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IXF 40 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Franklin (ranked 3993 p4p, 427 weight class) and Papasito Luiz Yois (ranked 4002 p4p, 428 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Franklin!
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, Papasito Luiz Yois!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz Yois tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin tries to keep at a distance but Luiz Yois has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luiz Yois stalling against the cage.
Franklin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luiz Yois pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franklin jumps guard but Luiz Yois turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luiz Yois breaks from the clinch.
Franklin fails with the takedown
and Luiz Yois counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin gets tackled into the cage by Luiz Yois. Luiz Yois maintains the clinch.
Franklin has Luiz Yois pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luiz Yois manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luiz Yois pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Luiz Yois misses.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luiz Yois looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luiz Yois sprawls and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luiz Yois.
Luiz Yois closes the distance and clinches.
Luiz Yois breaks from the clinch.
Luiz Yois scores with a punch to the head.
Franklin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luiz Yois darts in and clinches Franklin up against the cage.
Luiz Yois using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franklin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Luiz Yois takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Luiz Yois.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz Yois escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luiz Yois clinches up against the cage.
Luiz Yois blocks an elbow strike from Franklin.
Luiz Yois breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luiz Yois has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franklin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luiz Yois just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luiz Yois breaks the clinch.
Franklin shoots in and bounces Luiz Yois off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Franklin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luiz Yois works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franklin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz Yois looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Franklin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Franklin lands with a punch from half guard.
Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franklin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luiz Yois doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franklin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin is looking for a kimura here.
Franklin lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franklin lands a nice short elbow.
Luiz Yois is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franklin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Franklin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Luiz Yois is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Franklin controlling the action here.
Luiz Yois is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.
Franklin controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papasito Luiz Yois dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luiz Yois moves into the clinch.
Luiz Yois pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz Yois sizes up Franklin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luiz Yois is looking to clinch but Franklin is avoiding it.
Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luiz Yois pushes Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin jumps guard but Luiz Yois stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luiz Yois stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz Yois makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luiz Yois to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz Yois lands with a short shot to the head.
Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luiz Yois pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luiz Yois looks to land a combination but Franklin avoids it well.
Luiz Yois tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luiz Yois gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luiz Yois lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luiz Yois misses with a knee strike.
Luiz Yois has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luiz Yois lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Luiz Yois.
Franklin jumps guard but Luiz Yois turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin takes a shot to the head.
Luiz Yois's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luiz Yois feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franklins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luiz Yois tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin tries to keep at a distance but Luiz Yois has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luiz Yois lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Franklin is rocked!
Franklin jumps guard but Luiz Yois stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Luiz Yois won't allow it.
Luiz Yois lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz Yois breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz Yois defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franklin.
Luiz Yois cracks a nice hook into Franklin's ribs.
Luiz Yois has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Franklin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Franklin prevents Luiz Yois from improving his position.
Franklin is keen to just control but Luiz Yois is a slippery customer.
Franklin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Luiz Yois punching from the bottom.
Franklin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Franklin working Luiz Yois over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz Yois is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luiz Yois keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luiz Yois tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg.
Franklin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Luiz Yois tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
Luiz Yois wants to control but Franklin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Luiz Yois is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.
Luiz Yois really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franklin connects with a nice short shot to Luiz Yois's temple.
Franklin wants to control but Luiz Yois is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papasito Luiz Yois showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Luiz Yois jabs Franklin right on the nose. Franklin blinks but takes it well.
Luiz Yois has closed the distance and engaged Franklin in a clinch.
Franklin jumps guard but Luiz Yois stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luiz Yois lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Luiz Yois breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franklin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz Yois tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.
Luiz Yois forces Franklin back against the cage and clinches.
Luiz Yois breaks the clinch.
Luiz Yois clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz Yois breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz Yois lands a jab to Franklin's midsection.
Luiz Yois lands a really nice looking cross but Franklin seems unphased.
Luiz Yois darts in and clinches Franklin up against the cage.
Luiz Yois lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Luiz Yois lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Luiz Yois holds him up against the cage and eventually Franklin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz Yois manages to break the clinch.
Luiz Yois clinches up against the cage.
Papasito Luiz Yois seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luiz Yois lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luiz Yois stops a takedown attempt from Franklin.
Franklin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luiz Yois after a bit of a struggle.
Luiz Yois stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luiz Yois breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luiz Yois darts in and clinches Franklin up against the cage.
Franklin jumps guard but Luiz Yois stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luiz Yois throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franklins head.
Franklin jumps guard but Luiz Yois turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz Yois lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Oh Franklin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luiz Yois looking to throw knees to the head but Franklin is blocking nicely.
Franklin seems to have got his legs back now.
