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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Faflatas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trae Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Faflatas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Faflatas!
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, Trae Dean!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Faflatas to counter with a crisp jab.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Faflatas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faflatas.
Faflatas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Faflatas persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing.
Dean is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean drives through with a takedown into Faflatas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faflatas wants to stand but Dean is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean content to stall in guard here.
Faflatas keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Dean connects with a couple of short punches.
Dean stops Faflatas from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faflatas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dean defends well and Faflatas ends up having to push Dean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faflatas counters with a left and a right that stings Dean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
Faflatas moves into the clinch successfully.
Dean looking for a takedown.
Dean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faflatas smiles and moves away.
Dean feints and as Faflatas raises his hands in defense, Dean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faflatas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faflatas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dean has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faflatas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dean uses from the top position.
Dean trying to control but Faflatas is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean stops Faflatas from standing up.
Dean 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.
Faflatas wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Faflatas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dean is looking to pass into half guard but Faflatas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Faflatas is in guard.
Dean has his foot on Faflatas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faflatas works his way back into a safe position though.
Faflatas stands up from Dean's guard - Faflatas perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to keep at a distance but Faflatas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faflatas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dean is defending well.
Dean prevents the takedown attempt.
Dean stalling in the clinch but Faflatas improves position.
A body shot lands from Faflatas.
Good body shot from Faflatas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
Dean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faflatas avoids it.
Faflatas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faflatas dominated that round.
That's time! Faflatas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dean wants it to stay on the feet.
Dean looks for a takedown but Faflatas sprawls well.
Faflatas closes the distance and clinches.
Faflatas working Dean over with knees to the body.
Faflatas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dean or not.
Dean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faflatas.
Faflatas dodges an elbow strike from Dean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas pulls Dean into guard.
Faflatas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dean dives into side control.
Dean trying to control the action but Faflatas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faflatas tries to escape but Dean is in control.
Faflatas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Faflatas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dean looks up at the clock and then as Faflatas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dean smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dean prevents Faflatas from escaping the position.
Dean goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Faflatas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dean's guard! Nice work there by Faflatas!
Faflatas gets to his feet. Dean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faflatas misses with a takedown attempt - Dean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faflatas has been working on his balance at Highland CT & Spar, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dean.
Dean gets a takedown into half guard.
Faflatas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean tries to clinch there but Faflatas circles away.
Faflatas throwing a counter right hand but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dean darts in looking for a takedown but Faflatas gets double underhooks and turns Dean into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faflatas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nick Faflatas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trae Dean.
Dean is breathing heavily.
No luck for Faflatas with that takedown attempt.
Faflatas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dean tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faflatas counters with a left to the body.
Dean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faflatas defends it nicely.
Dean tries to clinch up.
Nick Faflatas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faflatas.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Faflatas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trae Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dean shoots for a double leg takedown but Faflatas sprawls well. He's pushed Dean's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nick Faflatas is winning the standup battle so far.
Faflatas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dean wants to counter with a clinch but Faflatas pushes him away.
Dean's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dean's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Faflatas tries to clinch but Dean is having none of it.
Faflatas tries to sprawl but Dean drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dean controlling the action here.
Faflatas pushes Dean off looking to stand but Dean dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faflatas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Faflatas gets a clinch.
Faflatas lands a left hand.
Faflatas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Trae Dean has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faflatas.
Faflatas lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Faflatas.
A short uppercut from Faflatas.
A right hook to the body lands for Faflatas.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas goes for a takedown attempt but Dean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Faflatas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dean swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Faflatas enables Dean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Faflatas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faflatas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faflatas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Faflatas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dean off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faflatas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Faflatas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dean is controlling him.
Dean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to control from the top but Faflatas keeps moving.
Dean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Faflatas wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faflatas tries to clinch up.
Dean looks to land a right hand but Faflatas moved out of range.
Faflatas appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to clinch but Faflatas is having none of it.
