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ISLAND FIGHTS 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Antonio Siffredi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popoy Basha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Siffredi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kill them all. Rocco Antonio Siffredi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Popoy Basha's chin.
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189 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Popoy Basha!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siffredi lands a right hook to the body.
Siffredi throws a series of punches but Basha moves out of range.
Basha drives through with a takedown into Siffredi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Siffredi wants to stand up but Basha is controlling him.
Basha drops back looking for a leg! Siffredi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Siffredi manages to kick Basha off! Basha jumps back into Siffredi's guard.
Siffredi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Basha on the ground.
Basha stops Siffredi from standing up.
Basha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basha 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.
Basha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Siffredi wants to get back to his feet but Basha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basha drops back looking for a leg! Siffredi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Siffredi manages to kick Basha off! Basha jumps back into Siffredi's guard.
Siffredi wants to stand up but Basha is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Basha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Siffredi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Basha prevents Siffredi from getting back to his feet.
Basha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Siffredi wants to stand but Basha is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Basha wants to pass the guard but Siffredi is keeping the position.
Basha won't allow Siffredi to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Basha fails with the takedown
and Siffredi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Basha tries to clinch but Siffredi moves away
and Siffredi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Popoy Basha has been cut.
Basha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Siffredi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Basha looks winded!
Basha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popoy Basha.
Basha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Siffredi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Siffredi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Basha backwards.
Siffredi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Siffredi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siffredi gets through Basha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Basha controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basha fails to pull guard.
Siffredi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Siffredi on the inside.
Nice body punch from Siffredi.
Siffredi lands a left hand.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Basha backwards.
Nice body punch from Siffredi.
Siffredi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siffredi is leaning against Basha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Siffredi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Basha backwards.
A short uppercut from Siffredi.
Basha is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siffredi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Basha is still on wobbly legs! Can Siffredi finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siffredi dips a shoulder and cracks Basha with a mighty uppercut! Basha falls back against the cage and Siffredi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Basha is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Siffredi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Blades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Blades could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Munoz's chin.
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195 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Blades !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Munoz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Munoz wants the takedown. Blades is fighting it off but Munoz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blades 's guard against the cage.
Munoz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blades working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munoz.
Munoz is in close to Blades 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munoz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blades working a defensive guard here.
Munoz throwing strikes from guard but Blades blocks nicely.
Blades is trying to keep Munoz in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munoz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blades 's head.
It looks like Brandon Blades has been cut.
Munoz is looking to work some ground and pound but Blades has wrist control.
Munoz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munoz throwing strikes but missing.
Munoz is in close to Blades 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munoz throwing strikes but missing.
Blades looking for a guillotine here but Munoz defends easily.
Munoz with a nice head shot there.
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.
Munoz pushes down on Blades 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Munoz with the ground and pound but Blades uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Munoz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blades is breathing heavily.
Munoz postures up in Blades 's guard and throws a big left but Blades blocks it.
Munoz landing some decent shots from guard.
Brandon Blades 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Munoz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blades is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brandon Blades 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Munoz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Sammartino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scaletta comes to the cage accompanied by Kill them all. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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174 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vito Scaletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronnie Sammartino!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammartino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scaletta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scaletta lands with a left to the head.
Scaletta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sammartino.
Scaletta lands a nice shot to the body.
Sammartino looks winded!
Scaletta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sammartino or not.
Scaletta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scaletta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sammartino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scaletta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Scaletta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scaletta.
It looks like Ronnie Sammartino has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scaletta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scaletta lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Scaletta.
Scaletta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Scaletta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sammartino is rocked!
Scaletta unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sammartino! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Scaletta is unloading with more strikes now! Sammartino drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Scaletta!
Vito Scaletta decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Attela Attela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Attela's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Attila Total War. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Attela Attela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Attela manages to avoid it.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Attela throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Harold Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Attela.
Attela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Attela closes the distance looking to clinch
and Armstrong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong lands a lovely overhand right.
Attela throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attela misses with the combination.
