munoz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Houtman after a bit of a struggle.
Munoz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Houtman is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz can't get the takedown.
De Houtman stalls.
Munoz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munoz takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Houtman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munoz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Houtman after a bit of a struggle.
De Houtman gets through Munoz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Mark Munoz has been cut.
Munoz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Houtman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Houtman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munoz.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
Munoz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Houtman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Houtman.
De Houtman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Houtman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Houtman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Houtman lands a right hand.
De Houtman prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Houtman avoiding damage.
De Houtman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Munoz letting De Houtman take a breather here.
De Houtman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from De Houtman on the inside.
De Houtman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Munoz tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Houtman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Munoz being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Houtman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munozs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Houtman scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from De Houtman.
De Houtman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Houtman lands a shot to the body.
De Houtman effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Houtman.
De Houtman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Munoz drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Houtman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wybrant De Houtman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Houtman scores with a sloppy right hand. Munoz should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by De Houtman.
De Houtman punishes Munoz's body with a nice straight punch.
De Houtman scores with a jab. Munoz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Munoz takes the fight into the clinch.
De Houtman scores with a shoulder strike.
Munoz is rocked!
De Houtman works on Munoz's body with a couple of short punches.
Munoz letting De Houtman take a breather here.
De Houtman avoiding damage.
I was talking to Munoz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from De Houtman on the inside.
Oh Munoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Houtman lands a hook that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Munoz seems to have got his legs back now.
De Houtman lands with a short shot to the head.
De Houtman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from De Houtman.
De Houtman works on Munoz's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from De Houtman.
The referee calls for De Houtman to work.
De Houtman scores with a shoulder strike.
De Houtman prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Houtman works on Munoz's body with a couple of short punches.
De Houtman just leaning against Munoz, taking a breather.
De Houtman drops Munoz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Munoz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A nice right hand lands inside from De Houtman.
De Houtman effectively controlling the action here.
Munoz goes for a takedown attempt but De Houtman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Houtman tests Munoz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wybrant De Houtman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Munoz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Houtman throws a monster overhand right that drops Munoz! De Houtman follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wybrant De Houtman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Morbolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson Recall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
170 lbs
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22
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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, Charlie Morbolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hanson Recall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recall misses with a double jab
and Morbolev counters with a low kick, right behind Recall 's knee.
Recall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morbolev counters with a thumping low kick.
Morbolev throws a good cross that connects.
Recall throws a looping overhand right but Morbolev ducks down to avoid it.
Morbolev motions for Recall to come forward. Morbolev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Recall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Recall shoots in for a takedown but Morbolev shows good takedown defense.
Morbolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Recall tries a head kick but it misses.
Morbolev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morbolev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Recall.
Recall closes the distance and clinches.
Recall avoiding damage as Morbolev throws knees to the body.
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!
Recall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morbolev has him pressed against the cage.
Morbolev blocks an uppercut.
Recall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Recall tries to throw a body punch but Morbolev avoids it by throwing Recall back against the cage.
Recall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Recall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morbolev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Recall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Recall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morbolev's elbow.
Recall pushes off an throws an elbow but Morbolev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Recall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morbolev backwards.
Recall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Morbolev.
Morbolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morbolev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Recall throws a body punch but Morbolev moves out of range.
Morbolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Recall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morbolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Recall counters with a nice body shot.
Recall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morbolev walks into a left hand.
Morbolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Recall throws a jab when Morbolev was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbolev scores with a push kick.
Recall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morbolev moves away.
Recall misses the shot to the body.
Morbolev is looking to counter punch.
Morbolev connects with an inside leg kick.
Morbolev throws a good cross that connects.
Morbolev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Recall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morbolev counters with a stiff right hand.
Recall is looking to land body kicks.
Morbolev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morbolev wants it to stay on the feet.
Morbolev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Recall momentarily.
Recall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morbolev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morbolev blocks a head kick by Recall.