Faflatas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Faflatas has a takedown stuffed.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dean sprawls well. Dean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faflatas gets slowly back to his feet.
Faflatas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to control but Faflatas is keeping him busy.
Dean has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Faflatas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dean yanks on the arm and Faflatas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dean.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trae Dean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dongli Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Pumares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dongli Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neil Pumares!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pumares closes the distance looking to clinch
and Huang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pumares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pumares closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.
Pumares has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Huang lands a left and a right that send Pumares crashing to the mat, dazed. Huang thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Neil Pumares has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pumares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pumares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huang counters with a straight that turns Pumares's legs to rubber! Huang pushes forward with more strikes and Pumares goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dongli Huang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julius Perkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pipis Skatias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Perkman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julius Perkman!
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, Pipis Skatias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skatias lands a nice shot to the body.
Skatias has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Perkman shoots in for a double leg but Skatias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skatias circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skatias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkman is rocked!
Skatias clobbers Perkman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Perkman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skatias throws a counter combo.
Perkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perkman seems to have got his legs back now.
Perkman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perkman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skatias finds it's way round the side to connect with Perkman's head.
Skatias lands a nice looking body shot.
Perkman shoots and misses
and Skatias counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkman closes the distance but Skatias moves to the side
and Skatias counters with a beautiful punch that sends Perkman to the canvas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skatias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Skatias gets to his feet. Perkman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Skatias throws an overhand right that has Perkman reeling! Skatias follows up with more punches and Perkman is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pipis Skatias!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taco MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Phillpott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taco MacArthur!
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, Alan Phillpott!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillpott is looking to clinch but MacArthur is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacArthur.
No joy there for Phillpott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillpott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phillpott throws a head kick but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from MacArthur.
MacArthur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacArthur clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacArthur obliges.
Phillpott manages to pull guard.
Phillpott 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.
MacArthur tries to free his leg and advance position but Phillpott is retaining full guard.
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!
Phillpott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacArthur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillpott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacArthur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacArthur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phillpott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacArthur is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Phillpott avoids the head kick by MacArthur.
Phillpott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacArthur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Alan Phillpott has been cut.
Phillpott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacArthur counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacArthur takes the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur landing knees to the body.
Phillpott looks winded!
Phillpott struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur controls his hands.
Phillpott drags the fight down to the ground.
MacArthur stays in close to Phillpott's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Phillpott is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! MacArthur rolls with it to try and escape but Phillpott cranks on the arm and MacArthur is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alan Phillpott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niall Daly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Don Julio Cesar Chavez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niall Daly!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Daly counters by moving into the clinch.
Daly goes for a takedown attempt but Cesar Chavez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cesar Chavez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Daly instigates a clinch.
Daly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cesar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cesar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Daly backwards.
Cesar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Daly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Daly is looking for a triangle but Cesar Chavez pushes his legs off easily.
Daly keeping moving, preventing Cesar Chavez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cesar Chavez has Daly in his guard.
Cesar Chavez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daly is aware though and is defending well.
Daly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cesar Chavez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cesar Chavez looking for a guillotine here but Daly defends easily.
Cesar Chavez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daly defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daly trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daly is posturing up here but Cesar Chavez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Daly tries to roll out but it's too tight and Daly has to tap! Slick submission there by Cesar Chavez !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Zivic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Zivic.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hughes goes for a double leg but Zivic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zivic continues to drive forward.
Johnny Zivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes swings for the body but Zivic moves out of range.
Zivic 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.
Hughes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zivic was covering up waiting for the punch and Hughes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Zivic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Zivic!
Zivic is looking to stand up but Hughes won't let him.
Zivic trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hughes is not content to let Zivic control the position.
Hughes tries to control but Zivic manages to take his back.
Zivic wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Hughes right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hughes is keeping busy.