Attela takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Attela tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Armstrong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Attela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Attela scores with a sloppy right hand. Armstrong should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Attela feinted with a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Armstrong there.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Attela moves out of range.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Attela is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Attela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Attela moves away.
Attela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Attela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Attela dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Attela seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Attela slips a jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Attela slips a straight right by Armstrong.
Armstrong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Armstrong 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.
Attela misses with a two punch combination.
Attela closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Armstrong scores with a three punch combo!
Attela defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Armstrong!
Attela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Attela manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Attela throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
Armstrong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armstrong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Attela takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Attela is just out of range.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Attela is looking to wear down Armstrong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Attela is looking to clinch but Armstrong is avoiding it.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Attela.
Attela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Attela digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
Attela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
As Armstrong tries to get set, Attela tries to push him back and clinch up but Armstrong manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attela tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the head.
Attela moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Attela's head but Attela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armstrong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong lands with a nice body punch.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Attela.
Attela wants to clinch but Armstrong slips to the side
and Armstrong counters with a stiff right hand.
Attela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Attela slips the punch.
Attela went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Attela wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Attela moves out of range.
Attela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Armstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Armstrong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Attela wants to clinch.
Attela tries to clinch up.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harold Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armstrong throws a hook but Attela avoids it easily.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Armstrong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Attela was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
Attela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Attela.
Harold Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong lands a jab to the nose.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Attela avoids it well.
Attela connects with the punch.
Attela connects with the punch.
Attela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Attela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong cracks Attela with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Attela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Armstrong keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong is looking for the big counter here.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Attela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Attela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Attela.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a body shot.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Attela walks into a jab.
Attela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armstrong throws a good cross that connects.
Armstrong slips under a jab from Attela.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Attela might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Attela takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Attela just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Attela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Attela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Attela finds it's way through Armstrong's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Attela manages to avoid it.
As Armstrong tries to get set, Attela tries to push him back and clinch up but Armstrong manages to avoid the attempt.
Armstrong connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Attela avoids the punch easily.
Attela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Attela looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Attela.
Attela wants to clinch up but Armstrong keeps it at a distance.
Attela looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Attela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Attela looks to clinch
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Attela ducks down to avoid it.
Attela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Attela was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Attela wants to clinch.
Armstrong lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Attela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armstrong on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attela looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
Armstrong cracks Attela with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Attela moves away.
Attela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong slips under a jab from Attela.
A slow jab from Attela misses its intended target.
Armstrong scores with a three punch combo!
Attela wants to clinch up but Armstrong keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Attela ducks under and follows up with a left that Attela also avoids with ease.
Attela digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Attela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Attela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Armstrong at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Attela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Attela.
Armstrong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Attela dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Attela looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Attela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armstrong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Armstrong works over Attela's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Attela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Attela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Attela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attela slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Attela saw that one coming.
Attela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Attela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Attela is just out of range.
Attela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Attela slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Attela lands a slapping body shot.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body.
Attela moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Attela is looking to clinch but Armstrong is avoiding it.
Attela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Attela lands a glancing blow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Attela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Attela moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Attela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Attela looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Attela.
Armstrong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Attela counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Attela ducked under it nicely.
Attela doesn't manage to clinch there - Armstrong circles away.
Attela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Armstrong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Attela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armstrong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Attela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Attela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Attela scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Armstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Attela scores with a decent looking hook.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Attela stuns Armstrong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Attela doesn't manage to clinch there - Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Attela is looking to clinch.
Attela tries to clinch up but Armstrong circles away and keeps his distance.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Attela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Attela appears to be looking for a big counter.
Attela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Attela takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Attela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Attela Attela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harold Armstrong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Attela fails to land with a series of punches.
Attela dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Attela is looking to clinch.
Attela tries to clinch but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Attela tries to clinch up but Armstrong circles away and keeps his distance.
Attela tries to clinch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Attela avoids the punch easily.
