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Highland 72 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittarick McGrowler (ranked 6250 p4p, 23054 weight class) and Eaton Rockwell (ranked 652 p4p, 723 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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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pittarick McGrowler!
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, Eaton Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell clinches with his opponent.
McGrowler goes for a takedown attempt but Rockwell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rockwell fails with the takedown.
Rockwell closes the distance and pushes McGrowler back into the cage.
McGrowler tries to score a body lock takedown but Rockwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGrowler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rockwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pittarick McGrowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell blocks an elbow strike from McGrowler.
Rockwell has picked McGrowler up - he's going for a ride! Rockwell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rockwell is trying to control. McGrowler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rockwell is working for a kimura but McGrowler is defending it quite comfortably.
Rockwell is working for a kimura but McGrowler is defending it quite comfortably.
McGrowler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rockwell lands a nice short elbow.
McGrowler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGrowler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rockwell escapes and throws McGrowler's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rockwell scoring with punches and elbows.
McGrowler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGrowler manages to get back to half guard.
Rockwell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McGrowler's thigh. McGrowler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rockwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell stands up over McGrowler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell throws an elbow that misses. McGrowler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rockwell's guard. Nice move by McGrowler!
McGrowler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockwell, not yet.
McGrowler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockwell's guard.
McGrowler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rockwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGrowler.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep. McGrowler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrowler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGrowler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McGrowler trying to control but Rockwell is having none of it.
Rockwell tries to hold on but McGrowler postures up.
McGrowler working for a guillotine from mount but Rockwell is in no mood to give up.
Rockwell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rockwell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McGrowler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockwell defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell tries to get to full guard but McGrowler has control of the leg.
Rockwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGrowler is working away from the top position though.
Rockwell tries to get to full guard but McGrowler has control of the leg.
Rockwell is still trying to improve position.
McGrowler is trying to work for a kimura but Rockwell is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrowler tries to pass to full mount but Rockwell defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pittarick McGrowler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGrowler shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrowler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockwell shoots in and bounces McGrowler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rockwell is looking to work some ground and pound but McGrowler has wrist control.
McGrowler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McGrowler is tightening it up a little... Rockwell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rockwell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rockwell taps out! Nice BJJ there by McGrowler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pittarick McGrowler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josef Kalous (ranked 5802 p4p, 3486 weight class) and Frederic Bastiat (ranked 628 p4p, 482 weight class). The key to victory for Josef Kalous has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josef Kalous!
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, Frederic Bastiat!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalous paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalous throws a big shot that misses.
Kalous swings widly with a right hand
and Bastiat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kalous!
Kalous tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat breaks from Kalous's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bastiat lands a couple of good shots and Kalous has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalous is trying to remain composed but Bastiat is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bastiat throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Bastiat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bastiat softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bastiat somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Bastiat struggling to land strikes to the head as Kalous covers up.
Bastiat gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kalous covering up well under a series of strikes from Bastiat.
Bastiat thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kalous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bastiat on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat misses with a punch to the head.
Bastiat lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
I would not like to be Kalous right now.
Kalous takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bastiat throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kalous covers up after that shot from Bastiat.
Kalous is breathing heavily.
Kalous is trying to get back to his feet but Bastiat has full control of the position and if anything, Kalous has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bastiat misses with an elbow to the head.
Kalous is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat scores with punches to the body.
Kalous definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bastiat keeps control of the position easily here as Kalous tries to buck him off.
Bastiat punches Kalous on the ear.
Bastiat lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bastiat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastiat has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kalous.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bastiat throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bastiat landing with strikes.
Bastiat scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
 Kalous is rocked!
Bastiat throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bastiat lands punches and elbows.
Oh Kalous is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastiat lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat cracks Kalous with a big shot to the side of the head Kalous is covering up - he's in big trouble! Bastiat connects with another shot that knocks Kalous out cold! Bastiat stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blessed Barny (ranked 3731 p4p, 22352 weight class) and Don Peccorino (ranked 446 p4p, 623 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blessed Barny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Peccorino !
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peccorino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Peccorino .
Barny works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barny cracks Peccorino with a solid left hand.
Peccorino wants to stand up but Barny is controlling him.
Barny distracts Peccorino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peccorino is looking to stand up but Barny isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peccorino 's head.
Barny is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barny with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peccorino is keeping the position for now.
Barny controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Peccorino wants to get back to his feet but Barny passes into half guard.
Barny 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.
Peccorino is trying to stand.
