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Island combat four PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex MacAndrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bagga Worries - Ride De Punany. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexandre Garcia!
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, Alex MacAndrew!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting MacAndrew counter with a right hand.
It looks like Alexandre Garcia has been cut.
Garcia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacAndrew pinned against the cage. MacAndrew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacAndrew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but MacAndrew sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacAndrew throws out a leg kick but Garcia moves out of range and MacAndrew only half commits.
MacAndrew cracks Garcia with an open hand slap.
Alexandre Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAndrew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacAndrew scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by MacAndrew as he connects with a hook.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and MacAndrew counters with a left to the body.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
MacAndrew digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Alex MacAndrew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacAndrew feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Garcia sprawling to the canvas! Garcia rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can MacAndrew finish him?!
Garcia is rocked!
Alexandre Garcia's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAndrew closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Garcia! MacAndrew dives in looking to finish! Garcia is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex MacAndrew!
Alex MacAndrew tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franco Hupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Gladius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hupp's entrance music is Moustache Song. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Franco Hupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marius Gladius!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hupp tries to clinch up
and Gladius counters with a takedown into side control.
Gladius in side control, throwing shots but Hupp defends.
Hupp's coaches at The Bear's Den have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gladius has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gladius pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gladius throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hupp has his hands clasped together but Gladius breaks the hold and Hupp is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gladius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marius Gladius!
After the fight, Marius Gladius was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Franco Hupp stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew he's a better BJJ guy. I tried to outbox him, but this time it didn't work. Congratulations to my opponent. I will bounce back stronger from this defeat!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Maksim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Machan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maksim's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RUSSIA ANTHEM. This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Maksim!
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, Richard Machan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maksim closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machan dives in and scores a takedown into Maksim's guard.
Maksim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machan stays in close to Maksim's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maksim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machan controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maksim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maksim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maksim controlling Machan's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maksim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maksim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machan controls the pace.
Machan lands a couple of digs.
Machan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maksim trying to keep a closed guard but Machan is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maksim looking for subs off his back but Machan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Machan not doing much here.
Machan tries to pass to full mount but Maksim defends it.
Maksim gets full guard.
Maksim looking for a guillotine here but Machan defends easily.
Machan is in close to Maksim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maksim's head.
Maksim working a defensive guard here.
Machan is in close to Maksim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maksim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machan landing with the ground and pound.
Machan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machan postures up.
Machan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maksim seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Machan controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maksim working for a triangle but Machan defends it easily.
Machan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maksim trying to control the position.
Maksim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machan is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maksim working for submissions but it's allowed Machan to get to half guard.
Maksim trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Machan 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.
Machan shoots in for a takedown but Maksim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a stiff right hand.
Maksim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Maksim counter with a right hand.
Machan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maksim punishes Machan's body with a nice straight punch.
Machan with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a right hand to the body.
Maksim lands with a straight right. Machan didn't see that one coming.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machan.
Maksim digs a good hook to Machan's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maksim breaks from the clinch.
Richard Machan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Maksim. Beautiful body shot.
Machan has his takedown stuffed
and Maksim counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maksim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maksim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Maksim lands.
Maksim scores with a hook to the body. Machan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maksim stalks Machan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machan's face. Machan staggers backwards, shaken.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maksim.
Maksim is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Machan walks into a left hand.
Machan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maksim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivan Maksim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machan with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a series of strikes. Machan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maksim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maksim lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Maksim.
Maksim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maksim scores with a sloppy right hand. Machan should have avoided that one.
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maksim dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Machan throws a lazy uppercut
and Maksim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machan thinking.
Machan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a straight right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan working away.
Machan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machan is looking to take a break and control but Maksim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maksim taking a bit of punishment here - Machan scoring with strikes.
Machan working away.
Machan landing strikes.
Maksim struggling a bit here.
Machan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maksim to see if he's OK.
Maksim is trying to control Machan's posture but Machan avoids it.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maksim tries to improve position but can't.
Maksim is trying to control Machan's posture but Machan avoids it.
Maksim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maksim is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maksim can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machan with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machan showed some decent athleticism there.
Maksim manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Machan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Maksim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machan can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Maksim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maksim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maksim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maksim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maksim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maksim works Machan's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maksim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maksim lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Maksim. Beautiful body shot.
Maksim works Machan's body with a nice hook.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Maksim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maksim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Maksim!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Maksim started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Enkamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham has chosen Three Little Birds as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesse Enkamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Graham!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham tries a head kick but it misses.
Graham throws a head kick that misses.
Graham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Enkamp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Graham misses.
Enkamp looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Graham takes a swing at Enkamp's ribcage but misses.
Enkamp half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Enkamp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Graham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graham throws a wild body kick that Enkamp sees coming a mile off.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Graham just manages to avoid it.
Enkamp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham tries for a takedown but Enkamp circles away easily
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
Graham throws a chopping leg kick but Enkamp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Graham backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Graham tries to clinch up
and Enkamp counters with a head kick. That will keep Graham thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Graham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Enkamp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Graham.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Graham just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enkamp moves forwards but Graham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Graham just manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Enkamp.
