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ICC 16: Harris v Leahy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Torres (ranked 3264 p4p, 186 weight class) and Randy Harper (ranked 4515 p4p, 226 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Mikey Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Harper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres lands a head kick!
Torres throws a combination that misses
and Harper counters with a left and a right that stings Torres.
Torres misses with a kick to the body
and Harper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harper moves away from the strike by Torres.
Torres swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torres is rocked!
Harper throws a leg kick that misses.
Torres is looking to slow Harper down with leg kicks.
Torres throws a right hand that Harper ducks under and follows up with a left that Harper also avoids with ease.
Harper thinks about the counter body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres throws a series of punches but Harper avoids them all with ease.
Harper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Torres with a body shot.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick
and Harper counters with a right hand to the body.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
Torres throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
Torres throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harper counters with a left and a right that stings Torres.
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
Harper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws a combination that misses
and Harper counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.
Mikey Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Torres walks into a straight right hand from Harper.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Harper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harper lands a right hook to the body.
Torres throws a head kick but Harper moves out of range.
Harper misses with a body kick.
Torres throws a combination that misses
and Harper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres throws a push kick but Harper slaps the foot to one side.
Torres gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harper counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Harper thinks about the counter body kick.
Harper throws a body kick that misses.
Harper slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Torres plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Torres throws a sloppy head kick
and Harper counters with a nice uppercut.
Harper lands a body shot.
Torres throws a lazy head kick
and Harper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Torres throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Harper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Harper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Torres falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torres half committed to a counter leg kick.
Torres throws a combination that misses
and Harper counters with a right hand to the body.
Torres throws a low kick but Harper avoids it.
Torres misses with an uppercut
and Harper counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Harper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Harper moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Harper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres throws a right hand that Harper ducks under and follows up with a left that Harper also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Harper is just out of range.
Harper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harper avoids the head kick by Torres.
Torres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harper counters with a straight right hand.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torres scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick from Torres lands but Harper takes it in his stride.
It looks like Randy Harper has been cut.
Torres is looking to wear down Harper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Torres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres throws a push kick but Harper slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Torres.
Harper steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Harper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick
and Harper counters with a nice body kick.
Torres misses with a double jab
enabling Harper to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres misses with a double jab
and Harper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torres looks to land a body kick but Harper moved away.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick
and Harper counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres throws a lazy head kick
and Harper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torres thinking.
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Harper counter with a right hand.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres misses with a combination
and Harper counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Harper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harper steps in with a hook that catches Torres right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Harper follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Torres looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Harper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry White (ranked 2635 p4p, 332 weight class) and Kamaru Usman (ranked 2410 p4p, 299 weight class). Barry White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry White !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamaru Usman!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Usman pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Usman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usman breaks the clinch.
Usman cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Usman there.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Usman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White 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.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Usman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White 's head backwards.
Usman cracks White with a good jab.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Usman misses the target.
Usman tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but White checks it well.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Usman.
Usman throws a hook but White blocks it.
Usman catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Usman - just one landing.
Jab, jab by Usman - just one landing.
Usman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
White moves away from the strike by Usman.
Usman lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Usman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Usman misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Usman lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Usman lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
Usman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Usman is quick to defend against it.
Usman swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Usman to the mat! Usman manages to get full guard.
Usman wants to sweep but no luck.
Usman wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usman throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman 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.
A jab lands there for Usman.
Usman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Usman has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Usman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Usman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Usman lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Usman coming out on top.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Usman defends it nicely.
Usman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Usman misses with a two punch combination.
Usman sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamaru Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman cracks a nice hook into White 's ribs.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Usman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Usman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Usman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White has Usman pressed against the cage, preventing Usman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White keeps control of Usman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White keeps control of Usman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Usman struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Usman.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Usman cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Usman tests White 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
White has a takedown stuffed.
Usman lands a nice hook to White 's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Usman lands a jab to White 's midsection.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
White walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman lands a glancing blow to the side of White 's head.
Kamaru Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
Usman wants to break the clinch but can't.
White wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman breaks the clinch.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Usman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White gets tackled into the cage by Usman. Usman maintains the clinch.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Usman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry White . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman tests White 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamaru Usman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barry White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Usman darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Usman is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Usman down to the mat. Usman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Usman lands a right hook to the body.
White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman scores with a nice strike.
Usman scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
White takes one on the button.
Usman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Usman connects with the punch.
Usman lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Usman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Usman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!