Barny performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Peccorino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barny maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Peccorino could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barny has cracked it and Peccorino is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blessed Barny!
A less than humble Blessed Barny misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Jay (ranked 1981 p4p, 2479 weight class) and Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 279 p4p, 344 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stevie Jay!
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, Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maitonaama scores with a jab. Jay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maitonaama misses with a lunging right hand
and Jay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maitonaama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jay.
Maitonaama pushes Jay up against the cage in a clinch.
Maitonaama lands a shot to the body.
Maitonaama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jay is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Jay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jay has had enough of the clinch but Maitonaama keeps him there for the moment.
Maitonaama working aggressively here.
Maitonaama lands with a light punch inside.
Jay is trying to force a seperation but Maitonaama has the dominant position.
Maitonaama misses with the head strike.
Jay manages to break the clinch.
Maitonaama throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
Maitonaama clinches.
A short uppercut from Maitonaama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maitonaama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jay is trying to break the clinch but Maitonaama is controlling him.
Jay breaks the clinch.
Jay circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Jay misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama cracks Jay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maitonaama looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Maitonaama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Maitonaama misses.
A jab from Maitonaama does it's job there.
Jay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maitonaamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maitonaama rushes Jay and presses him up against the cage.
Maitonaama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maitonaama throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maitonaama looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maitonaama moves into the clinch successfully.
Jay breaks the clinch.
Maitonaama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maitonaama throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
It looked like Jay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maitonaama with a hook.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maitonaama! But no joy.
Jay scores with a jab.
Maitonaama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Maitonaama misses.
Jay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maitonaama slips under a jab.
Maitonaama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jay counters with a stiff right hand.
Maitonaama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jay seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maitonaama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Maitonaama misses.
Jay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maitonaama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jay counters with a straight right hand.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jay.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama tries for a kimura but Jay is defending well.
Jay is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maitonaama is working to tighten his grip on Jay's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jay has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Maitonaama is really squeezing tight and eventually Jay passes out! Maitonaama breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aslak Maitonaama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St Georges (ranked 3651 p4p, 1258 weight class) and Daron Acemoglu (ranked 472 p4p, 178 weight class). Daron Acemoglu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pierre St Georges's chin.
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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, Pierre St Georges!
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, Daron Acemoglu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Georges throws a right and a left that both miss.
Acemoglu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Acemoglu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but St Georges sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Acemoglu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Georges tries to improve position but can't.
Acemoglu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Acemoglu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tez’s Stand N Bang !. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Acemoglu scoring with punches and elbows.
Acemoglu scoring with punches and elbows.
Acemoglu scoring with punches from side control.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
St Georges is not content to let Acemoglu control the position.
St Georges taking a bit of punishment here - Acemoglu scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges tries to buck Acemoglu off but Acemoglu is having none of it.
Acemoglu looks up at the clock and then as St Georges takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Acemoglu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Acemoglu working the ground and pound.
Acemoglu scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acemoglu in side control lands a decent elbow.
St Georges managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Acemoglu.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound.
Acemoglu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Acemoglu is working St Georges over with some ground and pound from side control.
Acemoglu wants to control but St Georges is keeping him busy.
St Georges taking a bit of punishment here - Acemoglu scoring with strikes.
Acemoglu scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear St Georges down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
St Georges prevents Acemoglu from moving into mount.
Acemoglu cracks St Georges with a big elbow.
Acemoglu advances nicely into full mount.
St Georges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Acemoglu on the ground.
St Georges tries to hold on but Acemoglu pushes him away.
Acemoglu lands a heavy elbow.
St Georges is squirming around, avoiding Acemoglu's attempts to control the action.
Acemoglu with the ground and pound from mount.
Acemoglu landing punches.
Acemoglu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Acemoglu trying to control but St Georges is having none of it.
Acemoglu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St Georges hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Acemoglu working St Georges over with strikes here.
Acemoglu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
St Georges is rocked!
A big strike lands for Acemoglu! That's really hurt St Georges and he's turned his back - Acemoglu keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Acemoglu jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu!
Pierre St Georges spoke after the fight, saying 'I was too slow this time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 714 p4p, 2506 weight class) and John Sullivan (ranked 98 p4p, 300 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
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, John Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Kawiwasulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan can't break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sullivan looks winded!
Sullivan takes a knee to the side of the body.
