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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charly Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Dunaytsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimenez comes to the ring accompanied by Matador. Vitaly Dunaytsev struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Vitaly Dunaytsev will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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166 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charly Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vitaly Dunaytsev!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunaytsev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Dunaytsev is having none of it.
Jimenez throws a lazy head kick
and Dunaytsev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dunaytsev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jimenez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dunaytsev working the head and body with strikes.
Dunaytsev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jimenez!
Jimenez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dunaytsev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jimenez is squirming around, avoiding Dunaytsev's attempts to control the action.
Jimenez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jimenez is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunaytsev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jimenez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jimenez!
Jimenez is in close to Dunaytsev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunaytsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimenez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dunaytsev, up you get!
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunaytsev.
Jimenez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jimenez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunaytsev counters with a shoot takedown. Jimenez fights it but they end up in guard.
Jimenez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dunaytsev is controlling him.
Dunaytsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez is controlling Dunaytsev's posture.
Dunaytsev postures up.
Dunaytsev won't allow Jimenez to get back to his feet.
Dunaytsev distracts Jimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dunaytsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Dunaytsev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jimenez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dunaytsev walks away with a smile on his face. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dunaytsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunaytsev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunaytsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunaytsev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dunaytsev counters with a shoot takedown. Jimenez fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to stand but Dunaytsev is controlling the position.
Dunaytsev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jimenez's head.
Jimenez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dunaytsev is controlling him.
Dunaytsev slips nicely into half guard.
Dunaytsev moves nicely into side control.
Jimenez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Dunaytsev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimenez under the eye.
Jimenez moves forwards but Dunaytsev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jimenez throws a body kick that misses
and Dunaytsev counters with a takedown into side control.
Dunaytsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunaytsev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dunaytsev controls the position.
Dunaytsev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimenez keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Dunaytsev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jimenez misses with a body kick.
Dunaytsev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jimenez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dunaytsev eats them both and turns towards Jimenez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Vitaly Dunaytsev has been cut.
Dunaytsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jimenez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charly Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez feints a jab promting Dunaytsev to slip. Jimenez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dunaytsev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick by Jimenez misses
and Dunaytsev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunaytsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dunaytsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunaytsev passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Dunaytsev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jimenez is not content to let Dunaytsev control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez pushes Dunaytsev off looking to stand but Dunaytsev dives back in and keeps control.
Dunaytsev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well.
Dunaytsev trying to mount his opponent but Jimenez defends it.
Dunaytsev winds up and cracks Jimenez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jimenez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jimenez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dunaytsev avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is looking to land body kicks.
Charly Jimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimenez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jimenez throws a lazy head kick
and Dunaytsev counters with a shoot takedown into half 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!
Dunaytsev working over Jimenez with some ground and pound. Jimenez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jimenez is trying to control but can't.
Jimenez wants to get back to his feet.
Vitaly Dunaytsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dunaytsev is trying to control. Jimenez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dunaytsev is looking to advance position but Jimenez won't allow it.
Jimenez is trying to stand.
Dunaytsev is looking to take a break and control but Jimenez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunaytsev lands with a punch from half guard.
Jimenez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunaytsev seems to be working for a kimura but Jimenez defends the submission attempt.
Dunaytsev controlling the action here.
Jimenez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jimenez wants to get back to full guard.
Jimenez won't allow Dunaytsev to pass to mount.
Jimenez strikes from the bottom but Dunaytsev uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunaytsev trying to control the action but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Dunaytsev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dunaytsev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jimenez is not content to let Dunaytsev control the position.
Dunaytsev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jimenez to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Dunaytsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Dunaytsev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Dunaytsev moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Jimenez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunaytsev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dunaytsev scores with a body shot.
Dunaytsev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dunaytsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunaytsev.
Jimenez dives in and grabs Dunaytsev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunaytsev pushes down on Jimenez's head and hops out.
Dunaytsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
A left and a right from Dunaytsev both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheers as Dunaytsev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jimenez doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez lands a right hook to the body.
Dunaytsev scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Dunaytsev moves out of range.
Dunaytsev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Jimenez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunaytsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Dunaytsev lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunaytsev lands a body shot.
Jimenez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dunaytsev backs up against the ropes.
Dunaytsev throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vitaly Dunaytsev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dunaytsev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jimenez misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Dunaytsev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Dunaytsev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Jimenez. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunaytsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunaytsev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunaytsev lands with a good body shot.
Jimenez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunaytsev tries to avoid it but Jimenez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunaytsev to the ground. Dunaytsev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jimenez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dunaytsev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dunaytsev with a nice head shot there.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Dunaytsev from controlling successfully.
