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LH17: Jackson vs Houghton II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uber Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uber Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Simon James!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James checks a low kick from Reem.
James checks the leg kick.
Reem lands with a right hand.
It looks like Simon James has been cut.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James cracks Reem with an open hand slap.
James tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a wild combination.
Reem motions for James to come forward. Reem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from James finds it's way through Reem's defenses.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
James tries to circle away but Reem has him pinned against the cage.
James wants to break free but Reem has control.
James tries to break the clinch but Reem is controlling the position.
James can't break the clinch.
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James scores with the left hand. Reem knows he should have avoided that one.
Reem looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James looks for the body kick but Reem saw that one coming.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reem is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
James scores with a jab to the body.
James works the jab nicely.
Reem closes the distance but James moves to the side
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Reem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reem throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reem had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reem throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
Reem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem walks into a jab.
James throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reem's hands.
Reem tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Reem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem misses with a low kick.
Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reem wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Reem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James with a jab.
Uber Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Reem manages to break the clinch.
James throws out a powerful jab.
James lands a two punch combo.
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!
Some wild striking there from James.
Reem throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Reem throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James throws a right and a left that Reem avoids nicely.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Reem throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Reem throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem throws a hook but James blocks it.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reem defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
Reem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
James connects with a single shot there.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reem tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Reem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reem throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James thuds his right hand into Reem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
Reem thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a series of strikes. Reem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James feints a jab promting Reem to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James cracks Reem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
James misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Reem lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Reem takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Reem lands the left hand.
That has opened up Simon James's cut even more.
Reem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reem misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
As Reem backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Reem manages to avoid it all.
Reem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
James dodges the punch combination from Reem.
James with a jab.
James defending well as Reem loads up on a big left hand.
Uber Reem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem takes the fight into the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Reem won't allow it.
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James scores with a hook.
Reem clinches.
James is trying to break free.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reem moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James is working the combinations to good effect here.
Reem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Reem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Reem bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reem.
James is breathing heavily.
Reem wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Reem tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reem misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Reem throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Reem only half commits.
Reem lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Reem takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
James is rocked!
The cut above Simon James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Simon James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Uber Reem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saol Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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142 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saol Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Desmond Fairbanks!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
Rex tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairbanks smiles and moves away.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Rex slips under a jab from Fairbanks.
Rex clinches up against the cage.
Rex slows down the pace here.
Fairbanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rex jumps guard and drags Fairbanks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairbanks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairbanks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks tries to move to mount but Rex blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex is trying to improve his position.
Rex prevents Fairbanks from moving into mount.
Rex wants to control but Fairbanks postures up.
Rex is looking to reverse the position.
Rex is not content to let Fairbanks control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rex is looking to regain half guard here but Fairbanks keeps moving and retains side control.
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Fairbanks working away.
Rex is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fairbanks is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rex's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fairbanks advances to mount.
Fairbanks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rex is looking to escape.
Rex prevents Fairbanks from taking his back.
Rex is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fairbanks tries to control but Rex wriggling away.
Rex manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex trying to hold on to Fairbanks's head to control him but Fairbanks postures up.
Rex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairbanks pulls his head out easily.
Fairbanks is trying to control. Rex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rex gets full guard.
Rex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairbanks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rex looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fairbanks trying to control but Rex is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Desmond Fairbanks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rex moves into range and clinches up with Fairbanks.
Rex blocking some punches.
Rex breaks the clinch.
Fairbanks throws the left hand but Rex avoids the punch easily.
Rex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairbanks throws out the jab.
Fairbanks throws a big shot that misses.
Fairbanks connects with a crisp jab.
Rex rushes Fairbanks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rex jumps guard but Fairbanks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbanks swings wildly with an uppercut but Rex uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairbanks.
Rex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rex jumps guard and drags Fairbanks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fairbanks 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 Rex.
Rex gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rex is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rex is squirming around, avoiding Fairbanks's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fairbanks seems keen to control Rex's posture.
Fairbanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rex's guard.
Rex working for submissions but it's allowed Fairbanks to get to half guard.
Fairbanks prevents Rex from improving his position.
Fairbanks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rex does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex is looking for a sweep. Fairbanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fairbanks wants to pass the guard but Rex is defending well.
Fairbanks is trying to control the action in half guard but Rex is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fairbanks tries to pass to full mount but Rex defends it.
Fairbanks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rex wants to improve his position but Fairbanks is controlling well.
Rex trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fairbanks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rex has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rex wants to control but Fairbanks is keeping busy.
Fairbanks wants to take a breather but Rex is having none of it.
Rex wants to control but Fairbanks is keeping busy.
Fairbanks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rex darts in and clinches Fairbanks up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fairbanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Rex was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rex has managed to clinch.
Rex just leaning against Fairbanks, taking a breather.
Rex tries to stall but Fairbanks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Rex.
Come on Rex - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
Rex jumps into guard, dragging Fairbanks to the mat.
Rex is looking for a triangle but Fairbanks pushes his legs off easily.
Fairbanks passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks is trying to control the action in half guard but Rex is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fairbanks is thwarting Rex's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks wants to pass to mount but Rex is defending the position.
Rex is looking to improve his position.
Fairbanks trying to pass the guard but Rex defending well.
Fairbanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rex keeps working.
Rex keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fairbanks is keen to just control but Rex is a slippery customer.
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.
Fairbanks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rex looking for subs from the bottom but Fairbanks mounts him!
Rex wants to hold on but Fairbanks pushes him away.
Fairbanks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rex tries to hold on but Fairbanks postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex regains half guard.
Fairbanks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fairbanks prevents Rex from getting the reversal.
Fairbanks looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex working to try and regain half guard.
Rex wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rex defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fairbanks controls the action.
Rex is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Saol Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairbanks is hanging on to Rex's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Fairbanks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fairbanks 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Fairbanks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Wun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes to the cage accompanied by Baha Men - Island Boy. Wun is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wonderboy. Tom Mitchell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Mitchell!
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, Lawrence Wun!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mitchell trying to control the pace.
Mitchell prevents Wun from improving his position.
Mitchell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wun trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wun defends it well.
Mitchell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wun trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Wun is defending well.
Wun is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitchell wants to pass to mount but Wun is defending the position.
Wun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell misses the jab.
Mitchell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mitchell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mitchell.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but Wun defending well.
Mitchell trying to advance position but Wun counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.
Wun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wun is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell is pushing down on Wun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wun is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wun is trying to control but can't.
Mitchell prevents Wun from improving his position.
Mitchell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wun defends it well.
Mitchell is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wun is trying to maintain the position but Mitchell is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mitchell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mitchell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wun enables Mitchell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wun manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mitchell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wun's guard.
Mitchell trying to control the pace.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wun for as long as he can get away with.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but Wun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitchell to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell trying to control the pace.
Tom Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to mount his opponent but Wun defends it.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wun keeps working.
Well, if Mitchell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wun misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Wun's head but Wun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wun was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Wun's shoulder, as Wun tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to score a takedown here. Wun is defending well but Mitchell drives through and ends up in Wun's guard.
Mitchell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wun is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wun has escaped and now he's on top!
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Wun from controlling successfully.
Wun preventing the sweep.
Mitchell is working hard here to advance position.
Mitchell working for a triangle but Wun defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wun is one step ahead there.
Mitchell is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wun's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Mitchell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wun has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wun keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell advances to half guard.
Wun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell controlling the action here.
Mitchell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Mitchell seems content to control.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lawrence Wun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell moves into full mount! Wun won't be happy about that!
Mitchell controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Mitchell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell avoids the attempt from Wun to control.
Wun is trying desperately to improve position.
Mitchell wants to take his opponent's back but Wun doesn't allow it.
