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Highland Challenge 40 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Korey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cale Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Korey James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cale Downes!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Downes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downes is defended easily by James.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Downes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
James throws a nice looking combination but Downes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James misses with a hook
and Downes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Downes.
James has his foot on Downes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Downes works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downes cracks James with a solid left hand.
Downes trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Downes landing with the ground and pound.
James is looking for a triangle but Downes pushes his legs off easily.
Downes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Downes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James keeping moving, preventing Downes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downes content to stall in guard here.
Downes got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Downes has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
Downes tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Downes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Downes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Downes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Downes drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Downes off! Downes jumps back into James's guard.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downes tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Downes from controlling successfully.
James looking for a guillotine here but Downes defends easily.
James has his foot on Downes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Downes works his way back into a safe position though.
Downes advances to half guard.
Downes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Downes is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
James looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Downes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Downes passes to full mount!
Downes gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Downes drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but Downes holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Downes pulls guard.
Downes has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Downes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. James is looking to defend but Downes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for James! Downes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, James taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cale Downes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vun Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Carrer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Carrer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vun Diesel's chin.
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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 - 5 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Carrer!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrer leaves Diesel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Carrer back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Diesel.
Carrer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diesel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diesel shoots in for a double leg but Carrer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carrer, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel drags the fight down to the ground.
Diesel wants to stand up but Carrer is controlling him.
Diesel controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel controls Carrer momentarily but Carrer frees himself.
Diesel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Carrer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diesel has his feet on Carrer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but Carrer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vun Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diesel.
Nice sprawl there from Diesel as Carrer shoots in.
Carrer looks winded!
Carrer stuffs the takedown attempt from Diesel. Diesel gets slowly back to his feet.
Diesel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is trying to pull guard but Carrer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carrer wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel lands with a slapping head kick.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carrer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carrer stuffs the takedown.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carrer but Carrer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carrer tries to avoid it but Diesel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carrer to the ground. Carrer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carrer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carrer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diesel on his heels. He'll look to pass Diesel's guard now, I'm sure.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Carrer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diesel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diesel has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrer has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.
Diesel passes Carrer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vun Diesel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diesel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carrer circles away.
Diesel sets himself, and Carrer steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
No luck for Diesel with that takedown attempt.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt - Carrer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vun Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrer shoots in and drives through. Diesel sprawls well.
Carrer goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diesel continues to drive forward.
Diesel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carrer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel jumps into guard, dragging Carrer to the mat.
Diesel trying to control the position.
Diesel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carrer on the ground.
Carrer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrer wants to stand but Diesel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diesel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Carrer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Diesel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vun Diesel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carrer has gone for a leg lock! Diesel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carrer's guard.
Diesel pushing down on Carrer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carrer wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel decides to stand and escape the position.
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Diesel jumps guard but Carrer stands there with Diesel around his waist. Diesel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Diesel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel clinches up against the cage.
Come on Diesel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Come on Diesel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diesel pulls guard.
Diesel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vun Diesel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Carrer shoots in but Diesel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diesel has Carrer up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Carrer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vun Diesel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Carrer as Diesel shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel rushes Carrer and presses him up against the cage.
Carrer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carrer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diesel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carrer backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel pulls guard.
Diesel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Carrer is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diesel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carrer stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel wants to stand up but Carrer is controlling him.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carrer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diesel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrer won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Carrer cracks Diesel with a solid left hand.
Diesel wants to hit a switch here but Carrer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there!
Carrer is working for a guillotine from mount but Diesel frees his head quite easily.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Carrer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrer has hold of Diesel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diesel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Diesel tries to hold on but Carrer pushes him away.
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Carrer. What's that going to do exactly?
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Carrer lands a big shot there that rocks Diesel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Diesel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel reaches up and holds on to Carrer to control the position.
Alex Carrer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Carrer. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Carrer.
I think Diesel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vun Diesel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RR Combis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serial Killah (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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280 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, RR Combis!
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, Serial Killah!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killah lands a big right hand that sends Combis crashing to the mat! Killah stays standing though and waves Combis back to his feet!
Combis is rocked!
It looks like RR Combis has been cut.
Killah circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Combis tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Killah wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serial Killah!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Mizaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Work (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuo Mizaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Kazuo Mizaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Work!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mizaki throws out a loose jab but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steven Work seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Work ducks under a wild hook from Mizaki.
Work closes the distance and pushes Mizaki back into the cage.
Work landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Work manages to break the clinch.
Mizaki misses with a hook. Work ducked under it nicely.
Mizaki missing with a left hand there. Work was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Work let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mizaki throws out a loose jab but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
Work now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mizaki connects with a right hand. Work shakes it off.
Work moves out of range of the strikes.
Work shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mizaki defends it nicely.
Mizaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mizaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hut - $50 in the buildup to the fight.
Work throws a series of punches but Mizaki moves out of range.
Kazuo Mizaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizaki cracks a nice hook into Work's ribs.
Mizaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mizaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Work.
Work uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mizaki.
Work tries to clinch up but Mizaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Work throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mizaki misses with a looping right.
Work takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Work shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mizaki defends it nicely.
Work fails with the takedown.
Kazuo Mizaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mizaki missing with a left hand there. Work was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Work slips under a jab.
Work goes for a double leg but Mizaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mizaki continues to drive forward.
Work shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mizaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Steven Work has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mizaki scores with a nice head shot.
Mizaki jabs Work to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Work looks winded!
Work ducks under a wild hook from Mizaki.
Work needs to keep his hands up - Mizaki had a free shot at his head there.
Mizaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizaki drops Work with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Work looks back up at him and smiles so Mizaki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Work is rocked!
Work leaves his chin hanging out and Mizaki seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Work crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuo Mizaki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Uppertaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legs comes to the cage accompanied by Low Profile - Pay Ya Dues. The Uppertaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crazy Legs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Uppertaker!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uppertaker with a poor takedown
and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like The Uppertaker has been cut.
Uppertaker wants to clinch but Legs slips to the side
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Uppertaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uppertaker darts in trying to clinch
and Legs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legs lands a nice hook to Uppertaker's body. Uppertaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uppertaker dives in and scores a takedown into Legs's guard.
Uppertaker postures up in Legs's guard and throws a big left but Legs blocks it.
Legs is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Legs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Legs tries to get out of the position.
Legs is pulling down on Uppertaker's head. It's preventing any offense from Uppertaker, at least for the moment.
Legs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uppertaker's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uppertaker wants to sweep here but Legs controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppertaker keeping moving, preventing Legs from controlling successfully.
Legs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Uppertaker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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.
Legs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uppertaker is keeping the position for now.
Uppertaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Uppertaker is looking for a triangle but Legs pushes his legs off easily.
Legs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uppertaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uppertaker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Legs counters with a right hand to the body.
Uppertaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Legs circles away.
Legs lands a slapping body shot.
Uppertaker looks winded!
Uppertaker wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uppertaker wants to clinch up but Legs keeps it at a distance.
Legs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Uppertaker shoots in for a double leg but Legs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Uppertaker.
Uppertaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uppertaker's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Uppertaker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Uppertaker takes a swing at Legs's ribcage but misses.
Uppertaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Legs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uppertaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legs lands with a straight right. Uppertaker didn't see that one coming.
Uppertaker with a poor takedown
and Legs counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Uppertaker off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Legs follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Uppertaker was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Crazy Legs!
An out of breath and clearly excited Crazy Legs thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew The Devil (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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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugo Jimenez!
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, Mathew The Devil!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Devil is out of range.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Devil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Devil.
The Devil moves out of range of the strikes.
The Devil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that The Devil has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The Devil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but The Devil is just out of range.
The Devil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jimenez defends it well.
The Devil checks a leg kick.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Devil was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jimenez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Devils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
The Devil goes for a double leg but Jimenez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jimenez continues to drive forward.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Devil shoots and misses
and Jimenez counters with a left and a right that stings The Devil.
Hugo Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew The Devil.
The Devil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Devil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jimenez swivels and escapes.
The Devil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jimenez but Jimenez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Devil fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jimenez to the ground. The Devil is now in Jimenez's guard.
The Devil wants to pass the guard but Jimenez is keeping the position.
Jimenez wants to sweep here but The Devil controlling him for the moment.
Jimenez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jimenez tries to get out of the position.
Jimenez is working hard here to advance position.
The Devil throws a strike but Jimenez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The Devil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimenez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Devil is looking for a triangle but Jimenez pushes his legs off easily.
The Devil is trying to control the position but Jimenez postures up.
The Devil has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jimenez 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.
The Devil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Devil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jimenez with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Devil has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Devil has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
The Devil keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
The Devil is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jimenez has his hands clasped together but The Devil extends and breaks Jimenez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by The Devil.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mathew The Devil!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Spinolio (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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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Spinolio!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellmuth Jr swings for the body but Spinolio moves out of range.
Spinolio misses with a looping left.
Spinolio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinolio misses with an uppercut
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Spinolio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spinolio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellmuth Jr manages to avoid it.
Hellmuth Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spinolio.
Hellmuth Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spinolio lands a lovely overhand right.
Hellmuth Jr tests Spinolio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hellmuth Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinolio lands a jab.
Spinolio throws an overhand right that lands on Hellmuth Jr's shoulder, as Hellmuth Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hellmuth Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spinolio manages to circle out of the way.
Spinolio throws a body punch but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range.
Spinolio misses with a body shot.
Hellmuth Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spinolio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Spinolio does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinolio misses with a hook
and Hellmuth Jr moves into the clinch.
Spinolio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Hellmuth Jr.
Spinolio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow.
Spinolio pushes Hellmuth Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a shot to the side of Spinolio's head.
Spinolio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Hellmuth Jr lands a big elbow that drops Spinolio! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Spinolio is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
Phil Hellmuth Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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