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Highland Challenge 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gray Mayrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Marella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayrand comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Jones ~ She's a Lady. Marella has chosen "La Vittoria è Mia (Victory Is Mine)" by Jim Johnston as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Giovanni Marella enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gray Mayrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Giovanni Marella!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayrand gets a clinch.
Mayrand gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marella regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marella pulls Mayrand in close to prevent any damage.
Marella avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayrand throws an elbow that misses. Marella uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayrand's guard. Nice move by Marella!
Marella wants to control from the top but Mayrand keeps moving.
Mayrand is looking to stand up but Marella isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayrand has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Marella is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mayrand is looking for a takedown.
Mayrand working hard to break the clinch.
Mayrand is working for takedown but Marella is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayrand has picked Marella up - he's going for a ride! Mayrand dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mayrand prevents Marella from improving his position.
Mayrand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marella defending well though.
Mayrand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marella regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mayrand throws a strike but Marella rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marella working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayrand has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marella has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mayrand has clasped his hands together around Marella's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Mayrand throws an elbow but Marella slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mayrand is trying to ground and pound but Marella uses the momentary lack of control by Mayrand to regain half guard.
Mayrand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayrand looks to land a strike but Marella avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mayrand is in close to Marella's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marella is pulling down on Mayrand's head to control his posture.
Mayrand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayrand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marella is pulling down on Mayrand's head to control his posture.
Mayrand throwing strikes but missing.
Marella preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marella wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marella is looking for a triangle but Mayrand pushes his legs off easily.
Mayrand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marella preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayrand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayrand throws a big elbow that misses.
Marella utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Marella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayrand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Mayrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayrand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayrand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marella drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mayrand defends it well.
Mayrand shoots in but Marella avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mayrand misses with a head kick.
Mayrand moves into range and clinches up with Marella.
Mayrand tries for a takedown but Marella manages to get underhooks.
Mayrand is breathing heavily.
Marella has hold of one of Mayrand's legs. Mayrand is fighting the takedown attempt but Marella gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mayrand manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Mayrand dominated that round.
That's time! Mayrand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mayrand darts in and clinches Marella up against the cage.
Mayrand wants a takedown.
Mayrand wants a takedown.
Marella wants a takedown.
Marella has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mayrand after a bit of a struggle.
Marella goes for a takedown attempt but Mayrand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gray Mayrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Marella.
Mayrand clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marella breaks the clinch.
Marella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayrand swivels and escapes.
Marella avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marella with the counter takedown but Mayrand avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayrand throws a sloppy head kick and Marella moves out of range easily.
Mayrand stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayrand wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayrand has his takedown stuffed
and Marella counters by moving into the clinch.
Mayrand has Marella pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marella manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mayrand drags the fight down to the ground.
Mayrand is looking for a triangle here but Marella uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gray Mayrand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayrand is looking for a sweep.
Marella wants to stand but Mayrand has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayrand wants to get back to his feet but Marella drags him back down.
Marella tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mayrand looking for a sweep but Marella has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mayrand is desperately trying to improve his position but Marella has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayrand is working hard here to advance position.
Mayrand is squirming around, avoiding Marella's attempts to control the action.
Mayrand can't escape the position.
Mayrand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mayrand tries to get out of the position.
Marella controlling the pace for now.
Mayrand trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayrand is trying desperately to improve position.
Marella working the ground and pound effectively.
Mayrand is squirming around, avoiding Marella's attempts to control the action.
Mayrand regains half guard.
Mayrand wants to stand back up but Marella manages to pass into side control.
Mayrand is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marella is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marella wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayrand keeps working.
Mayrand is looking for a sweep.
Marella scoring with punches from side control.
Marella advances nicely into full mount.
Marella trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayrand is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayrand is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mayrand is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giovanni Marella will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mayrand tries to clinch but Marella moves out of range.
Mayrand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayrand looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marella!