Luiz Yois lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luiz Yois pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz Yois moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.
Papasito Luiz Yois is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luiz Yois thuds his right hand into Franklin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Franklin takes one on the button.
Luiz Yois lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Franklin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Luiz Yois dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papasito Luiz Yois!
Papasito Luiz Yois very nearly forgot to thank ZZ POPS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lani Kirby (ranked 3583 p4p, 374 weight class) and Timmy Thompson (ranked 3248 p4p, 347 weight class). Timmy Thompson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lani Kirby!
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, Timmy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Kirby.
Thompson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kirby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kirby forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirby.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Kirby.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Kirby avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Kirby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Kirby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kirby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Kirby lands a left hand.
Thompson pulls guard.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Kirby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Kirby controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson has his feet on Kirby's thighs here. He's pushed Kirby off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kirby screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmy Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Chaos (ranked 2457 p4p, 274 weight class) and Kamakiri Yoritomo (ranked 2797 p4p, 314 weight class). Chaos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. Yoritomo has chosen Praying Mantis - Praying Mantis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Chaos!
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, Kamakiri Yoritomo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos feints and as Yoritomo raises his hands in defense, Chaos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chaos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yoritomo's head.
Yoritomo trying to keep a closed guard but Chaos is proving a slippery customer.
Yoritomo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaos postures up in Yoritomo's guard and throws a big left but Yoritomo blocks it.
Chaos distracts Yoritomo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chaos with a nice head shot there.
Chaos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yoritomo's guard.
Yoritomo won't allow Chaos to pass to mount.
Yoritomo is trying to control but can't.
Chaos is looking to advance position but Yoritomo won't allow it.
Chaos winds up and cracks Yoritomo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chaos throwing shots but Yoritomo is blocking nicely.
Chaos wants to free his trapped foot but Yoritomo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yoritomo wants to control but Chaos is keeping busy.
Chaos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yoritomo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chaos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoritomo won't allow Chaos to pass to mount.
Chaos prevents Yoritomo from improving his position.
Chaos working the head and body with strikes.
Yoritomo wants to get back to full guard.
Chaos trying to control from half guard but Yoritomo is working away.
Chaos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yoritomo tries to lock up and control but Chaos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chaos cracks Yoritomo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chaos working Yoritomo over with strikes here.
Yoritomo can't escape the position.
Chaos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoritomo wants to hold on but Chaos pushes him away.
Yoritomo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chaos lands a big shot there that rocks Yoritomo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos looking to finish Yoritomo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yoritomo!
Yoritomo can't escape the position.
Chaos unloading with bombs!
Chaos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yoritomo is surviving well by controlling Chaos's body position as best he can.
Chaos is landing with some decent strikes but Yoritomo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chaos lands a nice shot to the head.
Chaos landing strikes from the mount.
Chaos lands with some strikes.
Chaos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yoritomo working to try and regain half guard.
Chaos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chaos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yoritomo hang on?
Yoritomo is in a horrible position here. Chaos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos lands a big shot there that rocks Yoritomo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yoritomo is rocked!
Chaos unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Yoritomo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Chaos celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Chaos!
Our winner, Max Chaos, 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.
The defeated Kamakiri Yoritomo had this to say: 'Sometimes it is better to lose and do the right thing than to win and do the wrong thing.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Horowich (ranked 2056 p4p, 253 weight class) and Derek Johnson (ranked 2649 p4p, 308 weight class). Derek Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 lbs
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182 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Horowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derek Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Horowich wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Horowich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
Johnson controlling Horowich's posture.
Horowich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Horowich pushes his legs off easily.
Horowich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horowich has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Horowich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Horowich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horowich has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Horowich tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Horowich drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Horowich off! Horowich jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Horowich advances position into side control!
Horowich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Horowich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Horowich trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horowich pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is pressing down on Horowich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horowich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horowich looking to pass the guard.
Horowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Horowich pushes his legs off easily.
Horowich passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horowich wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Horowich.
Horowich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Horowich maintains control.
Horowich pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Horowich throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Horowich takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Johnson tries to break free.
Johnson wants to control his opponent's hands but Horowich gets his hands free.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Johnson trying to control the action but Horowich just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horowich is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Horowich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Horowich is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
Horowich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
Horowich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Horowich won't let him.
Will Horowich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horowich looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Horowich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Horowich working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Horowich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horowich tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Horowich drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Horowich off! Horowich jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Horowich is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horowich is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Horowich prevents Johnson from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horowich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Horowich is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Horowich seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Horowich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horowich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Horowich is working for a submission of some sort.
Mark Horowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Horowich is looking for a kimura here.
Horowich is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Horowich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Horowich is very close to passing his half guard.