Dunaytsev looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Dunaytsev with a nice head shot there.
Dunaytsev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunaytsev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunaytsev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Dunaytsev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dunaytsev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jimenez wants to stand but Dunaytsev is controlling the position.
That's four 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.
Dunaytsev is working Jimenez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dunaytsev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jimenez pushes Dunaytsev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jimenez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Charly Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunaytsev regains half guard.
Vitaly Dunaytsev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dunaytsev is trying to maintain the position but Jimenez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dunaytsev is concentrating on defense, preventing Jimenez from advancing position.
Dunaytsev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vitaly Dunaytsev.
I've got Dunaytsev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Dunaytsev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Richards Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tariaksuq comes to the ring accompanied by Tanya Tagaq - Uja. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Richards Iii!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tariaksuq dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richards Iii. That did some damage!
Tariaksuq feints and then cracks Richards Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards Iii down.
Tariaksuq scores with a head kick.
Richards Iii fails with the takedown.
Richards Iii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tariaksuq.
Richards Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Richards Iii tries to clinch but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Richards Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Tariaksuq, which made it look bad.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Richards Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Richards Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick which misses Richards Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards Iii tries to avoid it.
Richards Iii takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Richard Richards Iii has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards Iii moves into range and clinches up with Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Richards Iii takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tariaksuq throws an elbow that misses.
Tariaksuq lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Richards Iii dodges an elbow strike from Tariaksuq.
Richards Iii looking for a takedown.
Richards Iii is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tariaksuq gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards Iii can't get the takedown.
Richards Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tariaksuq fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Tariaksuq lands but Richards Iii takes it in his stride.
Richards Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tariaksuq counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tariaksuq scores with a leg kick.
Tariaksuq cracks the inside of Richards Iii's front leg.
Tariaksuq clinches up against the ropes.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow just above Richards Iii 's eye.
Tariaksuq misses with an elbow strike.
Tariaksuq is struggling to control the position.
Tariaksuq stalling in the clinch.
Richards Iii blocks an elbow strike from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow that stopped Richards Iii in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tariaksuq.
Richards Iii takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tariaksuq blocks an uppercut.
Tariaksuq misses with an elbow over the top.
Richards Iii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tariaksuq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tariaksuq lands a damaging elbow.
Richards Iii blocks an elbow strike.
Richards Iii takes an elbow to the temple.
Richards Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow that stopped Richards Iii in his tracks for a moment.
Richards Iii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tariaksuq avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Tariaksuq has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tariaksuq.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Richards Iii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tariaksuq gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tariaksuq lands a damaging elbow.
Tariaksuq gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tariaksuq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tariaksuq lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Richard Richards Iii's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Tariaksuq.
Richards Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tariaksuq creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards Iii's defenses.
Richards Iii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tariaksuq lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Richards Iii's cut.
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.
Tariaksuq lands a big head kick that sends Richards Iii tumbling to the mat! Tariaksuq takes a step backwards and waves Richards Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Richards Iii is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Richards Iii closes the distance and clinches up with Tariaksuq, looking for a takedown. Richards Iii pushes Tariaksuq against the ropes but Tariaksuq circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richards Iii tries for a takedown but Tariaksuq circles away easily
and Tariaksuq counters with a low kick, right behind Richards Iii 's knee.
Richards Iii darts in trying to clinch
and Tariaksuq counters with a good low kick that Richards Iii was not able to check.
Tariaksuq lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tariaksuq throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tariaksuq - that will leave a mark!
Tariaksuq is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards Iii can do to turn this around?
Tariaksuq keeps Richards Iii at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from Tariaksuq tenderised Richards Iii's leg. Richards Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richards Iii has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq lands a big head kick that sends Richards Iii tumbling to the mat! Tariaksuq takes a step backwards and waves Richards Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Richards Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Tariaksuq finish him?
Richards Iii is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq cracks the inside of Richards Iii's front leg.
Tariaksuq lands a big head kick that sends Richards Iii tumbling to the mat! Tariaksuq takes a step backwards and waves Richards Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tariaksuq feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richards Iii's calf.
Issumatar Tariaksuq is winning the standup battle so far.
Crack! A monster head kick from Tariaksuq and Richards Iii falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Tariaksuq!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Issumatar Tariaksuq!
Issumatar Tariaksuq gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skip Bayless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gangsta Gangsta. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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157 lbs
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164 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skip Bayless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayless will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baylesss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bayless throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bayless as he avoids it easily.