Kamaru Usman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Jiro (ranked 1398 p4p, 165 weight class) and Sarvar Yuldashev (ranked 1707 p4p, 189 weight class). Yuldashev has chosen Gods Gonna Cut You Down- Johnny Cash as his entrance music. 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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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Jiro!
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, Sarvar Yuldashev !
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuldashev lands a nice hook to Jiro's body. Jiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yuldashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Jiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jiro misses the shot to the body.
Yuldashev throws a series of punches but Jiro avoids them all with ease.
Jiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Yuldashev moves into the clinch.
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Yuldashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiro throws out the jab.
Jiro throws a leg kick
and Yuldashev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiro closes the distance and pushes Yuldashev back into the cage.
Yuldashev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuldashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Jiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuldashev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yuldashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiro swings for the body but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Jiro misses with a right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a right hand to the body.
Jiro misses with a hook
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev misses with a hook. Jiro ducked under it nicely.
Jiro is looking to counter the offense by Yuldashev and move into the clinch.
Jiro looks to land a right hand but Yuldashev moved out of range.
Jiro moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
Nice shot lands for Yuldashev .
Jiro misses with a hook. Yuldashev ducked under it nicely.
Yuldashev misses with a straight right.
Yuldashev lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarvar Yuldashev 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.
A shot to the body from Jiro misses
and Yuldashev moves into the clinch.
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
Yuldashev 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jiro under the eye.
Jiro moves into range and clinches up with Yuldashev .
Yuldashev breaks the clinch.
Jiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Jiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yuldashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiro's elbow.
Jiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuldashev takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Sarvar Yuldashev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Jiro misses with a body punch
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the body
letting Jiro counter with a right hand.
Jiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuldashev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Jiro there.
Jiro misses with a body shot.
Jiro misses with a jab to the body
letting Yuldashev counter with a right hand.
Jiro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yuldashev sprawling to the canvas! Yuldashev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jiro finish him?!
That has opened up Sarvar Yuldashev 's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuldashev throws a shot from downtown. Jiro moves away and avoids it.
Sarvar Yuldashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiro has closed the distance and engaged Yuldashev in a clinch.
Jiro scores with a shot to the side of Yuldashev 's head.
A short right from Jiro on the inside.
Jiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiro has Yuldashev pressed against the cage, preventing Yuldashev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yuldashev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiro cracks Yuldashev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jiro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yuldashev to stand back up!
Yuldashev is rocked!
The cut above Sarvar Yuldashev 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ken Jiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiro shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Yuldashev takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Jiro sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Yuldashev bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Jiro!
Sarvar Yuldashev spoke after the fight, saying 'I respect my opponent. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billel Kassib (ranked 25184 p4p, 553 weight class) and Alex Pereira (ranked 7244 p4p, 537 weight class). Alex Pereira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billel Kassib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassib lands a jab to Pereira's midsection.
Pereira scores with a hook.
Billel Kassib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassib connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kassib has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAK training in the buildup to the fight.
Kassib slips a straight right by Pereira.
Kassib lands the left hand.
Kassib lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Pereira is looking to close the distance but Kassib sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Pereira crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Pereira is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Billel Kassib!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Musashi (ranked 2154 p4p, 240 weight class) and Jose Carvaleho (ranked 3250 p4p, 352 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Carvaleho!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Carvaleho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi throws a combination that misses
so Carvaleho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carvaleho trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvaleho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musashi is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Poseidon MMA inform me that Carvaleho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carvaleho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carvaleho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carvaleho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho is looking to advance position but Musashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carvaleho tries to lock up and control but Musashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Musashi prevents Carvaleho from getting the reversal.
Musashi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho wants to hold on but Musashi pushes him away.
Carvaleho can't escape the position.
Musashi avoids the attempt from Carvaleho to control.
Musashi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carvaleho hang on?
Musashi lands a big shot there that rocks Carvaleho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carvaleho is bucking up trying to escape but Musashi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carvaleho taking shots to the head.
Musashi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Musashi working for a submission but Carvaleho is keeping him at bay.
Musashi punching from mount but Carvaleho doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Musashi lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvaleho manages to control the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvaleho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Musashi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carvaleho looks a forlorn figure.
Musashi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carvaleho hang on?
Carvaleho wants to control but Musashi is having none of it.
Musashi lands a couple of good shots and Carvaleho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Musashi not allowing Carvaleho to control his hands.
Musashi scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvaleho covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvaleho is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carvaleho breaks Musashi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Carvaleho tries to free his leg and advance position but Musashi is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Musashi 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.
Musashi lands a jab to the nose.