Recall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recall looks winded!
Morbolev lands a jab to the head.
Morbolev leaves Recall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Charlie Morbolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanson Recall.
Recall moves out of range as Morbolev throws a body kick.
Recall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hanson Recall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morbolev.
Recall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Recall tries to clinch up.
Recall throws an off balance right hand
and Morbolev counters with a stiff right hand.
Recall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Recall tries to work over Morbolev's front leg with a kick but Morbolev checks it.
Recall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morbolev.
Morbolev scores with the left hand. Recall knows he should have avoided that one.
Recall throws the kick towards the body but Morbolev avoids it.
As Recall backs away, Morbolev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Recall misses with a right hand
and Morbolev counters with a straight right hand.
Morbolev takes a swing at Recall's ribcage but misses.
Morbolev cracks the inside of Recall's front leg.
Recall forces Morbolev back against the cage and clinches.
Recall digs a right hand underneath Morbolev's ribcage. Morbolev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morbolev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Recall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Morbolev.
Morbolev cracks Recall with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recall scores with a shot to the side of Morbolev's head.
Morbolev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morbolev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Recall backwards.
Morbolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morbolev cracks Recall with an open hand slap.
Charlie Morbolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morbolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Recall was well out of range. Poor timing from Morbolev.
Recall tries to clinch up.
Morbolev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Recall wants to clinch
and Morbolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Morbolev.
Morbolev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Recall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morbolev throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morbolev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morbolev lands a really nice looking cross but Recall seems unphased.
Morbolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Recall moves away.
Morbolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Recall was well out of range. Poor timing from Morbolev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Morbolev 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.
Morbolev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morbolev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Recall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morbolev. Recall does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Recall responds with a good body kick, but Morbolev manages to step out the way in time.
Nice shot by Morbolev.
Recall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morbolev lands a slapping body shot.
Recall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morbolev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Recall.
Recall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Recall throws a combination that misses
and Morbolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morbolev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morbolev moves away from the strike by Recall.
Recall throws a hook but Morbolev avoids it easily.
As Recall backs away, Morbolev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Recall misses with a double jab.
Recall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morbolev's waist but Morbolev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Recall off to one side.
Hanson Recall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Recall checks a low kick from Morbolev.
Recall throws out a counter right but Morbolev avoids it with no problem.
Recall misses with a leg kick
and Morbolev counters with a left and a right that stings Recall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morbolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Morbolev cracks Recall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Charlie Morbolev is winning the standup battle so far.
Morbolev scores with a three punch combo!
Recall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morbolev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morbolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Morbolev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Recall is out of range.
Recall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morbolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Recall manages to avoid it.
Morbolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Recall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Recall misses with a shot to the body
enabling Morbolev to counter with a crisp jab.
Morbolev avoids the head kick by Recall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morbolev connects with a right hand. Recall shakes it off.
Recall misses with a two punch combination.
Recall is breathing heavily.
Recall misses with a combination
and Morbolev counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbolev connects with a right hand. Recall shakes it off.
We've been informed that Recall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morbolev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Recall to score with a decent uppercut.
Recall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morbolev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Recall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd cheers as Morbolev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Recall doesn't seem phased though.
Morbolev thows a body kick. Recall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Recall throws a poor cross that misses
and Morbolev counters with a nice body kick.
Recall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morbolev.
Recall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morbolev takes a swing at Recall's ribcage but misses.
Recall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Recall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Recall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Recall.
Morbolev throws a leg kick which misses Recall's front leg but catches the back leg as Recall tries to avoid it.
Recall throws an overhand right that lands on Morbolev's shoulder, as Morbolev tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morbolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Recall is just out of range.
Morbolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morbolev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Recall tries to clinch but Morbolev is having none of it.
Morbolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Recall tries to move into range but Morbolev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick from Morbolev.
Recall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Recall misses with a head kick.