Mitchell takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Mitchell not allowing Wun to control his hands.
Mitchell controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mitchell is persistently looking for the submission but Wun is defending it well.
Wun is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mitchell looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell is riding his opponent, not letting Wun buck him off.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wun can do to turn this around?
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mitchell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Mitchell!
Our winner, Tom Mitchell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Luigiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamos Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mario Luigiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamos Ramon!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Luigiano blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Luigiano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramon misses with a combination
and Luigiano counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramon showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Ramon is keen to just control but Luigiano is a slippery customer.
Ramon thows a huge punch but Luigiano dodges it nicely.
Luigiano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luigiano keeping hold of Ramon's head, controlling as best he can.
Ramon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Luigiano tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ramon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamos Ramon!
The defeated Mario Luigiano had this to say: 'The kid did good, congrats - but god he needs a stylist.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Laponov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laponov has chosen Oxxxymiron - Where we don't have as his entrance music. Igor Laponov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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153 lbs
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25
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Greg Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Laponov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laponov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac counters with a right hand to the body.
Mac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laponov.
Mac throws the left hand but Laponov avoids the punch easily.
Mac lunges at Laponov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laponov's hand.
Mac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mac misses with a looping right.
Mac ducks under a wild hook from Laponov.
Laponov tries to clinch but Mac is having none of it.
Mac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laponov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac throws a body punch but Laponov moves out of range.
Laponov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mac.
Mac tries to counter by clinching up but Laponov breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laponov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laponov has his takedown stuffed
and Mac counters by clinching up.
Greg Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Laponov.
Laponov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mac fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mac throws a head kick but Laponov moves out of range.
Igor Laponov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laponov misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac throws the kick towards the body but Laponov avoids it.
Mac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laponov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laponov slows down the pace here.
Mac prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac misses with a body punch.
Laponov can't get the takedown.
Laponov wants a takedown.
Laponov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mac pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Laponov wants a takedown.
Mac scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Mac.
Laponov is working for takedown but Mac is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Laponov backing up. Laponov nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laponov looks for the body kick but Mac saw that one coming.
Mac is looking to counter punch.
Laponov throws a leg kick but Mac sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mac clinches up against the cage.
Laponov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mac gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laponov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mac gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laponov is trying to drag Mac to the mat but Mac just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mac has Laponov pressed against the cage.
Mac is working Laponov over against the cage.
Mac prevents the takedown attempt.
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laponov avoids the body shot from Mac.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laponov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laponov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mac fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mac looks to throw the jab but Laponov is out of range.
Mac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laponov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laponov looks for the body kick but Mac saw that one coming.
Mac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac misses the shot to the body.
Mac cracks Laponov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laponov looks to land a body kick but Mac moved away.
Laponov misses with a hook
and Mac counters with a straight right hand.
Greg Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Nice cross by Mac.
Laponov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Mac dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laponov loads up on a big right hand but Mac slips the punch.
Laponov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laponov takes one on the button.
Laponov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laponov is trying to stall.
Laponov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mac smiles and moves away.
Mac is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laponov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac effectively controlling the action here.
Mac jumps guard but Laponov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laponov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mac pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laponov drives through and clinches with Mac against the cage.
Laponov is trying to drag Mac to the mat but Mac just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Greg Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Laponov.
Mac tries to land a knee to the head but Laponov blocks with his arms.
Laponov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laponov wants a takedown but no success here.
Laponov is looking to control Mac's arms but Mac gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laponov has his back to the cage.
Laponov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mac prevents it.
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Laponov misses.
Laponov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laponov tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laponov tries for a takedown but Mac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laponov shoots for a takedown but Mac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laponov with a poor takedown
and Mac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laponov is breathing heavily.
Mac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laponov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac misses the target.
Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac moves into the clinch successfully.
Mac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mac.
Mac lands a hook that snaps the head of Laponov backwards.
Laponov looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laponov is rocked!
Mac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laponov backwards.