Attela attempts a counter takedown but Armstrong avoids it well and moves away.
Attela lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Attela.
Attela tries to clinch up.
Attela swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Attela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Attela lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harold Armstrong.
Well Armstrong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Armstrong!
The defeated Attela Attela had this to say: 'There, where I have passed, the grass will never grow gain.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by masti. This should be a great matchup!
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Hall!
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, Carlos Reis!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reis.
Hall darts in and clinches Reis up against the cage.
Reis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall stalling against the cage.
Hall tries to circle away but Reis has him pinned against the cage.
Reis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hall breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reis's efforts to push away.
Reis tries to break the clinch but Hall is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Reis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reis is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Hall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reis's efforts to push away.
Hall is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hall is trying to push Reis away but Reis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Robert Hall has been cut.
Reis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
Reis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reis scores with a one two! Hall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Reis throws a counter combo.
Reis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reis.
Reis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reis stands up from half guard.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall clinches.
Reis has Hall pressed against the cage, preventing Hall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robert Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Reis.
Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reis after a bit of a struggle.
Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reis!
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Reis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reis breaks the clinch.
Reis looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reis as he avoids it easily.
Hall is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reis somewhat.
Reis throws a right and a left that Hall avoids nicely.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reis throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Reis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reis counters with a two punch combo.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reis moves into the clinch.
Hall has Reis pressed against the cage, preventing Reis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reis dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall swinging wildly here.
Robert Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis throws a right and a left that Hall avoids nicely.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reis tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reis to the ground. Reis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hall throws a combination that misses
and Reis counters with a series of strikes. Hall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reis sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall is rocked!
Hall ducks into an uppercut from Reis and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Reis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Royce Disgracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freak Wannabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disgracie comes to the cage accompanied by I kill cause im hungry. Wannabe has chosen Gee as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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130 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Disgracie!
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, Freak Wannabe!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disgracie drives through and clinches with Wannabe against the cage.
Good body shot from Disgracie.
A hook to the body from Disgracie.
Wannabe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Disgracie misses
and Disgracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Disgracie.
Wannabe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wannabe takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disgracie swings for the body but Wannabe moves out of range.
Disgracie takes a swing at Wannabe's ribcage but misses.
Wannabe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wannabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Disgracie moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWannabe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disgracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wannabe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Disgracie misses with a wild body shot.
Wannabe moves away from the strike by Disgracie.
Disgracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Disgracie.
Disgracie lands with a right to the head.
Wannabe blocks an uppercut.
Disgracie misses with a body punch.
Disgracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Disgracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Disgracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wannabe backwards.
Wannabe missing with knees to the body.
Disgracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Wannabe controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Disgracie.
Disgracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disgracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Disgracie lands a right hand.
Disgracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Disgracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Wannabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Disgracie.
Disgracie lands with a right to the head.
Disgracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wannabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wannabe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Disgracie has a couple of punches blocked by Wannabe.
Wannabe tries to land knees in the clinch but Disgracie avoids the damage to the body.
Wannabe takes a shot to the head.
Disgracie misses with the head strike.
Disgracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wannabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Disgracie.
Disgracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wannabe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wannabe takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Disgracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie presses Wannabe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Disgracie digs a right hand underneath Wannabe's ribcage. Wannabe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Disgracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wannabe prevents a body shot from Disgracie.
Disgracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Disgracie tries to work over Wannabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Disgracie prevents Wannabe from breaking the clinch.
Disgracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Disgracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Wannabe controls his hands.
Wannabe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Disgracie presses Wannabe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Disgracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Disgracie moves into the clinch.
Disgracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Disgracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Disgracie pushes Wannabe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Disgracie lands a right hand.
Disgracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Wannabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Disgracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Wannabe backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disgracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wannabe backwards.
Disgracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Disgracie lands a left hand.
Wannabe misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wannabe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Disgracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Disgracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Disgracie has a couple of punches blocked by Wannabe.
