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SPARTA 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jedd Jacob (ranked 5474 p4p, 177 weight class) and Kyle Vluehorn (ranked 6232 p4p, 81 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jedd Jacob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Vluehorn!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacob throws a hook but Vluehorn blocks it.
And Vluehorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacob pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vluehorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vluehorn throws a sloppy head kick and Jacob moves out of range easily.
Jacob throws a nice head kick!
Jacob bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jacob lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vluehorn takes a step back to recover.
Jacob lands a body shot.
Jacob looks to score with a jab to the body but Vluehorn is just out of range.
Vluehorn blocks a head kick by Jacob.
Vluehorn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vluehorn looks winded!
Jacob just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacob just misses with a punch to the body.
Vluehorn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacob swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacob takes a swing at Vluehorn's ribcage but misses.
Jacob is looking to wear down Vluehorn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vluehorn is defended easily by Jacob.
Vluehorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacob can pounce on him.
Jacob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Vluehorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacob pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vluehorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacob keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Jacob was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vluehorn.
Vluehorn moves in looking to clinch but Jacob pushes him off.
Jacob goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Kyle Vluehorn has been cut.
Vluehorn closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacob has a couple of punches blocked by Vluehorn.
Jacob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vluehorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vluehorn tries to clinch up but Jacob circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacob. Vluehorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vluehorn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacob dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vluehorn. That did some damage!
Jacob throws an overhand right that lands on Vluehorn's shoulder, as Vluehorn tries to avoid the shot.
Jacob throws a lazy head kick
and Vluehorn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacob thinking.
Jacob lands with a nice body punch.
Jacob misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacob throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vluehorn.
Vluehorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vluehorn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jedd Jacob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Vluehorn.
Jacob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vluehorn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jacob scores with a leg kick.
Jacob tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vluehorn manages to avoid it.
Vluehorn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacob swivels and escapes.
Jacob plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vluehorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacob.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vluehorn tries to clinch but Jacob is having none of it.
Jedd Jacob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacob delivers a nice body kick.
Vluehorn moves in looking to clinch but Jacob pushes him off.
Jacob lands a jab to Vluehorn's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacob keeps the fight on the outside.
Vluehorn moves in looking to clinch but Jacob pushes him off.
Jacob cracks the inside of Vluehorn's front leg.
Jacob tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacob. Vluehorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vluehorn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacob. Jacob obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacob swings for the body but Vluehorn moves out of range.
Vluehorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vluehorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jedd Jacob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Vluehorn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacob scores with a head kick. Vluehorn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jacob scores with a leg kick.
Vluehorn misses the body punch
and Jacob makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vluehorn really felt that one!
Jacob throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Vluehorn crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jedd Jacob!
Jedd Jacob seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Abellan (ranked 6256 p4p, 500 weight class) and Kubo Sujitsu (ranked 5570 p4p, 477 weight class). Kubo Sujitsu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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157 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gerardo Abellan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kubo Sujitsu!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abellan connects with the punch.
Abellan looks to land a right hand but Sujitsu moved out of range.
Sujitsu feints and as Abellan raises his hands in defense, Sujitsu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Abellan keeping full guard, as Sujitsu tries to pass.
Sujitsu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abellan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sujitsu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sujitsu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sujitsu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sujitsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abellan, who protects the arm well.
Abellan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sujitsu on the ground.
Abellan isn't going anywhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sujitsu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Abellan is trying to escape and Sujitsu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Abellan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sujitsu! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kubo Sujitsu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Banchamek Buakaw (ranked 3151 p4p, 354 weight class) and Bkekimpilo Sotobe (ranked 4292 p4p, 425 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Banchamek Buakaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bkekimpilo Sotobe!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotobe slips under a jab from Buakaw.
Sotobe flicks out a counter leg kick but Buakaw steps away.
Buakaw avoids the head kick by Sotobe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buakaw.
Buakaw darts in and clinches Sotobe up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sotobe.
Buakaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Buakaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sotobe.
Sotobe's coach down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sotobe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sotobe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buakaw misses with a body punch.
Sotobe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotobe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buakaw tries to throw a body punch but Sotobe avoids it by throwing Buakaw back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buakaw.
Sotobe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sotobe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sotobe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buakaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sotobe.
Sotobe is trying to break the clinch but Buakaw is controlling him.
Sotobe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sotobe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sotobe misses with some punches.
Buakaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Buakaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buakaw tries to work over Sotobe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buakaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buakaw presses Sotobe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buakaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sotobe misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotobe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooh!!! Sotobe has knocked Buakaw down with a huge combo! Sotobe steps away and waves a wobbly Buakaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Buakaw is rocked!
It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sotobe throws a powerful right kick. Buakaw tried to block low but the kick was high! Buakaw was taken right off of his feet! Sotobe jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bkekimpilo Sotobe!
Our winner, Bkekimpilo Sotobe, 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.
In defeat, Banchamek Buakaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coach Wrestley (ranked 2645 p4p, 302 weight class) and Scott Lee (ranked 4233 p4p, 442 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sweet Caroline kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Coach Wrestley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Lee!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestley throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee feints the counter takedown.
Wrestley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Wrestley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wrestley pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lee is pressing down on Wrestley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wrestley's guard.