Marella is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mayrand's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marella is controlling Mayrand's trapped leg to prevent Mayrand from advancing to side control.
Marella regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mayrand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayrand throws a strike but Marella rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marella controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mayrand has an active guard here but Marella has managed to pass into half guard.
Mayrand kicks Marella off and gets back to his feet.
Mayrand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marella shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayrand sprawls well. Mayrand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marella gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayrand throws a front kick aimed at Marella's knee but Marella avoids it well.
Marella with the counter takedown but Mayrand avoids it easily.
Mayrand clinches up against the cage.
Marella has Mayrand pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marella pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mayrand tumbling to the mat - Marella dives into Mayrand's guard.
Mayrand is looking to sweep but instead, Marella has passed into half guard.
Marella wants to control but Mayrand is keeping him busy.
Mayrand tries to kick Marella off in order to stand up. Marella Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mayrand is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayrand is not content to let Marella control the position.
Mayrand is looking to reverse the position.
Mayrand tries to escape but Marella is in control.
Marella trying to control the action but Mayrand is working from the bottom.
Marella controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayrand bucks up and tries to throw Marella off but instead Marella has got his back!
Marella working for the choke.
Mayrand is trying to stand back up.
Mayrand tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Marella has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Mayrand is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giovanni Marella!
During a confident post fight interview, Giovanni Marella thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vun Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tycoon One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vun Diesel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vun Diesel!
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, Tycoon One!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel darts in and clinches One up against the cage.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diesel is trying to pull guard but One has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
One throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diesel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diesel tries to clinch but One moves out of range.
Diesel scores with a jab to the head.
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel stalling in the clinch but One improves position.
Diesel tries to break free but One pushes him back against the cage.
One pulls guard successfully.
Diesel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
One seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is continuing to stall.
One looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
One is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One wants to stand up but Diesel is controlling him.
Diesel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Diesel is looking to stand up but One won't let him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but One is holding on for dear life with his legs.
One looks like he's trying to stand up.
One trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but One is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but One is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
One takes a shot to the body in his stride.
One has Diesel up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vun Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diesel is working One over against the cage.
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but One swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on One's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diesel gets tackled into the cage by One. One maintains the clinch.
One gets control of Diesel's arms and successfully pulls guard. One will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is controlling Diesel's posture.
One's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
One looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now One is on top in guard.
One keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diesel's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
Diesel is pulling down on One's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tycoon One will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diesel stuns One with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - One circles away.
Diesel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Tycoon One has been cut.
One misses with a takedown attempt - Diesel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts One as he jumps to the side.
One closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
One drags the fight down to the ground.
One is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Diesel pushes down on One's leg and manages to get into half guard.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
One makes his way to full guard. A much better position for One.
One keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and One has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between One's legs - danger averted.
One keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel won't allow One to sweep him here.
One is trying to control the position from the bottom.
One is controlling Diesel's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diesel throws a combination. One tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diesel is defended easily by One.
One looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vun Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel tries for a takedown. No joy.
One has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diesel regains guard immediately.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes One off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
One closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diesel's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
One wants to stand but Diesel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tycoon One has got the better of the ground game so far.
One controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vun Diesel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tycoon One's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
One throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vun Diesel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
One darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diesel gets full guard.
One slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but One can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel is trying to keep One in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
One working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diesel is pulling down on One's head. It's preventing any offense from One, at least for the moment.
One working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
One won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
One trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel blocks a body shot from One.
Stalling in the clinch from One.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
One is trying to pull guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
One dives in and grabs Diesel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diesel pushes down on One's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from One.
Vun Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tycoon One.
Diesel looks to land a combination but One avoids it well.
One circles away from the clinch attempt.
One lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diesel circles away quickly and effectively.
Vun Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Diesel throws a right and a left that One avoids nicely.
One changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diesel tries to clinch but One moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
One darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel has hold of One's hands but One slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from One there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tycoon One.