Morbolev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morbolev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Recall throws a series of punches but Morbolev moves out of range.
Morbolev cracks the inside of Recall's front leg.
Recall throws a hook but Morbolev avoids it easily.
Recall moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morbolev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Morbolev tenderised Recall's leg. Recall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morbolev lands with a straight right. Recall didn't see that one coming.
Recall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morbolev.
Recall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Recall tries a head kick but it misses.
Recall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morbolev with a jab.
Morbolev throws a hook but Recall avoids it easily.
Recall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morbolev.
As Morbolev backs off Recall throws a huge counter combo but Morbolev manages to avoid it all.
Recall has closed the distance and engaged Morbolev in a clinch.
Recall lands a body punch.
Recall being controlled against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Recall tries to break the clinch but Morbolev is controlling the position.
Morbolev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Morbolev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morbolev blocks a jab.
Morbolev lands with a cross.
Recall throws a looping overhand right but Morbolev ducks down to avoid it.
Morbolev jabs at Recall's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Recall.
Morbolev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morbolev blocks a head kick by Recall.
Morbolev tried to counter with a leg kick but Recall avoided it.
Morbolev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Recall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morbolev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Recall can do to turn this around?
Morbolev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Recall tries to clinch but Morbolev moves out of range.
Morbolev scores with a hook to the body. Recall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Recall throws a wild body kick that Morbolev sees coming a mile off.
Recall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morbolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Recall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morbolev avoids the head kick by Recall.
Morbolev throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morbolev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morbolev cracks the inside of Recall's front leg.
Recall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morbolev digs a good hook to Recall's body.
Recall walks into a straight right hand from Morbolev.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morbolev. That's going to slow Recall down.
Recall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morbolev moves out of range as Recall strikes.
Recall throws a right hand that Morbolev ducks under and follows up with a left that Morbolev also avoids with ease.
Morbolev connects with a looping right hand.
Recall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morbolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morbolev scores with a push kick.
Recall walks into a left hand.
Recall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morbolev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbolev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Recall misses.
Recall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morbolev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Recall somewhat.
Jab, jab by Morbolev - just one landing.
A combination from Morbolev does no damage.
Recall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Recall avoids a kick to the body.
Morbolev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morbolev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morbolev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Recall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Recall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morbolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Recall is looking to chop away at Morbolev's legs.
Recall misses with a wild body shot.
Morbolev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morbolev avoids the body shot from Recall.
Morbolev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morbolev dips to his left and cracks Recall with an uppercut!
Charlie Morbolev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Recall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morbolev.
Recall misses with a looping left.
Recall throws a head kick but Morbolev moves out of range.
Morbolev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morbolev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Recall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Recall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morbolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Recall.
A head kick misses from Morbolev.
Morbolev throws a good cross that connects.
Morbolev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Recall.
Morbolev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morbolev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morbolev blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Morbolev coming out on top.
Recall tries to clinch but Morbolev is having none of it.
Morbolev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Recall lands a nice shot that snaps Morbolev's head back.
Recall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morbolev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morbolev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Recall throws a lazy uppercut
and Recall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morbolev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Recall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morbolev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Recall loads up on a big right hand but Morbolev slips the punch.
Recall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanson Recall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Recall throws a leg kick but Morbolev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morbolev works Recall's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Morbolev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morbolev, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Morbolev!
An out of breath Charlie Morbolev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheng Ki Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Reynolds will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Cheng Ki Won!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki Won dives in and scores a takedown into Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Ki Won has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Reynolds taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cheng Ki Won!
After the fight, Cheng Ki Won was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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20
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bones!
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, Fedor Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Sokolov finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokolov misses the target.
Sokolov misses with a straight left.
Sokolov cracks Bones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokolov.
Bones avoids the body shot from Sokolov.
Bones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sokolov sprawls and moves away.
Sokolov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bones.
Bones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bones staying out of range there.