A hook to the body from Disgracie.
Disgracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wannabe throws an elbow but misses.
Disgracie pushes Wannabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Disgracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Wannabe scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Disgracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Disgracie lands a body punch.
Disgracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Disgracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disgracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Disgracie.
Disgracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Disgracie is leaning against Wannabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Disgracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Disgracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wannabe can do to turn this around?
Disgracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Disgracie.
Wannabe is rocked!
Disgracie pushes Wannabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wannabe is still on wobbly legs! Can Disgracie finish him?
A short right from Disgracie on the inside.
Disgracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Disgracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Disgracie - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie presses Wannabe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Disgracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wannabes head.
Disgracie lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wannabe to his knees! Disgracie keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Disgracie!
An out of breath Royce Disgracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Freak Wannabe spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd learned something, I'be back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaku Nakanishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaku Nakanishi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Horacio Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gaku Nakanishi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Nakanishi shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakanishi is defended easily by Santos.
Nakanishi shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Nakanishi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Santos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakanishi.
Horacio Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaku Nakanishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanishi darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Nakanishi into the cage.
Santos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakanishi shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakanishi is defended easily by Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakanishi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Nakanishi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakanishi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nakanishi is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakanishi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nakanishi prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakanishi is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakanishi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakanishi thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
Nakanishi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakanishi stops Santos from getting back to his feet.
Nakanishi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakanishi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakanishi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakanishi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakanishi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nakanishi prevents Santos from improving his position.
Nakanishi trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well.
Santos is staying active underneath Nakanishi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakanishi.
Nakanishi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Nakanishi in his half guard.
Nakanishi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakanishi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakanishi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakanishi slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
Nakanishi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nakanishi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Nakanishi in his half guard.
Nakanishi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakanishi prevents Santos from improving his position.
Nakanishi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakanishi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakanishi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santos tries to get out of the position.
Nakanishi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakanishi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is doing well to control the position and prevent Nakanishi from advancing to side control.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Nakanishi in his half guard.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Nakanishi in his half guard.
Nakanishi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakanishi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakanishi.
Nakanishi throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
Nakanishi works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaku Nakanishi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nakanishi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Nakanishi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nakanishi shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakanishi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos is looking to counter the offense by Nakanishi and move into the clinch.
Horacio Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaku Nakanishi.
Nakanishi fails with the takedown
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanishi goes for a double leg but Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santos continues to drive forward.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Nakanishi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakanishi shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakanishi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Nakanishi ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakanishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakanishi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakanishi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nakanishi fails to land the takedown.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakanishi manages to circle out of the way.
Nakanishi fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakanishi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakanishi.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakanishi manages to circle out of the way.
Nakanishi darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Nakanishi into the cage.
As Nakanishi tries to get set, Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakanishi manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakanishi manages to circle out of the way.
Nakanishi has a takedown stuffed.
Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nakanishi.
Nakanishi misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakanishi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
As Nakanishi tries to get set, Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakanishi manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakanishi gets slowly back to his feet.
As Nakanishi tries to get set, Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakanishi manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakanishi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakanishi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horacio Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Nakanishi closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Nakanishi pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Nakanishi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakanishi closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Nakanishi pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakanishi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Santos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakanishi.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakanishi manages to circle out of the way.
Nakanishi shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakanishi feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Nakanishi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakanishi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakanishi won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Santos keeping full guard, as Nakanishi tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakanishi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakanishi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakanishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakanishi prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
Nakanishi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakanishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nakanishi is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Nakanishi postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Nakanishi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakanishi postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Nakanishi with a nice head shot there.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakanishi on the ground.
Nakanishi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakanishi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gaku Nakanishi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakanishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakanishi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nakanishi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakanishi passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakanishi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakanishi lands a couple of good shots and Santos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakanishi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Nakanishi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi is punishing Santos with strikes - can he finish him?!
Nakanishi lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Santos.
Nakanishi missing with punches from the back.