I think One has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tycoon One!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Tripplet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Dalca (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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150 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Tripplet!
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, Tomas Dalca!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalca shoots in looking for a takedown. Tripplet tries to sprawl out of it but Dalca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tripplet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tripplet tries to keep at a distance but Dalca has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dalca misses with an elbow over the top.
Dalca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tripplet lands a shoulder strike.
Tripplet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tripplet wants to break free but Dalca has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalca wants to stall.
Dalca prevents Tripplet from breaking the clinch.
Dalca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tripplet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripplet pushes Dalca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalca misses with a body punch.
Tripplet is trying to force a seperation but Dalca has the dominant position.
Tripplet avoids a wild elbow strike from Dalca.
Dalca breaks from the clinch.
Dalca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tripplet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Tripplet misses.
Dalca tries to clinch up
and Tripplet counters with a nice body shot.
Dalca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tripplet.
Tripplet is pawing at Dalca, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Dalca's nose. Dalca is badly hurt! Tripplet pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Dalca tries desperately to hold on but Tripplet is relentless in his assault! As Dalca receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Tripplet away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Tripplet!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Tripplet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Rebelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Rahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renato Rebelo!
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, Ali Rahim!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahim with a jab.
Rahim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rebelo.
A little jabbing left from Rahim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rahim, right into the meat.
Rahim tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rebelo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rahim, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rebelo.
Rebelo misses with a body punch.
Rebelo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahim backwards.
Rahim tries to work over Rebelo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rebelo lands a nice uppercut.
Rebelo tries to throw a body punch but Rahim avoids it by throwing Rebelo back against the cage.
Rahim throws a punch but it's blocked by Rebelo.
Rahim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rebelo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahim can't find room to land a body shot as Rebelo controls the action.
Rebelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahim backwards.
Rahim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Rebelo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rebelo lands with a right to the head.
Rebelo tries a body shot but Rahim blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rebelo.
Rahim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahim gets through Rebelo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rebelo'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.
Rahim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rahim scores with a shot to the side of Rebelo's head.
Rebelo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rebelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rebelo throws a head punch that misses.
Rebelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rebelo backwards.
Rebelo lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Rebelo.
A right hand to the body from Rahim.
Rahim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rebelo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahim backwards.
Rahim prevents a body shot from Rebelo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rebelo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rebelo misses with a body punch.
Rahim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rebelo.
Rebelo is breathing heavily.
Rahim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rebelo is rocked!
Rahim throws a big uppercut that drops Rebelo! More strikes from Rahim and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rebelo lies dazed against the cage as Rahim celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Rahim!
Ali Rahim was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Low Profile - Pay Ya Dues kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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269 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Mike Iglesias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crazy Legs!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iglesias throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Iglesias's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Legs there.
It looks like Mike Iglesias has been cut.
Iglesias could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Iglesias doesn't manage to clinch there - Legs circles away.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iglesias shoots in but no luck this time.
Legs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Legs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Iglesias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Iglesias tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Legs.
Legs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iglesias backwards.
Iglesias is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs presses Iglesias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Legs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iglesias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Legs as Iglesias shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Legs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Iglesias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legs scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Iglesias swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Iglesias face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crazy Legs!
Crazy Legs made sure to mention his sponsor, Highland Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bman Oloot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Witczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oloot comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Bang. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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, Bman Oloot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Witczak!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oloot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oloot misses with a knee to the head.
Oloot stalling.
Witczak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oloot has him pressed against the cage.
Witczak is trying to pull guard but Oloot has him pressed against the cage.
Oloot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oloot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oloot.
It looks like Robert Witczak has been cut.
Oloot trying to stall but Witczak improves his position.
Oloot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Witczak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oloot misses with an elbow over the top.
Oloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oloot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witczak avoids the elbow strike from Oloot, against the cage.
Oloot is stalling here.
Oloot scores with a hook to the body.