Musashi tries for a takedown but Carvaleho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Musashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi moves out of range as Carvaleho strikes.
Musashi punishes Carvaleho's body with a nice straight punch.
Carvaleho stuffs the takedown.
Carvaleho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Musashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvaleho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carvaleho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carvaleho manages to break the clinch.
Carvaleho has managed to clinch.
Carvaleho tightens his grip and picks Musashi up, before dumping him to the ground. Musashi manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carvaleho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Musashi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carvaleho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Musashi.
Musashi tries to buck Carvaleho off but Carvaleho is having none of it.
Musashi tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Musashi is looking to reverse the position.
Musashi being controlled for a moment.
Musashi struggling a bit here.
Carvaleho controlling from side mount.
Carvaleho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi is trying to get back to half guard.
Carvaleho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Musashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carvaleho wants to control but Musashi is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musashi is trying to control Carvaleho's posture but Carvaleho avoids it.
Carvaleho works to advance to full mount. Musashi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carvaleho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jab by Musashi.
Musashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carvaleho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Musashi!
You can see the frustration on Musashi's face as Carvaleho controls the position.
Musashi is looking for a sweep.
Carvaleho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Musashi throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Carvaleho wants to control but Musashi is keeping him busy.
Musashi is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Musashi, who protects the arm well.
Musashi is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Musashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joe Musashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Musashi is trying to keep Carvaleho in close.
Carvaleho wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.
Carvaleho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carvaleho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carvaleho controlling from the top position.
Carvaleho wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Musashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carvaleho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carvaleho wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.
Carvaleho has gone for a leg lock! Musashi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carvaleho's guard.
Carvaleho controls Musashi momentarily but Musashi frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvaleho is looking for a triangle but Musashi pushes his legs off easily.
Carvaleho wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Carvaleho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carvaleho 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Joe Musashi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Joe Musashi!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Joe Musashi!
Joe Musashi wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramsey Tupper (ranked 4643 p4p, 486 weight class) and Markus Raffo (ranked 1265 p4p, 178 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ramsey Tupper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Markus Raffo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tupper duly obliges.
Tupper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tupper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Raffo is rocked!
Tupper jabs at Raffo's body.
Raffo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tupper finish him?
Raffo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tupper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raffo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupper.
Raffo seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupper lands a jab-cross combination.
Tupper connects with a looping right hand.
Tupper staying out of range there.
Tupper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tupper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raffo throws a big shot that misses.
Tupper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupper tried to counter with a leg kick but Raffo avoided it.
Tupper scores with the left hand. Raffo knows he should have avoided that one.
Raffo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupper.
Tupper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raffo avoids the head kick by Tupper.
Raffo feints the counter takedown.
Tupper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffo.
Tupper cracks Raffo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupper was well out of range. Poor timing from Raffo.
A left and a right from Tupper both land. Nice combination.
Raffo misses with a looping left.
Raffo throws a right hand that misses
and Tupper counters with a one-two to the body.
Tupper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raffo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tupper.
Markus Raffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tupper to the mat! Tupper manages to get full guard.
Raffo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tupper looking to control.
Raffo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupper's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Raffo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raffo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tupper managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupper.
A punch combination from Tupper misses.
Tupper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffo momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Raffo avoids nicely.
Raffo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tupper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffo.
Tupper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffo manages to avoid it.
Tupper looks to land a combination but Raffo avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Tupper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raffo misses with a hook.
Tupper misses with a wild combination.
Tupper checks a low kick from Raffo.
Tupper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tupper scores with a leg kick.
Tupper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Raffo eats them both and turns towards Tupper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Raffo throws a hook but Tupper avoids it easily.
Raffo throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffo tries to land a leg kick but Tupper saw it coming and moves away.
Raffo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tupper throws a series of strikes that have Raffo backpedaling.
Raffo throws a right hand that misses
and Tupper counters with a three punch combo that has Raffo backing up. Raffo nods at Tupper to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Raffo misses with a leg kick
and Raffo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raffo dodges the punch combination from Tupper.
Raffo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raffo there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tupper's half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raffo working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raffo in particular looking to stall.
Tupper is looking to control Raffo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tupper avoid being mounted?
Raffo lands with a punch from half guard.
Raffo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Raffo working Tupper over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raffo thows a huge punch but Tupper dodges it nicely.
Raffo controlling the pace.
Raffo seems to be working for a kimura but Tupper defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper trying to control here.
Raffo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tupper punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Tupper dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Raffo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Raffo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupper.