Bayless has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Bear's Den in the buildup to the fight.
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bayless's waist but Bayless gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
Bayless is looking to counter punch.
Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Bayless against the ropes.
Bayless wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the ropes.
Gonzalez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skip Bayless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Gonzalez.
Gonzalez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bayless after a bit of a struggle.
Bayless pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nate Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonzalez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonzalez tries to move into range but Bayless moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bayless lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bayless.
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!
Gonzalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Bayless.
Gonzalez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Bayless. Those never looked like landing.
Bayless fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bayless.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Bayless circles away.
Bayless appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gonzalez 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.
Bayless throws a front kick aimed at Gonzalez's knee but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Bayless looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bayless tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bayless swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bayless.
Gonzalez lunges at Bayless with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bayless's hand.
Some wild striking there from Bayless.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayless tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bayless tried to score with a low kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Bayless throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bayless bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Bayless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bayless lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzalez. That snapped Bayless's head back.
Bayless displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzalez, as that shot connected.
Bayless misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzalez feints the counter takedown.
Bayless swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayless misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bayless defends it well.
Gonzalez misses with a left hand
and Bayless counters with a one-two to the body.
Bayless throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Bayless avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baylesss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bayless fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Bayless misses the target.
Bayless swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bayless is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Bayless circles away and we're back to standing.
Bayless fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Bayless moves out of range.
Bayless misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bayless misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bayless. Those never looked like landing.
Skip Bayless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayless looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzalez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bayless misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Bayless sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Bayless misses with a leg kick.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Bayless avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Bayless lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Gonzalez finds it's way through Bayless's defenses.
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bayless's waist but Bayless gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
Bayless misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Bayless dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bayless throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayless was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Bayless misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bayless. Bayless circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Bayless breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bayless uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez clinches up against the ropes.
Gonzalez jumps guard and drags Bayless to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Bayless defends it easily.
Gonzalez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bayless throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gonzalez's body to avoid the submission. Gonzalez has instead reached around Bayless's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gonzalez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nate Gonzalez!
An intense looking Nate Gonzalez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I aint surprised motherfukers. I said I'd get the W tonight and that's EXACTLY how that shit went down! Ain't one of these niggas on The Island gonna beat me I'm too experienced from fighting amateur, I'm too skilled from training with Nick Gonzalez, I'm just to damn good homie. COMPTON MOTHERFUCKER'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogueo Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rogueo Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Boss.
Munoz misses with an uppercut. Boss saw that one coming.
Munoz moves out of range of the body kick.
Boss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Munoz doesn't seem bothered though.
Boss throws a hook but Munoz avoids it easily.
Munoz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munoz throws a hook but Boss blocks it.
Boss is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boss wants to slow Munoz down by chopping away at his legs.
Munoz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boss.
Munoz cracks the inside of Boss's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Munoz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munoz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Munoz's head backwards.
Munoz's coach down at Woodhouse's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Munoz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Munoz has managed to clinch.
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!
Boss working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz blocks a body shot from Boss.
Munoz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munoz ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Munoz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Munoz 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! Boss rolls with it to try and escape but Munoz cranks on the arm and Boss is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Munoz!
Gabriel Munoz opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Kygo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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26
143 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Kygo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kygo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hewitt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kygo thinking.
Hewitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kygo.
Kygo feints the counter takedown.
Kygo lands a slapping body shot.
Kygo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hewitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Kygo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hewitt as he jumps to the side.
Paul Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Kygo.
Kygo tries to bum rush Hewitt with a series of wild strikes but Hewitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kygo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kygo lands in his opponent's guard.
Hewitt working a defensive guard here.
Hewitt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hewitt is looking for a triangle but Kygo pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hewitt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kygo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kygo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kygo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hewitt throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kygo's body to avoid the submission. Kygo has instead reached around Hewitt's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kygo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Kygo!
Tommy Kygo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haywood Jablomey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Haywood Jablomey!
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, Gabe Murray!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablomey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jablomey throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jablomey defends it well.
Murray controlling the pace.
Jablomey wants to control but Murray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murray is working for a kimura but Jablomey is defending it quite comfortably.
Jablomey is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is working for a submission of some sort.
Murray is thwarting Jablomey's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablomey is not content to let Murray control the position.
Jablomey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murray is working away from the top position though.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murray wants to control but Jablomey is keeping him busy.
Murray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Murray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jablomey is just riding it out for now. Murray eventually gives up the hold.