Laponov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac finish him?
Mac presses Laponov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laponov darts in trying to clinch
and Mac counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Mac!
An out of breath and clearly excited Greg Mac thanked Hellraiser FightGear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Bylund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Corbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that William Corbin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
174 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Bylund!
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, William Corbin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corbin walks into a stiff left hand from Bylund.
Bylund darts in trying to clinch
and Corbin counters with a shoot takedown. Bylund fights it but they end up in guard.
Corbin throwing strikes from guard but Bylund blocks nicely.
Corbin throws a big right hand that misses.
Corbin throws a strike but Bylund rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Corbin pulls Bylund in close to his closed guard and prevents Bylund from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bylund trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corbin is on top in guard.
Bylund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corbin on the ground.
Corbin throws a big right hand that misses.
Corbin postures up and lands a big shot to Bylund's brow.
Corbin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bylund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bylund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bylund tries to get out of the position.
Bylund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corbin is one step ahead there.
Corbin tries to free his leg and advance position but Bylund is retaining full guard.
Corbin lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bylund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corbin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corbin is working Bylund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bylund being controlled here, momentarily.
Corbin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corbin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Corbin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Corbin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corbin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corbin landing with the ground and pound.
Corbin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corbin postures up and lands a big shot to Bylund's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Corbin chips away with some ground and pound.
Corbin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corbin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corbin chips away with some ground and pound.
Corbin controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corbin throwing strikes but missing.
Corbin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corbin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Corbin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corbin chips away with some ground and pound.
Bylund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bylund looking for a sweep. Not yet Bylund, not yet.
Corbin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Corbin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bylund is rocked!
Corbin cracks Bylund with a solid left hand.
Oh Bylund is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corbin scoring with some ground and pound.
Corbin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Corbin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Bylund's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Corbin loads up on a big left hand. Bylund felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Corbin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bylund can't hide his disappointment, as Corbin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Corbin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titing Tumulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Fred Perry!
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, Titing Tumulak!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tumulak on his heels. He'll look to pass Tumulak's guard now, I'm sure.
Tumulak looking for a guillotine here but Perry defends easily.
Perry advances position into side control!
Tumulak tries to buck Perry off but Perry is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Perry crashes against the mat.
Perry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perry is working to tighten his grip on Tumulak's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tumulak has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Perry is really squeezing tight and eventually Tumulak passes out! Perry breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fred Perry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Harrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hackett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Genesis - Firth of Fith. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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199 lbs
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193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Hackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Omar Harrak!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harrak scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harrak misses with a looping right.
Harrak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harrak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harrak thuds his right hand into Hackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harrak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hackett in his tracks.
Hackett misses with a body kick.
Hackett connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harrak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrak.
Hackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrak misses with a looping left.
Harrak connects with a body shot that sends Hackett's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrak blocks the body kick.
Harrak throws out a counter right but Hackett avoids it with no problem.
Hackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrak digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Harrak digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Harrak misses with a looping right.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Harrak stumbling back into the cage.
Harrak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrak was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Harrak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Harrak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hackett lands a head kick. Harrak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett motions for Harrak to come forward. Hackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harrak stuns Hackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hackett cracks the inside of Harrak's front leg.
Harrak misses with a right hand
and Hackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Harrak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
As Harrak backs away, Hackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harrak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrak.
Hackett walks into a jab.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harrak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hackett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Harrak scores with a jab to the head.
Harrak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Harrak was not able to check.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrak stalls.
Harrak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harrak continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harrak looks winded!
Harrak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hackett throws an elbow but it misses.
Harrak blocks an uppercut.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Harrak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
Hackett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrak wants to break free but Hackett has control.
Harrak blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Harrak gets through Hackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harrak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Harrak controls the action.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Harrak controls the action.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hackett tries a body shot but Harrak blocks it.
Harrak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrak lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Harrak blocks an elbow strike.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrak prevents a body shot from Hackett.