Tupper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Raffo eats them both and turns towards Tupper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tupper lands with a straight right. Raffo didn't see that one coming.
Tupper scores with a three punch combo!
Tupper throws a series of punches but Raffo moves out of range.
Raffo throws a hook but Tupper avoids it easily.
Tupper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raffo can do to turn this around?
A combination from Tupper does no damage.
Raffo misses with a left hand
and Tupper counters with an inside leg kick.
Raffo misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raffo gets a takedown into half guard.
Raffo controlling the action here.
Tupper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raffo on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffo lands with a punch from half guard.
Raffo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raffo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Raffo content just to control the position here.
Ramsey Tupper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tupper wants to hold on but Raffo pushes him away.
Raffo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Raffo controlling his opponent.
Raffo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Raffo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 Ramsey Tupper.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tupper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ramsey Tupper!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ramsey Tupper!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ramsey Tupper!
Ramsey Tupper wins by unanimous decision!
Ramsey Tupper 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Li Qiang (ranked 1225 p4p, 148 weight class) and Thomas Baba (ranked 1814 p4p, 198 weight class). Thomas Baba is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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258 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Li Qiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Baba!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qiang throws a series of punches but Baba moves out of range.
A punch combination from Qiang misses.
Baba staying out of range there.
Baba punishes Qiang's body with a nice straight punch.
Qiang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Qiang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baba is looking to reverse the position.
Baba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Qiang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Qiang controls the position.
Qiang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Qiang scores with punches from side control.
Qiang scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Baba is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba is not content to let Qiang control the position.
Qiang takes a little break here. Baba wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Baba prevents Qiang from moving into mount.
Baba being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Qiang.
Qiang is looking to take a break and control but Baba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qiang controls the position from side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Qiang 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.
Qiang misses with a hook.
Qiang moves away from the strike by Baba.
A jab from Baba misses.
A big left from Qiang misses.
A jab lands there for Qiang.
Qiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Baba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Qiang thinking.
Qiang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Qiang looking to pass the guard.
Qiang with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang throws a big elbow that misses.
Baba is looking to sweep but instead, Qiang has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Qiang lands a nice short elbow.
Qiang wants to pass to mount but Baba is defending the position.
Qiang is working hard here to advance position.
Baba wants to get back to full guard but Qiang has passed into side control.
Qiang controls the position from side control.
Baba is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Qiang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Qiang is chipping away with strikes.
Baba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Qiang working away.
Qiang lands some shots froms side control.
Qiang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Qiang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Qiang advances to full mount.
Qiang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Qiang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Qiang controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Qiang dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Thomas Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li Qiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baba wants it to stay on the feet.
Baba slips under a jab.
Qiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Baba lands a really nice looking cross but Qiang seems unphased.
Qiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baba can do to turn this around?
Qiang connects with a right hand. Baba shakes it off.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Baba.
Baba connects with a body shot.
Baba is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Qiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Qiang misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Qiang with that takedown attempt.
Jab from Qiang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Baba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qiang misses with an uppercut.
Qiang misses with a few strikes there.
Baba looks to land a right hand but Qiang moved out of range.
Qiang cracks Baba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baba connects with a body shot that sends Qiang's belly button to the back.
Baba cracks Qiang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Qiang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baba finish him?
Baba's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang misses with a two punch combination.
Qiang is aggressively charging in as Baba backs up avoiding any damage. Baba tosses out a jab and Qiang runs right into it face first! Qiang is out cold! Baba dropped down on all fours and is barking in Qiang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Baba!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ursher Baby (ranked 3039 p4p, 332 weight class) and Jasper Ghost (ranked 3592 p4p, 378 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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162 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, Ursher Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jasper Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost shoots in for a takedown but Baby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baby throws a big counter combination but Ghost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jasper Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ghost with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Baby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baby pinned against the cage. Baby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ursher Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Ghost.
Ghost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baby is fending him off so far but Ghost persists. Nope, Baby circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ghost somewhat.
Baby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost tries for a takedown but Baby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Ghost looks to move away, Baby throws a big counter combo but Ghost just gets out of the way.
Ursher Baby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Baby as Ghost shoots in.
Ghost gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baby counters with a crisp one two that drops Ghost! Baby thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ghost to his feet! Ghost is in big trouble!
Ghost is rocked!
Ghost dives in for a single leg takedown but Baby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ghost fails to land the takedown.
Ghost looks winded!
Baby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baby wants it to stay on the feet.
Ghost with a poor takedown
and Baby counters with a three punch combo that has Ghost backing up. Ghost nods at Baby to acknowledge the strikes.