Oloot tries a body shot but Witczak blocks it.
Oloot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witczak has Oloot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oloot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oloot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Witczak.
Oloot is fighting off a takedown attempt but Witczak is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oloot to the mat. Oloot regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Witczak wants to control from the top but Oloot keeps moving.
Witczak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Witczak trying to control but Oloot is working from the bottom.
Oloot wants to stand but Witczak is controlling the position.
Witczak controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oloot wants to sweep but no luck.
Oloot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Witczak on the ground.
Witczak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oloot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Witczak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Witczak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oloot circles away.
Bman Oloot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Witczak.
Witczak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oloot is looking to clinch.
Oloot tries to clinch up.
Oloot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oloot has closed the distance and engaged Witczak in a clinch.
Witczak jumps guard but Oloot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Witczak managing to block the knees to the body from Oloot.
Witczak blocking some punches.
Witczak wants to get back to striking at distance but Oloot won't allow it.
Oloot avoiding damage.
Oloot lands a damaging elbow.
Oloot gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oloot presses Witczak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Witczak prevents a body shot from Oloot.
Nice elbow from Oloot.
Oloot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oloot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oloot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Witczak jumps guard but Oloot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Witczak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witczak trying to control the position from guard on top but Oloot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oloot wants to sweep here but Witczak controlling him for the moment.
Oloot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Witczak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Witczak is looking to work some ground and pound but Oloot has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bman Oloot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Witczak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Oloot as Witczak shoots in.
Witczak gets tackled into the cage by Oloot. Oloot maintains the clinch.
Oloot looking to throw knees to the head but Witczak is blocking nicely.
Witczak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oloot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oloot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Witczak's efforts to push away.
Witczak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oloot to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Witczak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oloot tries a body shot but Witczak blocks it.
Witczak jumps guard but Oloot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bman Oloot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Witczak.
Knees to the body from Oloot.
Oloot just leaning against Witczak, taking a breather.
Oloot lands a nice uppercut.
Oloot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oloot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Robert Witczak's cut even more.
Oloot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Witczak is breathing heavily.
Oloot working Witczak over with knees to the body.
Witczak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oloot struggles to land a body shot inside as Witczak controls his hands.
Witczak is trying to pull guard but Oloot has him pressed against the cage.
Oloot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Witczak can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Oloot.
Oloot with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Witczak takes a shot to the head.
Oloot stalls.
Witczak has Oloot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oloot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oloot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Witczak is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oloot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Witczak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Witczak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oloot lands with a right to the head.
Witczak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oloot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oloot tries a body shot but Witczak blocks it.
Oloot is struggling to control the position.
Oloot scores with a knee to the head.
Oloot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Witczak can't get the takedown.
Oloot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oloot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Witczak up against the cage.
Oloot lands an elbow that stopped Witczak in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Robert Witczak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Oloot fails to land.
Witczak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oloot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Witczak up against the cage.
Witczak is trying to pull guard but Oloot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oloot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oloot has Witczak pressed against the cage, preventing Witczak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oloot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oloot is stalling here.
Oloot is working Witczak over against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Oloot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Witczak.
A right hand to the body from Oloot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oloot scores a nice knee to the body.
Oloot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oloot scores a nice knee to the body.
Oloot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oloot controlling the action here for a moment.
Oloot seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Witczak jumps into guard, dragging Oloot to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oloot trying to control but Witczak is working from the bottom.
Oloot is stalling in the full guard.
Witczak is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oloot rolls with it to try and escape but Witczak cranks on the arm and Oloot is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Witczak!
Robert Witczak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bman Oloot was interviewed post fight and said 'Forgiveness, please!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicente Nunes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vicente Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DJ Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Palmer tries to get set, Nunes tries to push him back and clinch up but Palmer manages to avoid the attempt.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nunes.
Palmer throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Palmer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Palmer misses with a right hand
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Palmer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palmer misses with a wild body shot.