Zivic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hughes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zivic is not going to allow Hughes to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zivic is looking to control Hughes but Hughes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Hughes right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zivic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zivic has the hooks in. Hughes is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Zivic passes his arm under Hughes's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hughes taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Zivic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kieta Vivian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kieta Vivian had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kieta Vivian!
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, Stephen Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wibowo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vivian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vivian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vivian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vivian passes Wibowo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vivian seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wibowo has recovered full guard.
Wibowo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wibowo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vivian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian is staying active underneath Wibowo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wibowo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vivian is just riding it out for now. Wibowo eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vivian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wibowo is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo working over Vivian with some ground and pound. Vivian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vivian gets back to full guard.
Wibowo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vivian trying to keep a closed guard but Wibowo is proving a slippery customer.
Vivian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wibowo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wibowo looking to pass the guard.
Vivian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wibowo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wibowo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Vivian keeps moving.
Vivian has his foot on Wibowo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wibowo works his way back into a safe position though.
Wibowo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vivian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vivian keeping moving, preventing Wibowo from controlling successfully.
Vivian looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vivian keeping moving, preventing Wibowo from controlling successfully.
Wibowo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wibowo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vivian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wibowo pushes down on Vivian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wibowo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vivian defends it well.
Vivian actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vivian is trying to get back to full guard.
Wibowo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wibowo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vivian actively working from the bottom here.
Wibowo content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vivian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Wibowo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vivian.
Wibowo is looking for a sweep.
Vivian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vivian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wibowo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vivian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wibowo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo prevents Vivian from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vivian has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wibowo!
Kieta Vivian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wibowo tries to lock up and control but Vivian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wibowo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vivian wants to finish this one by submission but Wibowo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vivian.
Vivian is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wibowo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wibowo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vivian is trying to keep Wibowo in close.
Wibowo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wibowo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wibowo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wibowo controlling from the top position.
Wibowo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wibowo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vivian is keeping the position for now.
Wibowo trying to control but Vivian is working from the bottom.
Vivian has his foot on Wibowo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wibowo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vivian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wibowo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wibowo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vivian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wibowo has managed to get both his arms back between Vivian's legs - danger averted.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Vivian keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wibowo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wibowo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vivian lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
We've been informed that Wibowo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wibowo working some strikes from top position.
Wibowo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wibowo with a nice head shot there.
Wibowo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo stays in close to Vivian's body and controls the position.
Vivian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vivian isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wibowo stacks Vivian on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wibowo!
Vivian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wibowo trying to control the action but Vivian is working from the bottom.
Vivian is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vivian regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Wibowo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vivian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vivian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vivian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wibowo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wibowo is trying to control Vivian's posture but Vivian avoids it.
Wibowo is looking for a sweep.
Wibowo wants to control but Vivian postures up.
Wibowo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vivian's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian is looking for a kimura but Wibowo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vivian to get the leverage.
Wibowo moves into full guard.
Wibowo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vivian's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wibowo controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo scoring with some ground and pound.
Vivian keeping moving, preventing Wibowo from controlling successfully.
Wibowo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wibowo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vivian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Vivian keeps moving.
Stephen Wibowo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wibowo is working Vivian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wibowo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vivian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wibowo is aware though and is defending well.
Wibowo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vivian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wibowo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vivian's head.
Wibowo is working Vivian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wibowo is continuing to stall.
Wibowo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wibowo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vivian's head.
Wibowo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vivian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wibowo is one step ahead there.
Wibowo stays in close to Vivian's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wibowo gets the takedown into side control.
Wibowo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wibowo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vivian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kieta Vivian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wibowo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vivian throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Wibowo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wibowo 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Wibowo!
As Stephen Wibowo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: hello mr. Reggie i know you watching this fight , c'mon give me my world title sir'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Masahira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacha Ballin (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!
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140 lbs
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145 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Satoshi Masahira!
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, Sacha Ballin!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masahira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Satoshi Masahira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballin cracks Masahira with a good jab.
Ballin connects with the punch.
Masahira is rocked!