Wrestley trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wrestley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Wrestley keeps moving.
Wrestley can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Wrestley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Wrestley wants to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Wrestley is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wrestley wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wrestley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Wrestley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wrestley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestley is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is trying for a kimura here. Wrestley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lee wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Lee!
An out of breath Scott Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Martin Espiga (ranked 3330 p4p, 374 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 3479 p4p, 393 weight class). Gracie has chosen Olha a Explosão as his entrance music. Juan Martin Espiga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Martin Espiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espiga instigates a clinch.
Espiga pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Espiga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Espiga breaks the clinch.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie has hold of Espiga's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Espiga seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Espiga is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Espiga is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Gracie!
A relieved looking Rickson Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Jacinto (ranked 2483 p4p, 88 weight class) and Tim Shaw (ranked 3088 p4p, 111 weight class). Jacinto comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Tim Shaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emilio Jacinto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacinto cracks Shaw with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shaw looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jacinto finish him?
Shaw is rocked!
It looks like Tim Shaw has been cut.
Jacinto is stalking Shaw. Shaw circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Jacinto, and it's lights out! Shaw really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Jacinto!
Emilio Jacinto is the new super heavyweight champion!
Emilio Jacinto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Guerrero (ranked 3016 p4p, 335 weight class) and Jomar Galang (ranked 3436 p4p, 387 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guerrero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Time Is Now. Galang has chosen No Other Name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jomar Galang!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Galang.
Guerrero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galang clobbers Guerrero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Galang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guerrero.
Galang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guerrero shoots in but Galang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guerrero walks into a jab.
Guerrero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guerrero. Galang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galang defending well as Guerrero loads up on a big left hand.
Guerrero ducks under a wild hook from Galang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galang scores with a jab to the head.
Galang is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Galang blocks a jab.
Guerrero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galang lands a nice looking body shot.
Guerrero slips a straight right by Galang.
Galang throws out a loose jab but Guerrero uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guerrero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Galang was covering up waiting for the punch and Guerrero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Guerrero won't allow Galang to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guerrero working some strikes from top position.
Guerrero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerrero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guerrero connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Galang has momentary wrist control but Guerrero slips an elbow through the middle.
Galang is rocked!
Galang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guerrero defends it easily.
Galang is still in real trouble! Can Guerrero finish him?
Guerrero connects with a couple of short punches.
Guerrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guerrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guerrero won't allow Galang to sweep him here.
Galang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guerrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guerrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Galang's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Guerrero!
A very excited looking Eddie Guerrero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jomar Galang spoke after the fight, saying 'I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I
think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dome Graybeard (ranked 2752 p4p, 255 weight class) and Arttu Peltonen (ranked 2768 p4p, 258 weight class). Graybeard comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name. Dome Graybeard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dome Graybeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arttu Peltonen!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graybeard tries to bum rush Peltonen with a series of wild strikes but Peltonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peltonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Graybeard counters with a left to the body.
Peltonen staying out of range there.
Graybeard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Peltonen looks for a takedown but Graybeard sprawls well.
Peltonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Graybeard misses the target.
Graybeard stuns Peltonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graybeard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graybeard ducks under a wild hook from Peltonen.
A little feinted left hand from Graybeard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peltonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peltonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Graybeard keeping full guard, as Peltonen tries to pass.
Graybeard keeping moving, preventing Peltonen from controlling successfully.
Peltonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graybeard keeping full guard, as Peltonen tries to pass.
Peltonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Graybeard is trying to keep Peltonen in close.
Peltonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Graybeard tries to get to full guard but Peltonen has control of the leg.
Peltonen is controlling the pace.
Peltonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Peltonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peltonen is looking for a kimura here.
Graybeard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltonen on the ground.
Graybeard is trying to get back to full guard.
Graybeard controlling the position well.
Peltonen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltonen wants to take a breather but Graybeard is having none of it.
Peltonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Peltonen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Graybeard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Peltonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arttu Peltonen!
A very excited looking Arttu Peltonen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robin Gracie (ranked 1489 p4p, 161 weight class) and Shawn Arteezy (ranked 2607 p4p, 237 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Olha a Explosão. Robin Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shawn Arteezy's chin.
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152 lbs
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152 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robin Gracie!
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, Shawn Arteezy!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arteezy has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arteezy.
Arteezy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Robin Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Arteezy.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Arteezy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arteezy 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.
Arteezy throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arteezy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Arteezy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Arteezy gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Arteezy from improving his position.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arteezy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteezy wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount!
Arteezy wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Arteezy can't escape the position.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arteezy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arteezy shrugs it off.
Arteezy 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.
Arteezy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gracie pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteezy is looking to get to half guard.
Arteezy tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Arteezy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Arteezy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robin Gracie!
A victorious Robin Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 944 p4p, 150 weight class) and Flint Beaswood (ranked 2259 p4p, 317 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Olha a Explosão blaring out of the sound system. 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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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Gracie!
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, Flint Beaswood!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Beaswood ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaswood manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Beaswood.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Beaswood shoots in.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Beaswood counters with a takedown into side control.
Beaswood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beaswood working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Beaswood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beaswood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beaswood creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Beaswood throws a strike but Gracie manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Beaswood tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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