Ghost is still on wobbly legs! Can Baby finish him?
Ghost misses with a takedown
and Baby counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ghost off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Baby follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ghost was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ursher Baby!
An out of breath Ursher Baby 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Wreak Havoc (ranked 959 p4p, 118 weight class) and Thommy Harinck (ranked 1504 p4p, 185 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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157 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wreak Havoc !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thommy Harinck!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Havoc .
A big right from Havoc misses.
Havoc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harinck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Havoc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Havoc sets himself, and Harinck steps forward looking for the clinch! Havoc avoids it this time.
Harinck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harinck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Havoc drops his hands momentarily and Harinck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Havoc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Havoc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Havoc closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Havoc .
Havoc gets through Harinck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harinck lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harinck can't find room to land a body shot as Havoc controls the action.
Havoc blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harinck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Havoc misses with some punches.
Havoc tries to work over Harinck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Havoc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by Havoc .
Harinck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Havoc lands a knee to the body.
Harinck managing to block the knees to the body from Havoc .
Havoc tries to throw a body punch but Harinck avoids it by throwing Havoc back against the cage.
Harinck has had enough of the clinch but Havoc keeps him there for the moment.
Havoc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harinck's elbow.
Harinck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Havoc misses with a knee to the head.
Harinck is looking to break free of the clinch but Havoc has double underhooks.
Harinck tries a body shot but Havoc blocks it.
Havoc blocks an uppercut.
Harinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Havoc works on Harinck's body with a couple of short punches.
Harinck blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc tries to throw a body punch but Harinck avoids it by throwing Havoc back against the cage.
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by Havoc .
Havoc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harinck blocks an uppercut.
Harinck throws an elbow that misses.
Harinck tries to circle away but Havoc has him pinned against the cage.
Harinck misses with the head strike.
Harinck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Havoc struggles to land a body shot inside as Harinck controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Havoc .
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havoc .
Havoc stalling.
Harinck has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Havoc seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Harinck can turn it around.
Harinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harinck lands a left hand.
Harinck tries a body shot but Havoc blocks it.
Harinck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havoc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Havoc scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Havoc fails to land.
Havoc scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wreak Havoc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Havoc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Havoc lands a jab to Harinck's midsection.
Havoc has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice combination there by Harinck.
Havoc swings for the body but Harinck moves out of range.
Wreak Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havoc misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harinck, as that shot connected.
Harinck missing with a left hand there. Havoc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Havoc throws a body punch but Harinck moves out of range.
Havoc throws the kick towards the body but Harinck avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havoc scores with a head kick.
Havoc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harinck was well out of range. Poor timing from Havoc .
Havoc misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Harinck counter with a right hand.
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!
Havoc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harinck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Havoc connects with the punch.
Havoc slips a straight right by Harinck.
Harinck throws a jab when Havoc was well out of range.
Harinck throws the left hand but Havoc avoids the punch easily.
Havoc misses the shot to the body.
Havoc clinches up with Harinck and pushes him back against the cage.
Harinck tries to throw a body punch but Havoc avoids it by throwing Harinck back against the cage.
Havoc scores with a shoulder strike.
Havoc stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Havoc .
Havoc misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck struggles to land a body shot inside as Havoc controls his hands.
Havoc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harinck struggles to land a body shot inside as Havoc controls his hands.
Harinck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havoc 's elbow.
Wreak Havoc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harinck.
Harinck working hard to break the clinch.
Harinck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havoc misses with a punch on the inside.
Havoc misses with a knee to the head.
Harinck tries to throw a body punch but Havoc avoids it by throwing Harinck back against the cage.
Harinck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harinck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harinck has had enough of the clinch but Havoc keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Harinck.
Harinck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havoc .
Harinck has Havoc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Havoc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harinck as Havoc tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good body shot from Harinck.
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 Wreak Havoc will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harinck instigates a clinch.
Havoc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Havoc can't find room to land a body shot as Harinck controls the action.
Harinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Havoc tries a knee to the head but Harinck blocks it.
Havoc struggles to land a body shot inside as Harinck controls his hands.
Havoc lands with a light punch inside.
Havoc tries to work over Harinck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Havoc wants to stall.
Havoc digs a right hand underneath Harinck's ribcage. Harinck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Havoc lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harinck.
Harinck lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Havoc .
Harinck blocks a body shot from Havoc .
Harinck lands a nice uppercut.