Jablomey trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murray is keen to just control but Jablomey is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jablomey misses with a leg kick
and Murray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jablomey keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Jablomey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murray tries to free his leg and advance position but Jablomey is retaining full guard.
Murray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jablomey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jablomey is trying to control the position but Murray postures up.
Jablomey has momentary wrist control but Murray slips an elbow through the middle.
Jablomey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablomey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murray is looking to pass into half guard but Jablomey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jablomey is in guard.
Jablomey wants to stand but Murray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jablomey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jablomey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray has control of Jablomey's left arm, preventing Jablomey from doing any damage.
Murray working for submissions but it's allowed Jablomey to get to half guard.
Jablomey wants to stand up but Murray is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jablomey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Murray actively working from the bottom here.
Murray looks winded!
Murray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Jablomey is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray is trying to maintain the position but Jablomey is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Murray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jablomey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murray in his tracks.
Jablomey avoids the head kick by Murray.
Jablomey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jablomey. That's going to slow Murray down.
Murray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jablomey counters with a leg kick.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Jablomey is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick.
And Murray tries to counter it with a takedown but Jablomey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jablomey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gabe Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jablomey misses with a leg kick
and Murray counters with a shoot takedown. Jablomey fights it but they end up in guard.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Jablomey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jablomey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablomey is trying to keep Murray in close.
Jablomey is really struggling to control Murray but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jablomey has his foot on Murray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murray works his way back into a safe position though.
Jablomey looking for a triangle here. Murray is fighting it but it looks tight! Jablomey pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Murray is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Haywood Jablomey!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iconic Fuhkup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Austamain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iconic Fuhkup!
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, Mike Austamain !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austamain misses with a low kick.
Fuhkup throws a jab but it's blocked by Austamain .
Austamain looks to throw the jab but Fuhkup is out of range.
Fuhkup throws out a loose jab but Austamain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austamain misses with a series of wild punches.
Austamain moves into the clinch.
Fuhkup landing knees to the head.
Austamain throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuhkup.
Fuhkup stalling in the clinch but Austamain improves position.
Fuhkup is trying to stall.
Fuhkup seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Austamain is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Fuhkup misses with some punches.
Austamain 's coach down at The Bear's Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Austamain 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhkup with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Austamain has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austamain .
Austamain throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuhkup.
Fuhkup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fuhkup is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austamain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austamain lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Iconic Fuhkup has been cut.
Fuhkup tries to land knees in the clinch but Austamain avoids the damage to the body.
Fuhkup unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Austamain throws a head punch that misses.
Fuhkup tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Austamain working aggressively here.
Austamain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fuhkup trying to stall but Austamain improves his position.
Fuhkup blocking some punches.
Austamain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fuhkup.
Fuhkup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austamain connects with a crisp jab.
Fuhkup moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Iconic Fuhkup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuhkup feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Austamain 's calf.
Nice shot by Austamain .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austamain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Austamain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Austamain looks winded!
Fuhkup explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fuhkup scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuhkup misses the target.
Austamain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fuhkup throws out a loose jab but Austamain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austamain tries to counter by closing the distance.
Austamain throws an overhand right that lands on Fuhkup's shoulder, as Fuhkup tries to avoid the shot.
Fuhkup throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fuhkup swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuhkup.
Austamain looks to land a right hand but Fuhkup moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fuhkup on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fuhkup lets loose with a powerful body kick. Austamain will feel that in the morning.
Austamain moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuhkup scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austamain staying out of range there.
Fuhkup defending well as Austamain loads up on a big left hand.
Fuhkup buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Fuhkup as he checks the leg kick.
Austamain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuhkup can pounce on him.
Fuhkup throws the left hand but Austamain avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Austamain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fuhkup throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fuhkup throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fuhkup throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Austamain crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iconic Fuhkup!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Herring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
293 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renny Martin!
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, Jordan Herring!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herring.
Martin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Herring looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
A big left from Martin misses.
Herring thows a leg kick but Martin checks it
and Martin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Herring's shoulder, as Herring tries to avoid the shot.
Herring throws a right hand that misses
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herring misses with a body kick.
Martin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Herring has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Herring pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin looks to land a combination but Herring avoids it well.
Herring slips under a jab.
Herring tries to counter with a clinch but Martin shakes him off and moves away.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Martin.
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herring swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jordan Herring has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin lands with a straight right. Herring didn't see that one coming.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Herring has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Herring shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herring.