Palmer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nunes rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer misses the body punch
and Nunes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nunes gets underhooks to prevent Palmer's takedown attempt.
Nunes blocking some punches.
Nunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmer lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Nunes.
Nunes blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nunes.
Nunes is working Palmer over against the cage.
Nunes stalling against the cage.
Nunes lands a body punch.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Nunes has Palmer pressed against the cage, preventing Palmer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nunes lands an uppercut.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Nunes has Palmer pressed against the cage.
Nunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
Nunes pushes Palmer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nunes lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Nunes.
Nunes 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.
Good body shot from Nunes.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Nunes lands a left hand.
Palmer is rocked!
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmers head.
Palmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Palmer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Palmer drops to his knees and Nunes pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Nunes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troubled Soul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonathan Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troubled Soul!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soul.
Estrada lands a nice hook to Soul's body. Soul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Estrada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Soul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Estrada misses with a looping left.
Estrada misses with a right hand
and Soul counters with a leg kick.
Soul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Estrada misses with a looping right.
Soul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Estrada lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Soul thumps Estrada with a low kick.
Soul throws a right hand that misses
and Estrada counters with a stiff right hand.
Estrada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Estrada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Estrada.
Soul connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Estrada to the floor! Soul dives in looking for the finish!
Estrada is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soul prevents Estrada from standing back up.
Oh Estrada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, if Soul is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Estrada seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soul tries to pass to full mount but Estrada defends it.
Soul is trying to control. Estrada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soul stops Estrada from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soul decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Soul scoring well with a low kick there.
Soul closes the distance and pushes Estrada back into the cage.
Estrada misses with a punch to the body.
Estrada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Estrada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Estrada throws a punch but it's blocked by Soul.
Estrada wants to get back to striking at distance but Soul won't allow it.
Soul's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Soul's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Estrada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Estrada.
Soul lands a good knee to the midsection. Estrada won't want to take too many of those.
Soul lands a knee to the body.
Estrada is breathing heavily.
Soul connects with a knee to the head.
Soul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soul dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Soul utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Estrada in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Estrada takes a knee to the side of the body.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Soul.
Soul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Estrada looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Soul taking a breather.
Soul lands a good knee to the midsection. Estrada won't want to take too many of those.
Estrada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soul blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Soul.
Soul throws an elbow that misses.
Soul tries to work over Estrada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soul landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Estrada tries a body shot but Soul blocks it.
Soul taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Soul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soul clinches up against the cage.
Soul lands a knee to the body.
Soul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soul instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Estrada's brow.
Estrada throws a head punch that misses.
Soul working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Soul.
Soul scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soul looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soul landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soul with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troubled Soul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Estrada manages to avoid it.
Estrada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soul throws a head kick but Estrada moves out of range.
Estrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soul counters with a good low kick that Estrada was not able to check.
Soul misses with a double jab.
Soul throws out a loose jab but Estrada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big head kick from Soul and Estrada is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Soul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soul advances position into side control!
Soul decides to stand back up. Soul steps back and let's Estrada get back to his feet.
Estrada throws a leg kick but Soul checks it.
Soul throws a front kick that sends Estrada stumbling back into the cage.
Soul throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estrada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soul connects with a solid leg kick.
Soul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Estrada.
Soul walks into a left hand.
Soul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soul throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Estrada stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Soul follows into mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soul wants to control the pace but Estrada is squirming around nicely.
Soul wants to control but instead Estrada manages to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada is refusing to be controlled, as Soul sits in half guard.
Estrada won't allow Soul to pass to mount.
Estrada is not content to let Soul control the position.
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.
Soul decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Soul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Estrada to score with a decent uppercut.
Soul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Estrada wants to break free but Soul has control.
Soul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Estrada in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Soul working Estrada over with knees to the body.
Soul crunches a lovely knee into Estrada's ribcage.
Soul slows down the pace here.
Estrada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soul lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soul.