Nakanishi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakanishi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Nakanishi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Santos hold on?
Santos wants to escape the position.
Santos has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nakanishi.
Nakanishi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Santos hold on?
Nakanishi is landing with strikes. Santos can't take much more of this.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is covering up but some of the strikes from Nakanishi are getting through and doing damage.
Nakanishi landing with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos is trying to remain composed but Nakanishi is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Nakanishi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Nakanishi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nakanishi connects with a big shot to the side of Santos's head.
Nakanishi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Santos is rocked!
Santos is trapped and Nakanishi is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oh Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakanishi lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Santos hold on?!
Nakanishi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nakanishi is landing big shots and Santos is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaku Nakanishi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herminio Herculano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Kontio (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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170 lbs
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159 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herminio Herculano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pyry Kontio!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kontio.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herculano but Herculano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kontio has a takedown stuffed.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Kontio has his takedown stuffed
and Herculano counters with a nice uppercut.
Kontio shoots for a takedown but Herculano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kontio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kontio.
Kontio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kontio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herculano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herculano defends it nicely.
Kontio fails with a takedown attempt.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Kontio fails to pull guard.
Kontio tries to pull guard but Herculano won't allow it.
Kontio fails to pull guard.
Herculano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Herculano.
Kontio is trying to pull guard but Herculano has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Herculano.
Kontio jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Herculano scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontio jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Herculano is stalling here.
Kontio is trying to pull guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Herculano scores with a shoulder strike.
Kontio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Herculano.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Kontio's ribcage. Kontio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herculano cracks Kontio with a nice body shot.
Kontio looks winded!
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontio jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kontio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Herculano slowing the pace effectively.
Kontio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kontio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Herculano walks away with a smile on his face. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kontio manages to circle out of the way.
Kontio shoots in but Herculano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kontio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontio dives in and grabs Herculano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herculano pushes down on Kontio's head and hops out.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Kontio breaks away and moves out of range.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Herculano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kontio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herculano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kontio somewhat.
Kontio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Herculano trying to keep a closed guard but Kontio is proving a slippery customer.
Kontio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Herculano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kontio on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kontio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kontio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kontio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kontio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Herculano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Herculano wants to get back to his feet but Kontio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Herculano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
That's time! Herculano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herculano stuffs the takedown.
As Kontio tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Kontio manages to avoid the attempt.
Kontio misses with an uppercut
and Herculano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herculano counters with a left to the body.
Kontio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herculano swivels and escapes.
Herculano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Kontio scores with a takedown into Herculano's guard.
Herculano looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio working some strikes from top position.
Kontio won't allow Herculano to get back to his feet.
Kontio postures up in Herculano's guard and throws a big left but Herculano blocks it.
Kontio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kontio is trying to get an arm triangle but Herculano is defending well.
Herculano struggling a bit here.
Kontio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Herculano's legs.
Kontio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pyry Kontio has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here as Kontio stalls from top position.
Kontio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herculano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Kontio crashes against the mat.
Kontio throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kontio lands a nice forearm strike.
Kontio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herculano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Herculano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herculano tries to get out of the position.
Kontio is working to tighten his grip on Herculano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Herculano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kontio is really squeezing tight and eventually Herculano passes out! Kontio breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pyry Kontio!
Pyry Kontio is the new lightweight champion!
Pyry Kontio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Mar Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Test Rage will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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25
280 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudy Mar Binay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Test Rage!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Binay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Binay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Binay feinted with a counter takedown.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rage moves in looking to clinch but Binay pushes him off.
Binay attempts a counter takedown but Rage avoids it well and moves away.
Binay drops his hands momentarily and Rage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rage misses with a right hand
and Binay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rage trying to keep a closed guard but Binay is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binay tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
Binay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Binay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Binay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Binay 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Binay tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
Rage looking to control.
Binay drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Binay seems to have locked his on tight now - Rage screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Binay, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rudy Mar Binay!
Rudy Mar Binay retains his super heavyweight title!
Rudy Mar Binay bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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