Herring takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Herring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Herring. Those never looked like landing.
Herring takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Herring looks winded!
Herring misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Herring down.
Martin throws a jab when Herring was well out of range.
Jab from Martin.
Herring chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martin can pounce on him.
Herring on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Herring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Martin backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Herring's temple! It sends Herring violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Martin celebrates and the doctors try to help Herring!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Renny Martin!
A relieved looking Renny Martin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martyn Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martyn Ford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ukko Metso's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martyn Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ukko Metso!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ford 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.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
Metso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Metso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ford trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
Metso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Metso is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Metso thows a huge punch but Ford dodges it nicely.
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
Metso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metso has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metso trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ford with the active half guard here but Metso passes nicely into side control.
Metso landing strikes.
Metso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ford's legs.
Ford struggling a bit here.
Ford is looking to reverse the position.
Metso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Metso trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
Ford is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is working hard here to advance position.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford wants to control but Metso postures up.
Metso advances nicely into full mount.
Metso controlling his opponent.
Metso with the ground and pound from mount.
Ford regains half guard.
Ford trying to control from the bottom.
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.
Metso wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metso connects with a nice short shot to Ford's temple.
Metso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Metso wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
Metso slows the pace down in half guard.
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Metso pulls his head out easily.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ford!
Ford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Metso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that round.
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.
Metso gets a double leg takedown into Ford's guard.
Metso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ukko Metso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford has his foot on Metso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metso works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ford prevents Metso from moving into mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso working the ground and pound.
Metso in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ford is not content to let Metso control the position.
Ford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Metso connects with a decent elbow.
Ford tries to bench press Metso off him but Metso keeps the position.
Metso moves into full mount!
Ford working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso lands a couple of good shots and Ford has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Metso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Metso controlling well, preventing Ford from escaping the position.
Ford trying to control the position but Metso manages to sink in the hooks.
Metso lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ford.
A lull in the action here.
Metso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metso is not going to allow Ford to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Metso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ford trying to control the action but Metso just sinks the hooks in.
Metso lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ford hold on?!
Metso is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Metso gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Metso gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Metso apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Metso scores with a takedown into Ford's guard.
Metso wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ford has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Metso is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ford.
Ford can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ford is not content to let Metso control the position.
Metso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Metso trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Metso gets a takedown into half guard.
Ford moves into full guard.
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Metso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Metso. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Metso landing with the ground and pound.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ford looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Metso has picked Ford up and slammed him! Ford can't keep hold of the triangle and Metso manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Metso is chipping away with strikes.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ford is letting Metso control him for a moment.
Metso working the ground and pound.
Metso in side control lands a decent elbow.
Metso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ford struggling a bit here.
Ford taking a bit of punishment here - Metso scoring with strikes.
Ford manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ford moves into full guard.
Metso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Metso landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metso wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Metso connects with a couple of short punches.
Metso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Metso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ford's guard.
Ford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metso's back!
Metso breaks Ford's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ford has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metso is aware though and is defending well.
Ford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
Metso is working Ford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Metso trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metso trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Metso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ford on his heels. He'll look to pass Ford's guard now, I'm sure.
Metso stands up over Ford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Metso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Metso cracks Ford with a solid left hand.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Metso passes into side control.
Ford can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Metso working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford is looking for a sweep.
Ford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford manages to get back to half guard.
Ford trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.
Ford is staying active underneath Metso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Metso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Metso wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford tries to roll over but Metso keeps him under control.
Metso trying to control from half guard but Ford is working away.
Metso prevents Ford from improving his position.
Metso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Metso trying to control from half guard but Ford is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martyn Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metso wants it to stay on the feet.
Metso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ford wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metso connects with a nice short shot to Ford's temple.
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metso working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford trying to control but Metso postures up.
Ground and pound from Metso.
Metso lands strikes from half guard.
Ford is refusing to be controlled, as Metso sits in half guard.
Ford trying to control from the bottom.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Metso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Metso working Ford over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Metso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ford tries to bench press Metso off him but Metso keeps the position.
Metso working the body and head with strikes.
Ford taking a bit of punishment here - Metso scoring with strikes.
Metso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ford being controlled for a moment.
Metso tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso cracks Ford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Metso trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Metso in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ford is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso scoring with punches and elbows.
Metso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ford is looking to reverse the position.
Ford is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Metso is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Metso.
Ford is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Metso cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Metso landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ford taking shots to the head.
Ford is rocked!
Ford takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Metso's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
An out of breath Ukko Metso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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