Soul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Estrada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estrada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soul flicks out a counter leg kick but Estrada steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada throws a sloppy body shot
and Soul counters with an outside leg kick.
Estrada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soul.
Estrada throwing a counter right hand but Soul manages to avoid it.
Estrada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soul scoring well with a low kick there.
Soul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soul looks to land a combination but Estrada avoids it well.
Soul lands a leg kick that knocks Estrada off balance momentarily.
Estrada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soul.
Soul scoring well with a low kick there.
Estrada stuns Soul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Troubled Soul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Estrada slips a jab and a cross from Soul.
Estrada is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soul blocks a jab.
Estrada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soul.
Soul connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Estrada to the floor! Soul dives in looking for the finish!
Estrada is not content to let Soul control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troubled Soul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Soul.
Soul moves into range and clinches up with Estrada.
Estrada's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Estrada blocking some punches.
Soul throws a punch but it's blocked by Estrada.
Soul misses with a punch on the inside.
Soul unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soul is stalling here.
Estrada tries to throw a body punch but Soul avoids it by throwing Estrada back against the cage.
Soul breaks the clinch.
Estrada throws a shot to the body.
Soul clinches.
Soul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalling in the clinch from Soul.
Estrada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Soul has him pressed against the cage.
Soul leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estrada prevents a body shot from Soul.
Soul lands a big knee to the head and Estrada goes down! Soul is looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estrada keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soul decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Soul misses the target.
Soul clinches up against the cage.
Soul unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soul with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soul.
Soul breaks the clinch.
Soul scoring well with a low kick there.
Estrada loads up on a big right hand but Soul slips the punch.
Estrada looks to land a combination but Soul avoids it well.
Estrada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Estrada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soul is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jonathan Estrada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soul throws a leg kick which misses Estrada's front leg but catches the back leg as Estrada tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estrada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soul manages to avoid it.
Soul closes the distance and pushes Estrada back into the cage.
Soul working Estrada over with knees to the body.
Soul stalling the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soul obliges.
Soul tries a body shot but Estrada blocks it.
A knee to the head by Soul.
Soul taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Soul looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soul misses with the head strike.
Soul is stalling here.
Soul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Estrada.
Estrada takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Soul fails to land.
Soul lands a good knee to the midsection. Estrada won't want to take too many of those.
Soul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Estrada swings wildly with an uppercut but Soul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soul prevents a body shot from Estrada.
Soul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Estrada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Estrada throws a head punch that misses.
Soul landing knees to the head.
Soul lands a good knee to the midsection. Estrada won't want to take too many of those.
Soul breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soul.
Soul lands a brutal head kick. Estrada looks out on his feet and Soul throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Troubled Soul!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erick Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Coldchain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erick Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Coldchain!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hull digs a right hand into Coldchain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coldchain's gas tank.
Coldchain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hull avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hull lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Hull.
Hull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coldchain backwards.
Hull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coldchain should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Coldchain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hull has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hull.
Hull lands with a light punch inside.
Hull just leaning against Coldchain, taking a breather.
Coldchain is working for takedown but Hull is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Hull throws a head punch that misses.
Hull lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hull scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hull creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Coldchain with a big uppercut! Coldchain tries to clinch up but Hull pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Coldchain to the mat! Coldchain covers up and Hull unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Erick Hull!
Our winner, Erick Hull, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Uppertaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
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, The Uppertaker!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Uppertaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hellmuth Jr jabs Uppertaker right on the nose. Uppertaker blinks but takes it well.
It looks like The Uppertaker has been cut.
Uppertaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uppertaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hellmuth Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Uppertaker tries to get set, Hellmuth Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Uppertaker manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab, jab by Hellmuth Jr - just one landing.
Uppertaker goes for a double leg but Hellmuth Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hellmuth Jr continues to drive forward.
Uppertaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellmuth Jr manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Hellmuth Jr finds it's target.
Hellmuth Jr steps in with a hook that catches Uppertaker right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hellmuth Jr follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Uppertaker looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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