Ballin drops Masahira with a big left hand! Masahira is injured, injured bad! Ballin jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sacha Ballin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CeeTee Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, CeeTee Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wibowo goes for a double leg but Fletcher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fletcher continues to drive forward.
Fletcher thumps Wibowo with a low kick.
No luck for Wibowo with that takedown attempt.
Fletcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wibowo drives through with a takedown into Fletcher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wibowo controlling from the top position.
Wibowo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fletcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wibowo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wibowo scoring with some ground and pound.
Fletcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fletcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fletcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wibowo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wibowo with a poor takedown
and Fletcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wibowo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
CeeTee Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Wibowo.
Fletcher throws a leg kick but Wibowo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fletcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo fails with the takedown
and Fletcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Wibowo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wibowo is trying to get an arm triangle but Fletcher is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fletcher is looking for a sweep.
Fletcher seems a little lost for a moment, as Wibowo dominates the positioning.
Fletcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wibowo on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher struggling a bit here.
Fletcher is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wibowo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fletcher down.
Wibowo cracks Fletcher with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wibowo cracks Fletcher with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fletcher struggling a bit here.
Wibowo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wibowo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wibowo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fletcher managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wibowo.
Fletcher takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher tries to bench press Wibowo off him but Wibowo keeps the position.
Fletcher on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wibowo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wibowo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wibowo staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Wibowo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wibowo darts in looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets double underhooks and turns Wibowo into the cage.
Fletcher connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Fletcher.
Nice uppercut there from Fletcher.
Fletcher cracks Wibowo with a good jab.
Wibowo tries for a takedown but Fletcher circles away easily
and Fletcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fletcher looks for the body kick but Wibowo saw that one coming.
Fletcher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wibowo with a poor takedown
and Fletcher counters with a nice uppercut.
CeeTee Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Wibowo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wibowo is defended easily by Fletcher.
Fletcher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wibowo manages to circle out of the way.
Fletcher jabs Wibowo right on the nose. Wibowo blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher jabs at Wibowo's body.
Fletcher clinches up with Wibowo and pushes him back against the cage.
Fletcher lands an uppercut.
Wibowo is looking for a takedown.
Fletcher presses Wibowo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Fletcher.
Wibowo is breathing heavily.
Fletcher lands a left hand.
Fletcher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wibowo backwards.
Fletcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fletcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fletcher lands a head shot.
Fletcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Wibowo off the cage and back into range.
Wibowo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fletcher sizes up Wibowo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wibowo is still on wobbly legs! Can Fletcher finish him?
Fletcher moves into the clinch.
Wibowo tries to score a body lock takedown but Fletcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wibowo seems to have recovered his senses.
Fletcher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fletcher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wibowo backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher drops Wibowo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wibowo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fletcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fletcher scores with a shoulder strike.
Fletcher presses Wibowo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fletcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wibowo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fletcher.
Michael Wibowo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fletcher lands a left and a right that send Wibowo crashing to the mat, dazed. Fletcher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Michael Wibowo has been cut.
Fletcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Fletcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fletcher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wibowo backwards.
Fletcher is leaning against Wibowo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fletcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fletcher scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fletcher.
Fletcher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wibowo backwards.
Fletcher digs a right hand underneath Wibowo's ribcage. Wibowo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
CeeTee Fletcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wibowo or not.
Fletcher scores with a hook to the body.
Fletcher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fletcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fletcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fletcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Fletcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fletcher lands an uppercut.
Fletcher lands a shoulder strike.
Fletcher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fletcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fletcher pushes Wibowo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Fletcher dips a shoulder and cracks Wibowo with a mighty uppercut! Wibowo falls back against the cage and Fletcher unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wibowo 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 - Fletcher screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CeeTee Fletcher!
Our winner, CeeTee Fletcher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjan Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will MacDonald has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Will MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arjan Kush!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kush showed some decent athleticism there.
Kush is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! MacDonald is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arjan Kush!
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