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IXF 43 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Fury (ranked 4592 p4p, 378 weight class) and Chris Cornell (ranked 3937 p4p, 339 weight class). Fury kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Run The Jewels - Legend Has It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drake Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Cornell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cornell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fury sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury is trying to get back to full guard.
Fury moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fury is on top in guard.
Cornell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fury puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cornell is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornell looking for submissions off his back.
Fury tries to pass to full mount but Cornell defends it.
Fury controlling the action here.
Fury passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cornell!
Cornell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fury takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fury is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cornell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cornell wants to hold on but Fury pushes him away.
Fury jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cornell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fury wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cornell, who protects the arm well.
Cornell is trying to improve his position.
Fury is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cornell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cornell trying to hold on to Fury's head to control him but Fury postures up.
Cornell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Cornell is defending well.
Fury trying to control from half guard but Cornell is working away.
Cornell wants to control the action here but instead Fury manages to pass to full mount!
Cornell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury trying to control but Cornell is having none of it.
Cornell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornell wants to get back to full guard.
Fury seems to be looking for submissions.
Cornell won't allow Fury to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Fury dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cornell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cornell wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Cornell wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Cornell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cornell forces his way into half guard.
Cornell wants to free his trapped foot but Fury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell controlling the action here.
Fury is refusing to be controlled, as Cornell sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fury works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Cornell from controlling successfully.
Cornell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fury looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cornell is one step ahead there.
Cornell slips nicely into half guard.
Fury is refusing to be controlled, as Cornell sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Cornell has control of the leg.
Cornell moves into full mount! Fury won't be happy about that!
Cornell looking to take Fury's back but Fury rolls and after a scramble, Fury ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Fury to escape a tricky position.
Cornell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fury is now in half guard.
Fury is keen to just control but Cornell is a slippery customer.
Fury is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cornell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is working for a kimura but Cornell is defending it quite comfortably.
Fury is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fury is trying to control the action in half guard but Cornell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cornell gets full guard.
Cornell trying to keep a closed guard but Fury is proving a slippery customer.
Cornell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fury is aware though and is defending well.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Cornell is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cornell looking to control.
Fury sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cornell's guard.
Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cornell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fury is pressing down on Cornell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cornell is holding on for now.
Cornell is trying to maintain the position but Fury is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cornell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cornell has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cornell can't keep his opponent in guard - Fury advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Cornell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Cornell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cornell lands in his opponent's guard.
Fury is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cornell is aware though and is defending well.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Cornell from controlling successfully.
Cornell preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Cornell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cornell stopping the sweep attempt from Fury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornell wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Cornell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cornell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fury has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cornell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fury makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fury.
Fury is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cornell defends well.
Cornell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornell forces his way into half guard.
Cornell is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
Cornell is trying to control. Fury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fury manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Cornell from controlling successfully.
Cornell looking to sit in guard and control but Fury gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fury pushes down on Cornell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fury pulls his head out easily.
Cornell tries to roll over but Fury keeps him under control.
Cornell gets back to full guard.
Drake Fury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fury passes Cornell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cornell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cornell has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Cornell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fury is now in half guard.
Fury is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cornell defends it well.
Cornell is pressing down on Fury's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury looking to pass the guard.
Fury passes into half guard.
Fury trying to mount his opponent but Cornell defends it.
Cornell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cornell has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury wants to control from the top but Cornell keeps moving.
Fury postures up.
Cornell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Cornell.
I think Cornell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Cornell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 3051 p4p, 276 weight class) and Joe Son Pierre (ranked 2521 p4p, 232 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bruce Banner has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bruce Banner seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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236 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Son Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Pierre.
Pierre slips under a jab from Banner.
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pierre lands a jab to the nose.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe Son Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Banner is trying to ground and pound but Pierre uses the momentary lack of control by Banner to regain half guard.
Pierre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Banner.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Pierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pierre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banner has Pierre in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre trying to control the position.
Banner is looking to advance position but Pierre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Banner is in a horrible position here. Pierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre dominating with strikes here.
Banner is trying to escape the mount.
Banner tries to lock up and control but Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pierre lands a heavy elbow.
I've been told that Pierre has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
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!
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner gets full guard.
Pierre cracks Banner with a solid left hand.
Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Banner has control of Pierre's left arm, preventing Pierre from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierre defends it easily.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Pierre.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Pierre wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pierre's head.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Banner is looking to advance position but Pierre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pierre lands with some strikes.
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Son Pierre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pierre connects with a looping right hand.
Pierre staying out of range there.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Jab from Pierre.
Pierre scores with a nice head shot.
Pierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pierre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pierre wants it to stay on the feet.
Banner slips a straight right by Pierre.
Banner scores with a nice right hand.
Banner throws a hook but Pierre blocks it.
Pierre with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Pierre lands with a good body shot.
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierre.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe Son Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierre lands with a right hand.
Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pierre shoots in and bounces Banner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner trying to control the position.