Enkamp misses with a low kick as Graham jumps back.
Enkamp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graham blocks the body kick.
Graham throws a head kick that misses
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Enkamp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Graham misses with an uppercut
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enkamp throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Graham misses with a straight left.
Enkamp is looking to counter with a body kick.
Enkamp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Graham.
Enkamp checks the leg kick.
Enkamp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Enkamp lands a leg kick that knocks Graham off balance momentarily.
Enkamp misses with a low kick.
Graham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Enkamp is out of range.
Enkamp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graham misses with a wild body shot.
Enkamp cracks the inside of Graham's front leg.
Graham throws a leg kick
and Enkamp counters with a nice body kick.
Graham looks winded!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Graham crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Enkamp - the referee stops the clock and Graham gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Enkamp. Graham manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enkamp throws a low kick, looking for Graham's leg but Graham calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graham checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Enkamp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Graham moves out of range of the leg kick from Enkamp.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Enkamp checks a leg kick.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Graham is looking to chop away at Enkamp's legs.
And Enkamp counters with a quick kick to the body but Graham blocks it.
Graham moves out of range of the body kick.
Graham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Anthony Graham has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Enkamp.
Jesse Enkamp is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham looks for the body kick but Enkamp saw that one coming.
Enkamp is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Graham is predictable there
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Graham's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Graham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Enkamp avoids the body shot from Graham.
Enkamp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enkamp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Graham misses
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Enkamp throws a front kick that sends Graham stumbling back into the cage.
Graham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Enkamp.
Enkamp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Enkamp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Enkamp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enkamp thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graham if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Graham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enkamp.
Enkamp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graham. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Graham.
Enkamp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Enkamp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Enkamp.
Enkamp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enkamp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham tries a head kick but it misses.
Enkamp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Enkamp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Enkamp checks the leg kick nicely there.
Enkamp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Enkamp checks a leg kick.
Graham just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEnkamp.
Graham misses with a head kick.
And Enkamp counters with a quick kick to the body but Graham blocks it.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Enkamp moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Enkamp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Graham's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Graham misses with a leg kick.
Enkamp fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
You can see that Graham has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Graham misses with the body kick
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Graham misses with a double jab
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Anthony Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham tries to land a body kick
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick from Graham misses.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Graham just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkamp lands a head kick!
Graham blocks the body kick.
Graham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graham misses with a low kick.
Graham blocks a low kick nicely.
Graham tries to land a leg kick but Enkamp saw it coming and moves away.
Enkamp throws a body kick that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Graham might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Enkamp has got the better of the exchanges.
A head kick misses from Enkamp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Enkamp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Enkamp scores with a leg kick.
Graham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Enkamp.
A head kick by Graham misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Graham's knee momentarily.
Enkamp lands a big head kick that sends Graham tumbling to the mat! Enkamp takes a step backwards and waves Graham back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enkamp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graham misses with a hook to the body
and Enkamp counters with a nice body kick.
Graham misses the body punch
and Enkamp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Graham really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham throws a front kick aimed at Enkamp's knee but Enkamp avoids it well.
Enkamp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Graham connects with a jab.
Enkamp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Enkamp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Enkamp thinks about countering with a body kick.
Graham throws a leg kick
and Enkamp counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Enkamp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Enkamp. Graham shrugs it off though.
Graham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Enkamp.
Graham blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enkamp connects with a leg kick. Graham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Graham tries to land a front kick but Enkamp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Graham backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Graham looks to land a body kick but Enkamp moved away.
Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Enkamp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Enkamp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Enkamp!
A very excited looking Jesse Enkamp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Anthony Graham was interviewed post fight and said 'BOMBACLAUGHT!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateo Alejandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Mateo Alejandro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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169 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hop Sing Jung!
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, Mateo Alejandro!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alejandro misses with a double jab
and Jung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jung advances to half guard.
Jung trying to pass the guard but Alejandro defending well.
Jung moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alejandro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jung tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro tries to improve position but can't.
Jung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jung controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alejandro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jung has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jung controlling the position.
Jung has hold of Alejandro's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Alejandro tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jung cranks the arm and Alejandro screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Alejandro, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hop Sing Jung!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Mar Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cann Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudy Mar Binay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cann Kush!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Binay.
Kush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Binay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kush throws a series of strikes that have Binay backpedaling.
Binay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kush's waist but Kush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Binay off to one side.
Kush lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kush throws a combination that misses
and Binay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kush won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush dodges the ground and pound from Binay.
Kush managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Binay.
Binay is trying to get an arm triangle but Kush is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kush gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kush can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay has control of Kush's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kush regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Binay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kush is looking to get to half guard.
Binay is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kush has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Binay prevents Kush from getting the reversal.
Binay is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kush can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Binay throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kush because Binay loaded up on that one.
Binay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Binay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binay working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kush turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Binay off and cradles Kush's limp body as Binay celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rudy Mar Binay!