Bones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov throws an off balance right hand
and Bones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sokolov seems keen to control Bones's posture.
Bones forces his way into half guard.
Bones seems to be working for a kimura but Sokolov defends the submission attempt.
Bones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sokolov is just riding it out for now. Bones eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sokolov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokolov tries to hold on but Bones postures up.
Bones looking for a guillotine from mount but Sokolov is having none of it.
Bones is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Bones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Bones!
Our winner, Bobby Bones, 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Mandana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tavi (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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162 lbs
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172 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joey Mandana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teppo Tavi!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mandana looking for a takedown.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mandana is working for takedown but Tavi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tavi lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Tavi.
Mandana being controlled against the cage.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavi is pressed up against the cage. Mandana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tavi down to the mat. Tavi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Mandana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavi takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavi effectively controlling the action here.
Mandana jumps guard but Tavi stands there with Mandana around his waist. Mandana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mandana tries for a takedown but Tavi manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavi cracks Mandana with a nice body shot.
Tavi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tavi scores with a shot to the side of Mandana's head.
Tavi is working Mandana over against the cage.
Mandana is breathing heavily.
Tavi lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Tavi.
Mandana decides to pull guard.
Tavi trying to control but Mandana is working from the bottom.
Tavi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tavi wants to stand and escape but instead Mandana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tavi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mandana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mandana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tavi, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandana won't allow Tavi to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Teppo Tavi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandana misses with a takedown attempt - Tavi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tavi tries to counter with a clinch but Mandana shakes him off and moves away.
Tavi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tavi rushes Mandana and presses him up against the cage.
Mandana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tavi prevents 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!
Mandana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandana controls his hands.
Tavi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tavi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tavi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mandana or not.
Nice elbow from Tavi.
Tavi presses Mandana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tavi digs a right hand into Mandana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mandana's gas tank.
Tavi'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.
Tavi lands a hook that snaps the head of Mandana backwards.
Tavi is working Mandana over against the cage.
Tavi is leaning against Mandana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi lands a shoulder strike.
Tavi digs a right hand into Mandana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mandana's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Tavi.
Tavi scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavi digs a right hand into Mandana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mandana's gas tank.
Tavi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tavi scores with a shot to the side of Mandana's head.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Tavi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tavi.
Tavi avoiding damage.
Tavi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavi.
Mandana pulls guard successfully.
Tavi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tavi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tavi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good leg kick by Tavi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tavi is looking to chop away at Mandana's legs.
Tavi drives through and clinches with Mandana against the cage.
Tavi works on Mandana's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tavi.
Tavi scores with a hook to the body.
Tavi is leaning against Mandana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tavi lands a hook that snaps the head of Mandana backwards.
Tavi lands an elbow inside that Mandana shrugs off.
Tavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mandana or not.
Tavi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavi.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mandana or not.
A bit of stalling here from Tavi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Tavi.
Tavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavi effectively controlling the action here.
Tavi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Tavi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Tavi pushes Mandana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavi lands a body shot.
Teppo Tavi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tavi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tavi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mandana.
Tavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mandana or not.
Tavi stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Teppo Tavi.
Tavi instigates a clinch.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi prevents the takedown attempt.
Tavi stalls.
Tavi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mandana.
Tavi scores with a hook to the body.
Tavi works on Mandana's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavi lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavi effectively controlling the action here.
Tavi'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.
Mandana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Mandana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Tavi.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi scores with a hook to the body.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Mandana in his tracks for a moment.
Tavi digs a right hand underneath Mandana's ribcage. Mandana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavi leaning against his opponent.
Tavi is leaning against Mandana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tavi.
Tavi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tavi.
Tavi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Tavi.
Tavi scores with a shot to the side of Mandana's head.
Tavi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mandana is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tavi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tavi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Mandana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavi lands a left hand.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Tavi lands a big elbow that drops Mandana! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mandana is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teppo Tavi!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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