Banner trying to control the position here.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre being controlled here momentarily.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Pierre.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner lands a big elbow - Pierre is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rei Francisco (ranked 4655 p4p, 579 weight class) and LeRoy Brown (ranked 3927 p4p, 509 weight class). Brown has chosen Bad Bad Leroy Brown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Rei Francisco has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rei Francisco seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rei Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, LeRoy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
The fighters circling - Francisco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Francisco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Francisco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Brown throws a right and a left that Francisco avoids nicely.
Francisco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Francisco.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francisco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco moves into the clinch.
Francisco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francisco struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Francisco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Francisco struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Francisco misses with a body punch.
Francisco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Francisco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brown blocks an elbow strike from Francisco.
Francisco manages to break the clinch.
Francisco misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Francisco is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Francisco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francisco looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Francisco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Francisco lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Francisco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Francisco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Francisco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown lands a body shot.
Francisco throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Francisco punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco misses with a hook to the body
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Francisco slips under a jab.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Francisco misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Francisco swinging wildly here.
Francisco misses the shot to the body.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Francisco misses with a hook.
Francisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown avoids the body shot from Francisco.
Francisco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to bum rush Francisco with a series of wild strikes but Francisco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Francisco lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Francisco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Francisco takes one on the button.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francisco misses with a looping left.
Francisco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Francisco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Francisco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but LeRoy Brown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Francisco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Francisco misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Francisco.
Nice jab there from Francisco.
Francisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Francisco counters with a left and a right that stings Brown.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Francisco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Francisco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Francisco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francisco misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Brown.
Francisco is rocked!
Francisco throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Francisco moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Francisco finds it's target.
LeRoy Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Francisco moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Francisco lands a jab-cross combination.
Francisco cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francisco moves away from the strike by Brown.
Francisco lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francisco slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
A little feinted left hand from Francisco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Francisco works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Francisco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Francisco throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Francisco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown takes a swing at Francisco's ribcage but misses.
Francisco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Francisco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Francisco connects with the punch.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Francisco back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franciscos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Francisco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Francisco scores with a three punch combo!
Brown misses with a double jab.
Francisco seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Francisco scores with a punch to the head.
Francisco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Brown throws a right and a left that Francisco avoids nicely.
Francisco looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Francisco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Francisco throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francisco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Francisco throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Francisco.
Brown throws a hook but Francisco avoids it easily.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Francisco finds it's target.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Francisco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francisco dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Brown takes a swing at Francisco's ribcage but misses.
Francisco moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
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 Rei Francisco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Francisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Francisco misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Francisco lands with a right hand.
Brown thuds a left hand into Francisco's body.
Francisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francisco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Francisco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Francisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown takes a swing at Francisco's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Francisco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francisco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco swinging wildly here.
Francisco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Francisco.
Francisco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown tests Francisco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Francisco looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Francisco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francisco moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Francisco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Francisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown avoids the body shot from Francisco.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Francisco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francisco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Francisco moves out of range of the strikes.
Francisco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
letting Francisco counter with a right hand.
Francisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown misses the body punch
and Francisco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francisco was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Francisco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Francisco throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Francisco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown misses with a hook. Francisco ducked under it nicely.
Brown lands with a hook. Francisco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Francisco moves out of range of the strikes.
Francisco throws a big counter combination but Brown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Francisco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Francisco throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Francisco feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Francisco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like LeRoy Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francisco moves away from the strike by Brown.
Francisco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Francisco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Francisco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Francisco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Francisco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!
Brown swings for the body but Francisco moves out of range.
Francisco lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Francisco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
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 Rei Francisco.
Well Francisco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rei Francisco!
A victorious Rei Francisco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Wid (ranked 1271 p4p, 159 weight class) and Ernesto Carvallo (ranked 1090 p4p, 131 weight class). Wid comes to the cage accompanied by YNW Melly - Murder On My MInd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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156 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Wid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ernesto Carvallo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvallo lands with a straight right. Wid didn't see that one coming.
Carvallo misses with a wild body shot.
Carvallo misses with a hook to the body
and Wid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carvallo's guard.
Wid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvallo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wid looks up at the clock and then as Carvallo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wid in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wid slows the pace down.
Wid wants to control but Carvallo is keeping him busy.
Wid landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Wid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Carvallo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wid in side control, throwing shots but Carvallo defends.
Carvallo defending against the ground and pound.
Carvallo defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Wid crashes against the mat.
Carvallo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wid 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 Carvallo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Carvallo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wid.
Wid in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wid throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Carvallo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wid connects with a decent elbow.
Wid has hold of Carvallo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Carvallo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wid cranks the arm and Carvallo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Carvallo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thomas Wid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Filipovich (ranked 2759 p4p, 111 weight class) and Enoch Rubio (ranked 2650 p4p, 107 weight class). Enoch Rubio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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298 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fedor Filipovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enoch Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio tries to clinch but Filipovich is having none of it.
Rubio looks to clinch
and Filipovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Filipovich looks to throw the jab but Rubio is out of range.
Rubio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rubio throws a head kick that misses.
Rubio wants to clinch but Filipovich slips to the side
and Filipovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rubio thinking.
Filipovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rubios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Enoch Rubio has been cut.
Rubio tries to land a body kick
and Filipovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rubio thinking.
Rubio looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Filipovich scores with a nice strike.
Filipovich cracks Rubio with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovich has managed to clinch.
Filipovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Filipovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubio ducks under a wild hook from Filipovich.
A jab lands there for Filipovich.
Filipovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rubio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Filipovich jabs Rubio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Filipovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rubio momentarily.
Filipovich scores with a body shot.
Filipovich lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Filipovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That has opened up Enoch Rubio's cut even more.
Filipovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Filipovich is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Filipovich lands a big right hand that sends Rubio crashing to the mat! Filipovich stays standing though and waves Rubio back to his feet!
Rubio is rocked!
Rubio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Filipovich counters with a right hand from hell and Rubio is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Filipovich!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flibberti Gibbet (ranked 1847 p4p, 230 weight class) and Carwyn Cain (ranked 1418 p4p, 179 weight class). Carwyn Cain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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154 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Flibberti Gibbet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Carwyn Cain!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibbet avoids it really well and circles away.
Gibbet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gibbet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gibbet lands a nice shot to the body.
Cain throws a head kick but Gibbet moves out of range.
Gibbet throws a leg kick but Cain checks it.
Gibbet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gibbet dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cain blocks a jab.
Donk. Gibbet catches Cain right on the button with a cross.
Gibbet misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gibbet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibbet tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain stops Gibbet from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibbet wants to get back to his feet but Cain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cain lands a couple of elbows.
Cain postures up and lands a big shot to Gibbet's brow.
Cain distracts Gibbet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain prevents Gibbet from getting back to his feet.
Gibbet keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Cain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cain is in close to Gibbet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gibbet's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbet is looking to escape.
Cain is working for a kimura but Gibbet is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Cain there.
Gibbet has hold of Cain's hands but Cain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cain working the head and body with strikes.
Cain moves into full mount! Gibbet won't be happy about that!
Cain working the ground and pound effectively.
Gibbet is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gibbet covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carwyn Cain!
A very excited looking Carwyn Cain rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hal Jordan (ranked 601 p4p, 76 weight class) and Chrisopher Ball (ranked 849 p4p, 103 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Hal Jordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chrisopher Ball!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
A body shot lands from Ball.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Ball misses with some punches.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ball up against the cage.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball is working Jordan over against the cage.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Ball blocking some punches.
Ball tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Ball takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball working aggressively here.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Jordan takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Hal Jordan has been cut.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Jordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Ball lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Ball on the inside.
Jordan is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Jordan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Jordan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jordan.
Jordan lands with a right to the head.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Ball's head.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Ball.
A short uppercut from Ball.
Ball misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Jordan takes a shot to the head.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chrisopher Ball will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hal Jordan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Ball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ball! But no joy.
Jordan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jordan misses with a hook
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball scores with a sloppy right hand. Jordan should have avoided that one.
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jordan misses with a jab to the body
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball moves into range and clinches up with Jordan.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Ball's head.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball blocking some punches.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball lands a right hand.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
Chrisopher Ball seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ball misses with a body punch.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball takes a shot to the head.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jordan.
Jordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball misses with some punches.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ball creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jordan.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head.
A nice left hand lands by Jordan.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ball controls his hands.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Ball blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Ball controls the action.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball blocking some punches.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chrisopher Ball will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hal Jordan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jordan misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ball! But no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Ball blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan.
Jordan looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Jordan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball blocking some punches.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Jordan.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Jordan to work.
Jordan lands with a short head shot 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!
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball misses with a body punch.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Jordan.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball lands a shot to the body.
Ball lands an uppercut.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Jordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ball.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Jordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Ball.
Ball misses with some punches.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball gets through Jordan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hal Jordan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Hal Jordan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ball scores with a counter punch that sends Jordan to the canvas! Ball smells blood - he's punishing Jordan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jordan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrisopher Ball!
Chrisopher Ball is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Azevedo Souza (ranked 265 p4p, 38 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 1387 p4p, 174 weight class). Scott Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Azevedo Souza punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Azevedo Souza lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azevedo Souza pinned against the cage. Azevedo Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice strike.
Smith tries for a takedown but Azevedo Souza circles away easily
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Gabriel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azevedo Souza did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azevedo Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Azevedo Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard.
Smith controls Azevedo Souza momentarily but Azevedo Souza frees himself.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith wants to improve his position but Azevedo Souza is controlling well.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Azevedo Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Azevedo Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Azevedo Souza doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza is keeping the position.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Azevedo Souza!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Azevedo Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Azevedo Souza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Azevedo Souza's guard.
Azevedo Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Azevedo Souza keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azevedo Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Azevedo Souza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Azevedo Souza!
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azevedo Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azevedo Souza slips nicely into half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Azevedo Souza forces his way into half guard.
Azevedo Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azevedo Souza moves to the back position.
Azevedo Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Azevedo Souza is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Smith taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Azevedo Souza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
Gabriel Azevedo Souza retains his lightweight title!
Gabriel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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