Horowich is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horowich is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horowich is working away from the top position though.
Horowich works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to control the position but Horowich now has his back.
Horowich working for the choke.
Horowich is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Horowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Will Horowich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Horowich is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Horowich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson trying to control the hands but Horowich breaks the grip.
Horowich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horowich.
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to hold on but Horowich postures up.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Horowich dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson pushes Horowich up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Horowich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Horowich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Horowich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Horowich is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horowich pulls his head out easily.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to control Horowich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horowich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horowich's back!
Horowich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horowich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Horowich reverses the position - he's now on top in Johnson's guard.
Horowich slips nicely into half guard.
Horowich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horowich passes the guard and advances to mount!
Horowich looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to hold on but Horowich postures up.
Horowich wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Horowich has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Horowich tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Horowich working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Horowich is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Horowich to get the leverage.
Horowich throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Horowich is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horowich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Horowich is looking for a kimura here.
Horowich is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horowich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Horowich looking to isolate an arm here. Johnson doesn't see it coming and as Horowich extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Horowich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Horowich!
Mark Horowich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 2254 p4p, 267 weight class) and John Tucker (ranked 1947 p4p, 230 weight class). Tucker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ace of Spades kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Tucker enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Tucker's guard.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Tucker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tucker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tucker has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith has his feet on Tucker's thighs here. He's pushed Tucker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tucker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamu Kalani (ranked 970 p4p, 106 weight class) and Tchaka Heritageaka (ranked 2137 p4p, 210 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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240 lbs
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240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akamu Kalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tchaka Heritageaka!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heritageaka needs to keep his hands up - Kalani had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Tchaka Heritageaka has been cut.
Kalani cracks a nice hook into Heritageaka's ribs.
Heritageaka misses with a wild body shot.
Kalani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heritageaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalani scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Heritageaka misses.
Kalani slips a straight right by Heritageaka.
Heritageaka throws a body punch but Kalani moves out of range.
Kalani tries to counter by clinching up but Heritageaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Heritageaka throws a body punch but Kalani moves out of range.
Kalani lands a right hook to the body.
Kalani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Kalani scores with the left hand. Heritageaka knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Kalani misses its intended target.
Heritageaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Heritageaka is countered with a crisp right hand from Kalani that sends him to the canvas! Kalani follows him to the mat into side control.
That has opened up Tchaka Heritageaka's cut even more.
Kalani tries to advance to mount but Heritageaka instead regains half guard.
Heritageaka is refusing to be controlled, as Kalani sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heritageaka is trying to stand.
Heritageaka is refusing to be controlled, as Kalani sits in half guard.
Kalani is looking to pass Heritageaka's guard but actually Heritageaka recovers to full guard.
Kalani will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kalani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heritageaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heritageaka wants to stand and escape but Kalani is having none of it.
Kalani trying to control but Heritageaka is working from the bottom.
Heritageaka is looking to stand up but Kalani isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalani is looking to work some ground and pound but Heritageaka has wrist control.
Kalani trying to control the position from guard on top but Heritageaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heritageaka needs to keep his hands up - Kalani had a free shot at his head there.
Heritageaka's coach down at Gimnasio di Heritage Nel Culo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heritageaka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kalani swats away the attempt to clinch by Heritageaka.
Kalani works the jab nicely.
Kalani slips a jab from Heritageaka.
Heritageaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kalani misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalani.
Heritageaka lands with a left to the head.
Heritageaka has a couple of punches blocked by Kalani.
Heritageaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalani's elbow.
Heritageaka misses with a body punch.
Kalani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heritageaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heritageaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Heritageaka.
Heritageaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heritageaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heritageaka lands a body shot.
Kalani swings wildly with an uppercut but Heritageaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heritageaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heritageaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heritageaka keeps control of Kalani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heritageaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heritageaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heritageaka.
Heritageaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heritageaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Heritageaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalani is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Heritageaka misses its intended target.
Heritageaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalani throws an overhand right that lands on Heritageaka's shoulder, as Heritageaka tries to avoid the shot.
Kalani avoids the body shot from Heritageaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalani just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Heritageaka cracks a nice hook into Kalani's ribs.
Kalani missing with a left hand there. Heritageaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heritageaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalani misses with an uppercut. Heritageaka saw that one coming.
Kalani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The cut above Tchaka Heritageaka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kalani misses with a hook. Heritageaka ducked under it nicely.
Kalani connects with a looping right hand.
Kalani misses with a wild body shot.
Heritageaka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Heritageaka swings for the body but Kalani moves out of range.
A jab from Kalani misses.
Heritageaka cracks Kalani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heritageaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heritageaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalani is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Heritageaka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tchaka Heritageaka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kalani lands the left hand.
