The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rutherford (ranked 1700 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazy Bastard (ranked 646 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutherford kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Genesis - Deep in the Motherlode. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rutherford
vs
Bastard

173 cm
27
163 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

190 cm
20
162 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lazy Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford feinted with a counter takedown.
Bastard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Rutherford is rocked!
Bastard lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rutherford is looking to close the distance but Bastard sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rutherford crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rutherford is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lazy Bastard!
An out of breath Lazy Bastard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mike Rutherford spoke after the fight, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Burger (ranked 845 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egyptian Embalmer (ranked 1105 p4p, 0 weight class). Burger comes to the cage accompanied by Sorriso Maroto - Assim Você Mata o Papai. Embalmer has chosen Katy Perry - Dark Horse ft. Juicy J as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burger
vs
Embalmer

187 cm
26
167 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

187 cm
26
169 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brazilian Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Egyptian Embalmer!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Embalmer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Embalmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Embalmer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burger is trying to control Embalmer's posture but Embalmer avoids it.
Burger is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Burger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Embalmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burger controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer is controlling the pace.
Burger trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Embalmer is controlling the pace.
Burger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Embalmer forces his way into half guard.

Burger looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Burger looking for submissions off his back.

Burger looking for submissions off his back.
Burger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Burger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Embalmer sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Embalmer not doing much here.
Embalmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger wants to control but Embalmer is keeping busy.
Burger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Embalmer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burger punching from the bottom.
Embalmer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Embalmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Embalmer shoots in but no luck this time.
Burger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burger wants it to stay on the feet.
Embalmer fails to land the takedown.
Burger attempts a counter takedown but Embalmer avoids it well and moves away.
Brazilian Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egyptian Embalmer.
Burger blocks a low kick nicely.

Burger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Embalmer sprawls well initially but Burger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burger slows the pace down in half guard.
Burger is trying to control the action in half guard but Embalmer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Egyptian Embalmer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Embalmer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burger to the ground. Embalmer is now in Burger's guard.

Burger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Embalmer wants to pass the guard but Burger is keeping the position.
Embalmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burger trying to keep a closed guard but Embalmer is proving a slippery customer.
Embalmer is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Embalmer defends it easily.
Embalmer cracks Burger with a solid left hand.
Embalmer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Embalmer tries to stand but Burger is controlling from the bottom.
Embalmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burger wants to control the position but Embalmer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Embalmer wants to take a breather but Burger is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Burger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Embalmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like Embalmer is going to stand back up.

Burger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Burger looking for submissions off his back.
Embalmer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Embalmer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Embalmer from controlling successfully.

Embalmer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Burger has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Embalmer is looking to defend but Burger has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Embalmer! Burger pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Embalmer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brazilian Burger!
Brazilian Burger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Egyptian Embalmer spoke after the fight, saying 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!! Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lirik Chan (ranked 945 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy Leonard (ranked 722 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Chan
vs
Leonard

175 cm
26
167 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

169 cm
26
160 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Transform Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lirik Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Murphy Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Chan misses the jab.
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Leonard moves away and avoids it.
Chan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chan tests Leonard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leonard.
Chan slaps away a takedown attempt from Leonard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body punch from Chan.
Leonard fails with the takedown.
Lirik Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Leonard.

Leonard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Chan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Leonard has hold of Chan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Leonard cranks the arm and Chan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Murphy Leonard!
Murphy Leonard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Mafaking (ranked 160 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rokuya Date (ranked 1482 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Mafaking has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mafaking
vs
Date

172 cm
27
165 lbs
15 - 1 - 0

177 cm
27
165 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Mafaking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rokuya Date!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Mafaking counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mafaking with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mafaking throwing strikes from guard but Date blocks nicely.
Date is looking to stand up but Mafaking isn't so interested in that idea.
Date is trying to control the position but Mafaking postures up.
Mafaking throws a big right hand that misses.

Mafaking is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Date is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Date has escaped and now he's on top!

Mafaking is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Date is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mafaking throws his legs up looking for a submission but Date uses it to pass to side control.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep.
Date trying to control the position but Mafaking is working away.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep.
Mafaking sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mafaking is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mafaking works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mafaking throws his legs up looking for a submission but Date uses it to pass to side control.
Mafaking regains half guard.

Mafaking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Date 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.

Mafaking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mafaking wants to improve his position but Date is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Mafaking manages to get to full guard.

Mafaking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Date defends it easily.
Date must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mafaking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Date doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Date manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mafaking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mafaking throws his legs up looking for a submission but Date uses it to pass to side control.
Mafaking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mafaking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Date's best efforts.

Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Date passes to side control.
Date really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mafaking. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Mafaking dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Date bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mafaking's head backwards.
Date throws out a loose jab but Mafaking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mafaking drops down looking for a counter takedown but Date sprawls and moves away.
Mafaking moves away from the strike by Date.
Mafaking staying out of range there.
Mafaking seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Date misses with a looping left.
Mafaking attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected.

It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Mafaking seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date looks to land a left hand but Mafaking moved out of range nicely.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mafaking manages to avoid it.
Date lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mafaking was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Nice defenses there by Mafaking.
Mafaking attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Date has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mafaking takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mafaking doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Date.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date throws a jab when Mafaking was well out of range.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mafaking takes one on the button.

Mafaking is rocked!
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date pounces like a tiger and cracks Mafaking with a vicious hook! Mafaking is down but not out! Date follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rokuya Date!