A right hook to the body lands for Harrak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Harrak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Hackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harrak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harrak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harrak lands with an overhand left.
Hackett cracks the inside of Harrak's front leg.
Hackett misses with a hook to the body
enabling Harrak to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Harrak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harrak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Omar Harrak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrak lands with a straight right. Hackett didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harrak punishes Hackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harrak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harrak scores with a body shot.
Harrak connects with a body shot.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Harrak loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Harrak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Harrak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Harrak blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Harrak's leg. Harrak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harrak moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett thows a body kick. Harrak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harrak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harrak throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrak.
Nice shot by Harrak.
Harrak moves out of range of the body kick from Hackett.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett lands a high kick!
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrak blocks a head kick by Hackett.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harrak throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett throws a quick counter head kick but Harrak was just out of range.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harrak scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Harrak throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a body kick.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Harrak slips the punch.
Harrak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrak avoids a kick to the body.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harrak, as that shot connected.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrak.
Hackett lands a jab.
Harrak connects with a body shot.
Hackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harrak's head.
Harrak throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Hackett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrak.
Harrak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hackett tries to land a body kick
and Harrak counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackett throws a lazy head kick
enabling Harrak to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body
and Harrak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Hackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrak throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Harrak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hackett in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Harrak avoids it.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Harrak as he connects with a hook.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett is looking to wear down Harrak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Harrak avoids it.
Harrak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Harrak's head but Harrak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Harrak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Hackett. Beautiful body shot.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett scores with a head kick.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harrak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a push kick but Harrak slaps the foot to one side.
Harrak misses with a lunging right hand
and Hackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses
and Harrak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Harrak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harrak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harrak! But no joy.
Harrak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrak lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Harrak stuns Hackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Harrak misses.
Harrak digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harrak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harrak throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Harrak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Harrak misses.
It looked like Hackett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrak moves away.
Hackett throws a leg kick
and Harrak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Harrak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Harrak misses.
Harrak moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
It seemed like Harrak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harrak lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrak.
Harrak fails to land with a series of punches.
Harrak misses with a left hand
and Hackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harrak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Harrak lands a jab to Hackett's midsection.
Hackett pushes Harrak away with a front kick.
Harrak has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hackett.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. Harrak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hackett throws a lazy body kick
and Harrak counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Omar Harrak just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick by Hackett misses
and Harrak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hackett thows a body kick. Harrak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harrak scores with a nice head shot.
Hackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harrak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Harrak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Harrak's leg. Harrak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Harrak in the body.
Harrak misses with a body shot.
Hackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harrak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hackett - the referee stops the clock and Harrak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hackett. Harrak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harrak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Harrak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Harrak off balance momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Hackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harrak tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Hackett.
Hackett has Harrak up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrak tries to circle away but Hackett has him pinned against the cage.
Harrak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hackett is keeping busy.
Hackett tries to work over Harrak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrak controls his hands.
Hackett working aggressively here.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrak tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Harrak on the inside.
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!
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harrak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Harrak lands a right hand.
Harrak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrak tries to stall but Hackett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Omar Harrak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harrak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hackett as Harrak tries to tie him up.
Harrak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Harrak controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrak.
Hackett lands an elbow inside that Harrak shrugs off.
Hackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrak avoids it.
Harrak avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Harrak avoids a wild elbow strike from Hackett.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrak breaks from the clinch.
Harrak swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrak 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Harrak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrak's sensitive parts.
Hackett lands a front kick.
Hackett moves into range and clinches up with Harrak.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Harrak lands with a right to the head.
Harrak wants to get back to striking at distance but Hackett won't allow it.
Hackett digs a right hand into Harrak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harrak's gas tank.
Hackett tries to work over Harrak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett had his way with Omar Harrak in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harrak moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrak moves out of range of the body kick from Hackett.
Harrak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harrak avoids the head kick by Hackett.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Harrak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrak misses.