Harinck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Havoc throws a punch but it's blocked by Harinck.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harinck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havoc tries a body shot but Harinck blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck is trying to push Havoc away but Havoc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Havoc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Havoc swings wildly with an uppercut but Harinck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havoc lands with a right to the head.
Havoc misses with a punch on the inside.
Havoc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harinck avoids it.
Harinck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harinck struggles to land a body shot inside as Havoc controls his hands.
Havoc lands with a right to the head.
Harinck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Havoc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harinck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harinck prevents a body shot from Havoc .
Havoc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harinck.
Harinck is trying to break the clinch but Havoc has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Havoc .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc throws a punch but it's blocked by Harinck.
Havoc lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Havoc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harinck blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harinck tries to break free but Havoc pushes him back against the cage.
Harinck misses with a punch to the body.
Havoc is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harinck is defending well for now.
Havoc scores with a hook to the body.
Harinck scores with a shoulder strike.
Havoc missing with knees to the body.
Havoc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harinck's elbow.
Havoc putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harinck in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harinck can't find room to land a body shot as Havoc controls the action.
Havoc blocks a body shot from Harinck.
Havoc stalling in the clinch.
Harinck pushes Havoc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Havoc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havoc pushes Harinck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harinck pushes Havoc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harinck wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wreak Havoc clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harinck misses with a looping left.
Havoc throws a big counter combination but Harinck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Havoc misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Harinck misses.
Harinck scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Wreak Havoc has been cut.
Havoc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harinck. Havoc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Havoc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havoc throws a jab when Harinck was well out of range.
Havoc throws a shot from downtown. Harinck moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Havoc .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havoc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harinck is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Havoc fakes the leg kick and cracks Harinck in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Havoc .
Harinck wants to counter with a clinch but Havoc pushes him away.
Harinck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Havoc closes the distance and pushes Harinck back into the cage.
Harinck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Havoc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harinck misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Havoc .
A short right from Havoc .
Havoc trying to land knees to the body.
Havoc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harinck backwards.
Havoc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harinck.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havoc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Havoc looking to throw knees to the head but Harinck is blocking nicely.
Havoc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havoc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Harinck fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Havoc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Havoc takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Havoc .
Havoc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Havoc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harinck gets through Havoc 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harinck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harinck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Havoc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havoc .
Harinck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Havoc .
Havoc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harinck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Havoc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Havoc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harinck has a couple of punches blocked by Havoc .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havoc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wreak Havoc had his way with Thommy Harinck in that round.
The cut man is working on Wreak Havoc 's cut.
That's time! Havoc 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Harinck misses with the combination.
Wreak Havoc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harinck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Harinck circles away.
A little jabbing left from Harinck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Havoc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harinck circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice side step and Harinck releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harinck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Havoc has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Harinck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck tries to break the clinch but Havoc is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Havoc .
Harinck struggles to land a body shot inside as Havoc controls his hands.
Havoc misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Havoc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Havoc unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harinck lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Havoc misses with a body punch.
Havoc blocks a body shot from Harinck.
Harinck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Havoc s head.
Harinck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Havoc avoiding damage as Harinck throws knees to the body.
Thommy Harinck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harinck throws a head punch that misses.
Harinck prevents a body shot from Havoc .
Havoc blocks a body shot from Harinck.
Havoc blocks a body shot from Harinck.
Good body shot from Havoc .
Harinck throws a head punch that misses.
Havoc tries a body shot but Harinck blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Havoc can't find room to land a body shot as Harinck controls the action.
Harinck breaks the clinch.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Harinck circles away.
Harinck misses with a hook. Havoc ducked under it nicely.
Harinck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harinck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Harinck pushes him off.
Havoc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harinck.
Havoc looks to score with a jab to the body but Harinck is just out of range.
Havoc scores with a hook.
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!
Havoc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harinck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harinck throws a hook but Havoc blocks it.
Havoc appears to be looking for a big counter.
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 Wreak Havoc .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Havoc , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Wreak Havoc !
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Wreak Havoc !
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Wreak Havoc !
Wreak Havoc wins by unanimous decision!
Wreak Havoc retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Wreak Havoc thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Harris (ranked 859 p4p, 117 weight class) and Robert Leahy (ranked 1787 p4p, 235 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axel Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Leahy!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leahy shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris cracks Leahy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Leahy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harris finish him?
Leahy is rocked!
It looks like Robert Leahy has been cut.
Leahy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leahy is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
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!
Leahy shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leahy seems to have recovered his senses.
Leahy is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Harris just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Leahy has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Axel Harris!
Axel Harris retains his middleweight title!
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