The Island Season 3, 265 lbs, Round 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donatello Flaminio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legs comes to the cage accompanied by Low Profile - Pay Ya Dues. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Legs
vs
Flaminio

190 cm
20
269 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

191 cm
27
245 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Highland Clothing

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 9 - 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donatello Flaminio!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flaminio shoots and misses

and Legs counters with a nice right hand that sends Flaminio toppling to the canvas! Flaminio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Legs finish him?!
Are you kidding me?! Legs ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Flaminio clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crazy Legs!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Crazy Legs waved his t-shirt featuring Highland Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Honeybottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Kettu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Honeybottom's chin.

Kettu
vs
Honeybottom

192 cm
27
245 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

205 cm
27
250 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Highland Clothing

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kalle Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Honeybottom!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Honeybottom.
Honeybottom wants to clinch up but Kettu keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Honeybottom misses the target.
Kettu cracks Honeybottom with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honeybottom.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Honeybottom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Honeybottom misses.
Honeybottom missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honeybottom lands a right hook to the body.
Honeybottom walks into a jab.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honeybottom manages to avoid it.
Kettu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Bruce Honeybottom has been cut.
Honeybottom 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.

Honeybottom moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honeybottom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honeybottom stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kettu.
Honeybottom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honeybottom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kettu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kettu stalling in the clinch but Honeybottom improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Honeybottom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Honeybottom misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Honeybottom controls his hands.
Honeybottom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kettu up against the cage.
Kettu blocking some punches.
Honeybottom working aggressively here.
Kettu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honeybottom backwards.
Honeybottom swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu taking a breather.
Kettu 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.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Honeybottom.
Honeybottom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honeybottom struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Honeybottom has Kettu pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeybottom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Honeybottom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Kettu looking to stall.
Honeybottom lands with a short shot to the head.
Honeybottom has a couple of punches blocked by Kettu.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honeybottom's elbow.
Kettu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Honeybottom up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Honeybottom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu looking to stall.
Honeybottom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Kettu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Honeybottom swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Honeybottom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Honeybottom.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Honeybottom moves away and avoids it.

Honeybottom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kettu, pushing him back against the cage.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Honeybottom.
Honeybottom working aggressively here.
Honeybottom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honeybottom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Honeybottom blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu is trying to stall.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Honeybottom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu blocking some punches.
Kettu looking to slow down the pace here.
Honeybottom is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honeybottom is leaning against Kettu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kettu sends Honeybottom crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kettu is motioning to the referee to let Honeybottom up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honeybottom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Honeybottom! Kettu dives in looking to finish! Honeybottom is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kettu!
After the big win, Kalle Kettu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axe Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otocanin Zmija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mouth for war. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Killer
vs
Zmija

190 cm
20
275 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

199 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Highland Clothing

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axe Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otocanin Zmija!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zmija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zmija walks into a jab.

Killer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zmija to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zmija wants to pass the guard but Killer is keeping the position.
Killer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zmija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmija controls from within his opponent's guard.

Zmija drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zmija jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmija stands and throws Killer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Killer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zmija trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom.

Zmija has hold of Killer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Killer seems comfortable defending it but Zmija has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Killer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Killer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Zmija couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otocanin Zmija!
Otocanin Zmija took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Axe Killer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame the crowd'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peper Panel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ysengrin comes to the cage accompanied by Cheeky Nandos. On his way into the cage it seems that Dave Ysengrin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dave Ysengrin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ysengrin
vs
Panel

193 cm
27
238 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

194 cm
27
250 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Highland Clothing

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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Ysengrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peper Panel!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ysengrin.
Panel with the counter takedown but Ysengrin avoids it easily.
Ysengrin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panel throws a hook to the side of Ysengrin's head but Ysengrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ysengrin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panel misses the jab.
Panel tries a head kick but it misses.
Ysengrin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ysengrin works Panel's body with a nice hook.
Ysengrin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panel.
Panel swings for the body but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Panel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ysengrin counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Ysengrin.
Panel misses with a kick to the body
and Ysengrin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panel looks winded!
Nice body punch from Ysengrin.

Ysengrin sends Panel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ysengrin is motioning to the referee to let Panel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Peper Panel has been cut.
Dave Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ysengrin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Panel sprawling to the canvas! Panel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ysengrin finish him?!

Panel is rocked!
BAM! Ysengrin delivers a spinning backfist that drops Panel like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dave Ysengrin!
Dave Ysengrin 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Machado
vs
Holmes

187 cm
26
270 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

172 cm
27
265 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Highland Clothing

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado shoots for a takedown but Holmes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holmes! But no joy.
Holmes's coach down at The Hut - $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Holmes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Holmes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes with a hook.

It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado walks into a jab.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Roger Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holmes lands a jab to the head.

Roger Machado's cut is getting worse.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado throws a series of punches but Holmes moves out of range.

Machado ducks straight into an uppercut from Holmes and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Machado manages to regain guard straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Machado is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Holmes frees his head nicely. Oh but Machado has switched to an armbar! Holmes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roger Machado!
Roger Machado 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Rudger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudger has chosen 2pac When We Ride On Our Enemies as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Brunson
vs
Rudger

188 cm
27
260 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
265 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Highland Clothing

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peyton Rudger!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson misses with an uppercut.
Brunson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rudger misses with a body punch
and Brunson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Brunson as he connects with a hook.
Rudger's coach down at Highland Brawl Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rudger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brunson blocks a jab.