A hook to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu scores with a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Sullivan tries to break Kawiwasulu's hands from around his neck, Kawiwasulu unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Sullivan will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vai Crackudo (ranked 1276 p4p, 2113 weight class) and Hector Holmes (ranked 197 p4p, 308 weight class). Crackudo comes to the cage accompanied by VAI CRACUDO. Vai Crackudo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vai Crackudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes fails with the takedown
and Crackudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Hector Holmes has been cut.
Crackudo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmes circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vai Crackudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Holmes.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crackudo lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Crackudo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holmes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crackudo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is trying to drag Crackudo to the mat but Crackudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holmes has Crackudo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crackudo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crackudo digs a right hand into Holmes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes's gas tank.
Holmes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crackudo after a bit of a struggle.
Crackudo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Crackudo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes shoots in but Crackudo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crackudo throws a hook to the side of Holmes's head but Holmes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crackudo scores with a nice strike.
 Holmes is rocked!
Crackudo cracks Holmes with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vai Crackudo!
Vai Crackudo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Good Boy (ranked 2349 p4p, 640 weight class) and Lucas Barbosa (ranked 344 p4p, 96 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andre Good Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good Boy misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control.
Barbosa slows the pace down.
Good Boy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Good Boy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Good Boy!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa managing to control the position.
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Good Boy pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Barbosa is looking to sweep but instead, Good Boy has passed into half guard.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Good Boy has control of the leg.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Good Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa has his hands on Good Boy's head, controlling the position.
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Good Boy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Good Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Good Boy from controlling successfully.
Good Boy wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Good Boy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Good Boy's guard.
Barbosa pushes down on Good Boy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barbosa is taking a breather. Good Boy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Good Boy sees it coming and defends easily.
Good Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Good Boy sees it coming and defends easily.
Good Boy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbosa.
Barbosa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Acme Island Savages. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Good Boy defending well.
Barbosa not doing much here.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Good Boy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barbosa 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. Good Boy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Barbosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maro Pjetlic (ranked 569 p4p, 1615 weight class) and Rav Kapur (ranked 82 p4p, 206 weight class). Pjetlic's entrance music is Legend. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Maro Pjetlic!
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, Rav Kapur!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjetlic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kapurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kapur.
It looked like Pjetlic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
Pjetlic lunges at Kapur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kapur's hand.
Pjetlic thuds his right hand into Kapur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pjetlic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kapur's head.
Kapur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pjetlic throws out the jab.
Pjetlic swings for the body but Kapur moves out of range.
Kapur has his takedown stuffed
and Pjetlic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pjetlic thuds a left hand into Kapur's body.
Pjetlic lunges at Kapur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kapur's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapur throws a right hand that misses
and Pjetlic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Rav Kapur's cut even more.
Kapur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pjetlic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pjetlic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kapur looks to throw the jab but Pjetlic is out of range.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pjetlic defends it well.
Pjetlic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapur misses with a takedown attempt
and Pjetlic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kapur is rocked!
Maro Pjetlic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rav Kapur.
Pjetlic lands with a good body shot.
Kapur looks winded!
Pjetlic cracks Kapur with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kapur falls to his knees and Pjetlic doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maro Pjetlic!
Maro Pjetlic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Tillet (ranked 258 p4p, 1712 weight class) and Larry Shark (ranked 36 p4p, 246 weight class). Maurice Tillet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maurice Tillet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry Shark!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tillet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shark's head.
Shark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shark is refusing to be controlled, as Tillet sits in half guard.
Tillet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shark's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shark has hold of Tillet's hands but Tillet slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shark is looking to control Tillet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shark avoid being mounted?
Tillet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet slips a nice elbow through Shark's hands, connecting with Shark's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tillet lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tillet controlling the action here.
Shark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tillet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shark wants to improve his position but Tillet is controlling well.
Shark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tillet.
Tillet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shark is trying to maintain the position but Tillet is very close to passing his half guard.
Tillet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tillet throwing shots but Shark is blocking nicely.
Tillet throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shark to regain full guard.
Tillet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillet is looking to work some ground and pound but Shark has wrist control.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet landing some decent shots from guard.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shark looking for a guillotine here but Tillet defends easily.
Shark working a defensive guard but Tillet manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tillet working away.
Tillet scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark is trying to improve his position.
Tillet works to advance to full mount. Shark defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tillet is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tillet landing shots from mount.
Tillet with a couple of short strikes.
Shark taking shots to the head.
Shark is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillet softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Shark is out cold! Tillet jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Tillet!
Maurice Tillet retains his welterweight title!
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