Kalani avoids the body shot from Heritageaka.
Heritageaka catches Kalani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akamu Kalani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tchaka Heritageaka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kalani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heritageaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalani moves away.
Heritageaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalani punishes Heritageaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heritageaka can do to turn this around?
Kalani misses with a looping right.
Heritageaka throws a jab when Kalani was well out of range.
Heritageaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heritageaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalani.
Kalani scores with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tchaka Heritageaka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Akamu Kalani!
Akamu Kalani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Guy (ranked 959 p4p, 104 weight class) and Doink The Clown (ranked 1594 p4p, 158 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prince of Bel-Air. Black Guy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Doink The Clown's chin.
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Black Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doink The Clown!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Clown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Clown wants to counter the offense by Guy and move into the clinch position.
The Clown slips under a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The Clown uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy trying to control the position.
The Clown trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Clown defends well.
Guy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but The Clown frees his head nicely. Oh but Guy has switched to an armbar! The Clown is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Black Guy!
Black Guy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugandan Knuckles (ranked 741 p4p, 117 weight class) and Rod Huricane (ranked 1664 p4p, 244 weight class). Knuckles comes to the cage accompanied by Ugandan Knuckles song. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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218 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ugandan Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rod Huricane!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles misses with an uppercut
and Huricane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Huricane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huricane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knuckles's head backwards.
Huricane misses with a low kick.
Huricane has Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
Huricane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huricane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Huricane breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huricane clinches.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huricane's elbow.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huricane pushes off an throws an elbow but Knuckles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huricane is struggling to control the position.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knuckles lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Rod Huricane has been cut.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huricane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huricane walks into a jab.
Huricane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knuckles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huricane at a distance.
Knuckles blocks a jab.
Knuckles throws a body shot but no joy.
Huricane rushes Knuckles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Huricane.
Huricane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Huricane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huricane misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Knuckles scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huricane blocks an uppercut.
Huricane has Knuckles pressed against the cage.
Huricane has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Huricane throws an elbow but it misses.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huricane backwards.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles presses Huricane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Huricane looks winded!
Knuckles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles is leaning against Huricane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Huricane tries to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Huricane tries to tie him up.
Huricane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huricane backwards.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Knuckles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knuckles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Huricane controls the action.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Huricane has Knuckles pressed against the cage, preventing Knuckles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Knuckles.
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huricane has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Knuckles.
Knuckles presses Huricane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knuckles manages to break the clinch.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles throws a shot from downtown. Huricane moves away and avoids it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Knuckles! Huricane is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ugandan Knuckles!
Ugandan Knuckles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 165 p4p, 25 weight class) and Lauro Turturro (ranked 825 p4p, 128 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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208 lbs
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Brawler
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lauro Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LightHeavyweight scores with a jab. Turturro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LightHeavyweight leaves Turturro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LightHeavyweight throws a good cross that connects.
Turturro swats away the attempt to clinch by LightHeavyweight.
Turturro with a poor takedown
and LightHeavyweight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LightHeavyweight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Lighty LightHeavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauro Turturro.
Turturro blocks a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turturro tries to score a body lock takedown but LightHeavyweight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LightHeavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight prevents the takedown attempt.
LightHeavyweight is pressed up against the cage. Turturro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LightHeavyweight down to the mat. LightHeavyweight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from LightHeavyweight finds it's way through Turturro's defenses.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but LightHeavyweight sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro walks into a straight right hand from LightHeavyweight.
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from LightHeavyweight as Turturro shoots in.
Turturro with a lazy takedown attempt
and LightHeavyweight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turturro looks winded!
Turturro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. LightHeavyweight is trying to keep an underhook but Turturro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro prevents LightHeavyweight from improving his position.
LightHeavyweight preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
LightHeavyweight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LightHeavyweight tries to get out of the position.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LightHeavyweight sees it coming and defends easily.
LightHeavyweight is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
LightHeavyweight is trying to get back to full guard.
LightHeavyweight's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LightHeavyweight sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight trying to hold on to Turturro's head to control him but Turturro postures up.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LightHeavyweight defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LightHeavyweight is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LightHeavyweight trying to control here.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but LightHeavyweight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LightHeavyweight tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
LightHeavyweight wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but LightHeavyweight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
LightHeavyweight controlling the position for now.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but LightHeavyweight is working away.
LightHeavyweight controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LightHeavyweight wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LightHeavyweight is controlling Turturro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but LightHeavyweight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but LightHeavyweight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Turturro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! LightHeavyweight could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Turturro has cracked it and LightHeavyweight is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Turturro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lauro Turturro!
Lauro Turturro is the new light heavyweight champion!
Lauro Turturro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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