Hackett tries to clinch up but Harrak circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Harrak coming out on top.
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrak cracks Hackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harrak moves out of range of the body kick from Hackett.
Hackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hackett scores with a nice body kick.
Harrak misses with a hook
and Hackett counters with a low kick, right behind Harrak 's knee.
Hackett moves into the clinch.
Harrak blocking some punches.
Harrak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrak's elbow.
Harrak lands a left hand.
Harrak blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Harrak.
Harrak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hackett tries to throw a body punch but Harrak avoids it by throwing Hackett back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrak prevents a body shot from Hackett.
Harrak pushes Hackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrak dodges an elbow strike from Hackett.
Hackett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harrak is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Harrak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Hackett.
Hackett lands an elbow that stopped Harrak in his tracks for a moment.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrak tries to circle away but Hackett has him pinned against the cage.
Harrak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Harrak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Hackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Hackett lands but Harrak takes it in his stride.
Harrak thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Harrak throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harrak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrak misses with a double jab.
Hackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harrak.
Harrak dips to his left and cracks Hackett with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett tries to clinch but Harrak moves out of range.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrak.
Hackett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harrak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harrak throws out a counter right but Hackett avoids it with no problem.
Harrak blocks the body kick.
Harrak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harrak misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hackett misses with a body shot
and Harrak counters with a left and a right that stings Hackett.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harrak lands a two punch combo.
Harrak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Hackett.
Well Hackett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 48:47
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Omar Harrak!
Omar Harrak is the new light heavyweight champion!
Omar Harrak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Steve Hackett stepped up to the mic, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Deluxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Deluxe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Deluxe!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife lands with a right hand.
Strife leaves Deluxe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Strife wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Strife catches Deluxe right on the button with a cross.
Deluxe misses with an uppercut
letting Strife counter with a right hand.
Deluxe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deluxe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deluxe scores with a nice strike.
Strife looks to land a right hand but Deluxe moved out of range.
Deluxe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strife misses with a wild body shot.
Deluxe shoots and misses
and Strife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cloud Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Deluxe.
Deluxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strife moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Strife misses the target.
Deluxe defending well as Strife loads up on a big left hand.
Deluxe staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deluxe slips a jab from Strife.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deluxe swings for the body but Strife moves out of range.
Deluxe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strife back to the cage. Deluxe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strife takes a swing at Deluxe's ribcage but misses.
Deluxe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Strife misses with a hook. Deluxe ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Deluxe misses.
Deluxe ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
Strife scores with a body shot.
Deluxe misses with a hook. Strife ducked under it nicely.
Strife walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Deluxe drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Strife swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Deluxe's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cloud Strife!
Cloud Strife retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Houghton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Houghton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houghton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Houghton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houghton tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Houghton's sensitive parts.
Houghton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Houghton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Houghton ducks down to avoid it.
Houghton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houghton misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Houghton's head but Houghton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Houghton misses its intended target.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Houghton lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Houghton misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Houghton misses.
Jackson connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houghton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson cracks Houghton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Houghton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Houghton rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
We've been informed that Houghton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Houghton.
Houghton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Houghton fails to land.
Houghton blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houghton.
Houghton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houghton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Houghton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Houghton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Houghton.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Houghton.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
Houghton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Houghton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Houghton.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Houghton looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Houghton throws a big shot that misses.
Houghton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the body from Houghton misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houghton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Houghton is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houghton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Houghton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houghton.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houghton backwards.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Houghton.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage.
Houghton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton blocks an uppercut.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Houghton wants to stall.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Houghton throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houghton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Houghton misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Houghton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Houghton can do to turn this around?
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houghton.
Houghton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Michael Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Houghton looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Houghton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Houghton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Houghton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houghton misses with a wild body shot.
Houghton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Houghton is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson drops Houghton with a naaaaasty hook - Houghton is in real trouble here! Jackson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson retains his welterweight title!
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