Rudy Mar Binay is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rudy Mar Binay tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleva Vettenranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bravo (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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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaleva Vettenranta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vettenranta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vettenranta is staying tight to Bravo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've been hearing that Vettenranta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vettenranta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vettenranta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bravo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo taking a bit of punishment here - Vettenranta scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bravo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vettenranta is working Bravo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bravo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vettenranta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is not content to let Vettenranta control the position.
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard.
Bravo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Vettenranta is putting a hurting on Bravo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bravo gets back to half guard.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vettenranta lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vettenranta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working.
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
Vettenranta controlling the action here.
Vettenranta seems to be looking for submissions.
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Vettenranta connects with a nice short shot to Bravo's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vettenranta in particular looking to stall.
Vettenranta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vettenranta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
Vettenranta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vettenranta pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vettenranta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bravo is not content to let Vettenranta control the position.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vettenranta lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vettenranta pulls his head out easily.
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleva Vettenranta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vettenranta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bravo's half guard.
Kaleva Vettenranta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bravo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vettenranta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
Vettenranta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vettenranta working the head and body with strikes.
Bravo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vettenranta passes into side control!
Vettenranta is putting a hurting on Bravo here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo tries to buck Vettenranta off but Vettenranta is having none of it.
Bravo is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettenranta landing strikes.
Bravo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vettenranta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vettenranta trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Vettenranta lands an elbow.
Vettenranta trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vettenranta scores with punches from side control.
Bravo is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bravo down.
Vettenranta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vettenranta in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bravo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vettenranta turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Kaleva Vettenranta is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kaleva Vettenranta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Kontio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Gangsta Gangsta. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Gonzalez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pyry Kontio!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Kontio fails with the takedown
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Gonzalez's head coaches at Woodhouse's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gonzalez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kontio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Kontio content to stall in guard here.
Gonzalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Kontio defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez has momentary wrist control but Kontio slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio controlling from the top position.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Kontio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kontio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kontio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kontio lands a couple of digs.
Kontio is working Gonzalez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kontio stays in close to Gonzalez's body and controls the position.
Kontio connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontio with a nice head shot there.
Gonzalez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kontio passes into side control.
Kontio passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gonzalez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio working Gonzalez over with strikes here.
Kontio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Kontio postures up.
Gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kontio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kontio trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Kontio lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kontio landing punches.
Kontio lands a couple of good shots and Gonzalez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kontio throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gonzalez could be in trouble here!
Gonzalez turns into Kontio and is now in his guard.
Kontio is controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Kontio is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzalez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kontio has locked up a guillotine! Kontio's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gonzalez is holding on here and Kontio must be using up a lot of energy. Gonzalez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kontio gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pyry Kontio!
Pyry Kontio is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Pyry Kontio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nate Gonzalez had this to say: 'Sorry I couldn't get it done tonight. I wanna thank my team and I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kona Bud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kona Bud told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kona Bud!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher slips a straight right by Bud.
Belcher tries to counter with a takedown but Bud is quick to defend against it.
Bud lands a high kick!
Belcher avoids the head kick by Bud.
Belcher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bud sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Bud misses its intended target.
Belcher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bud tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belcher is in Bud's guard.
Belcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Bud has wrist control.
Bud looking for a sweep. Not yet Bud, not yet.
Bud keeping full guard, as Belcher tries to pass.
Bud wants to stand but Belcher is controlling the position.
Bud is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up.
Bud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Bud has wrist control.
Belcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belcher lands a couple of elbows.
Belcher stands and throws Bud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Belcher landing a few strikes.
Belcher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belcher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bud tries to improve position but can't.
Belcher in side control lands a decent elbow.
Belcher scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bud to see if he's OK.
Belcher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Belcher is working Bud over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bud takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Belcher landing strikes.
Bud can't do much from the bottom here.
Belcher is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bud will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bud takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bud taking a bit of punishment here - Belcher scoring with strikes.
Belcher lands some shots froms side control.
Belcher working the ground and pound.
Bud is rocked!
Belcher lands a huge shot from side control! Bud is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
An out of breath Jake Belcher 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter has chosen Cherry Pie by Warrant as his entrance music. Peter Potter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Sammalkorpi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Potter!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammalkorpi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter moves into the clinch.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Sammalkorpi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sammalkorpi is working for takedown but Potter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sammalkorpi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammalkorpi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potter stops a takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Potter lands with a left to the head.
Sammalkorpi wants to take the fight to the mat but Potter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potter scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sammalkorpi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Potter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sammalkorpi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sammalkorpi is breathing heavily.
Potter digs a right hand into Sammalkorpi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sammalkorpi's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Potter scores with a knee to the head.
Potter digs a right hand into Sammalkorpi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sammalkorpi's gas tank.
Potter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sammalkorpi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Potter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a body shot.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Potter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Potter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Sammalkorpi is rocked!
Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Sammalkorpi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a big knee! That's hurt Sammalkorpi! Oh, he's all over the place! Potter lands another knee that sends Sammalkorpi to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Potter!
Peter Potter is the new welterweight champion!
Peter Potter 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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