Rudger tries to keep at a distance but Brunson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rudger prevents a body shot from Brunson.
Rudger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brunson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rudger throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunson.
Rudger throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudger lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Brunson.
A short left from Rudger.
Brunson lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudger has a couple of punches blocked by Brunson.
Rudger takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Peyton Rudger has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rudger misses with an elbow strike.
Brunson misses with an elbow strike.
Rudger working aggressively here.
Rudger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rudger has a couple of punches blocked by Brunson.
Brunson blocks an elbow strike from Rudger.
Rudger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rudger presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rudger throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunson.
Rudger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brunson lands an elbow that stopped Rudger in his tracks for a moment.
Rudger has a couple of punches blocked by Brunson.
Rudger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rudger misses with some punches.
Brunson lands an elbow inside that Rudger shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunson.
Rudger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rudger tries to work over Brunson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rudger backwards.
Brunson blocks an elbow strike from Rudger.
Rudger takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brunson.
Rudger working aggressively here.
Brunson lands a body punch.
Rudger looks winded!
Brunson lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Brunson.
A short right from Brunson.
Brunson pushes Rudger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Rudger is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brunson.
Rudger is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunson finish him?
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brunson pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Rudger! Brunson unloads with more strikes and Rudger sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doyle Brunson!
After the big win, Doyle Brunson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Peyton Rudger was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit ! '.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Domani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paddy McGuiness is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Domani
vs
McGuiness

188 cm
19
245 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

194 cm
27
275 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Domani !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paddy McGuiness!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domani misses with an uppercut. McGuiness saw that one coming.
Domani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Domani misses with a body punch
enabling McGuiness to counter with a crisp jab.
Domani throws a lazy right hand but McGuiness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuiness misses with a hook. Domani ducked under it nicely.
McGuiness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Domani .
Domani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Domani .
Domani avoids the body shot from McGuiness.
Domani misses with a shot to the body
and Domani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Domani misses with a hook.
McGuiness looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Domani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Domani scores with a hook to the body. McGuiness takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Domani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuiness.
Domani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuiness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Domani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuiness looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness avoids a punch combination nicely.
Domani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuiness moves away.
Domani throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McGuiness counter with a right hand.
Domani takes a swing at McGuiness's ribcage but misses.
Domani swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting McGuiness counter with a right hand.
Domani lands a head shot.
Domani thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Domani misses.
Domani throws a body punch but McGuiness moves out of range.
McGuiness might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Domani throws out a loose jab but McGuiness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domani throws a poor cross that misses
letting McGuiness counter with a right hand.
McGuiness fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Domani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Domani misses with an uppercut. McGuiness saw that one coming.
Domani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McGuiness lands a big right hand that sends Domani crashing to the mat! McGuiness stays standing though and waves Domani back to his feet!

Domani is rocked!
Domani bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! McGuiness comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Domani falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Domani was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy McGuiness!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Black
vs
Kerr

192 cm
27
280 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
285 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Highland Clothing

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rod Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tito Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kerr has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've been hearing reports that Black has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerr controls his hands.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerr's elbow.
Good body shot from Black.
Black tries to work over Kerr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black lands a body punch.
Kerr looks winded!
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Black.
Black cracks Kerr with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black tries a body shot but Kerr blocks it.
Black tries a body shot but Kerr blocks it.
Kerr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tito Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black dives in and scores a takedown into Kerr's guard.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kerr controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black stays in close to Kerr's body and controls the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kerr wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kerr trying to strike off his back.
Black controls from within his opponent's guard.

Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kerr is pulling down on Black's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kerr throws a lazy uppercut
and Black counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kerr's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kerr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kerr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Black is looking to slow Kerr down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from Black.
You can see that Kerr has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks

Kerr tries to sprawl but Black drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Black not doing much here.

Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kerr sees it coming and defends easily.
Black wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black wants to pass the guard but Kerr is defending well.
Black trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.

Black is working for a kimura but Kerr is defending it quite comfortably.
Kerr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black is trying to control. Kerr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kerr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black trying to pass the guard but Kerr defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Black dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kerr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Black lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kerr takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Black buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kerr throws a right hand that misses
and Black counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Tito Kerr has been cut.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kerr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kerr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kerr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerr is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Black. That's going to slow Kerr down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.

Black gets the takedown into side control.
Black remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kerr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Kerr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Black crashes against the mat.
Kerr tries to improve position but can't.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerr keeps working.
Black lands some shots froms side control.
Black controls the position.
Black lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kerr down.
Black trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Black working the ground and pound but Kerr is defending the strikes.
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!
Black tries to move to mount but Kerr blocks the move with his legs.
Kerr trying to remain calm as Black controls from the top position.

Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kerr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kerr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black misses with the ground and pound.
Black blocks the strikes from Kerr.
Black throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kerr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kerr is not content to let Black control the position.
Black in side control, throwing shots but Kerr defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kerr prevents Black from moving into mount.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerr can do to turn this around?
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerr keeps working.
Kerr prevents Black from improving position.
Black postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Black throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kerr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kerr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kerr is not content to let Black control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tito Kerr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kerr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kerr misses with a hook
and Black counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kerr's knee momentarily.
Black lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kerr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Black manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kerr on his heels. He'll look to pass Kerr's guard now, I'm sure.

Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kerr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
Kerr wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black passes Kerr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Black is working for a submission of some sort.
Black is taking a breather. Kerr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerr keeps working.
Rod Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.
Still in half guard, Black seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black prevents Kerr from improving his position.
Kerr is not content to let Black control the position.
Black seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Black is thwarting Kerr's attempts to control the position.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
Black stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to advance position but Kerr counters by regaining guard.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerr 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.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black lands a jab to the nose.
Black slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Black closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerr did well to prevent Black getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Kerr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kerr!
Black thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Black scoring with strikes but Kerr is staying in there.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kerr is looking to escape.

Black looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black wants to control the pace but Kerr is squirming around nicely.
Tito Kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Black has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Rod Black!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Rod Black!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Rod Black!

Rod Black wins by unanimous decision!