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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Longhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knack Wupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Longhold!
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, Knack Wupp!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longhold rushes Wupp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wupp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Longhold or not.
Longhold gets underhooks to prevent Wupp's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Longhold.
Longhold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wupp avoids it.
Longhold is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wupp is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Longhold to the mat. Longhold regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Longhold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wupp is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wupp throws a big right hand that misses.
Longhold keeping moving, preventing Wupp from controlling successfully.
Longhold wants to sweep but no luck.
Longhold keeping full guard, as Wupp tries to pass.
Wupp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhold tries to get to full guard but Wupp has control of the leg.
Longhold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Longhold tries to get to full guard but Wupp has control of the leg.
Longhold is staying active underneath Wupp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wupp slows the pace down in half guard.
Wupp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longhold keeps working.
Wupp is trying to work for a kimura but Longhold is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longhold is looking to improve his position.
Wupp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longhold keeps working.
Longhold makes his way to full guard, as Wupp worked for a kimura.
Wupp is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Longhold throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wupp uses it to pass to side control.
Longhold can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wupp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Longhold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Longhold is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Longhold is looking to improve his position.
Wupp is looking for a kimura here.
Longhold tries to roll over but Wupp keeps him under control.
Longhold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wupp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wupp's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wupp trying to control the hands but Longhold won't let him.
Longhold lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Wupp hold on?!
Longhold lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Wupp hold on?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longhold lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wupp's head.
Longhold scores with punches to the body.
Wupp just trying to survive but Longhold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Longhold scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longhold lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Longhold looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Longhold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wupp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Longhold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wupp somewhat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Longhold lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wupp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wupp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longhold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wupp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Longhold misses.
Wupp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Longhold is fending him off so far but Wupp persists. Nope, Longhold circles away and we're back to standing.
Longhold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wupp!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Wupp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longhold scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wupp to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Longhold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wupp tries to buck Longhold off but Longhold is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhold working the head and body with strikes.
Wupp is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Longhold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Longhold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wupp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wupp is refusing to be controlled, as Longhold sits in half guard.
Wupp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longhold.
Wupp is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longhold wants to control but Wupp is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Longhold is nestled in close to Wupp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wupp is not content to let Longhold control the position.
Nice strikes from Longhold there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Longhold lands a nice short elbow.
Longhold trying to control from half guard but Wupp is working away.
Longhold throwing shots but Wupp is blocking nicely.
Longhold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wupp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Longhold pulls his head out easily.
Wupp desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wupp has a hand on Longhold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Longhold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wupp tries to lock up and control but Longhold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Longhold working the ground and pound effectively.
Longhold pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wupp is rocked!
Wupp takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Longhold's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Longhold!
A relieved looking Steve Longhold thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Togi Makabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binge ll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makabe's entrance music is Immigrant Song. A fine choice. The key to victory for Togi Makabe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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266 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Togi Makabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Binge ll!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Makabe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ll drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
ll decides to stand back up. ll steps back and let's Makabe get back to his feet.
Makabe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and ll counters by clinching up.
Makabe misses with some punches.
Makabe is trying to maintain a safe position but ll gets an underhook and turns Makabe into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that ll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Makabe missing with knees to the body.
ll takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ll blocks an elbow strike from Makabe.
Makabe looking to throw knees to the head but ll is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Makabe.
Makabe lands an elbow just above ll 's eye.
It looks like Binge ll has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makabe tries to land a knee to the head but ll blocks with his arms.
ll avoiding damage as Makabe throws knees to the body.
ll fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Makabe throws an elbow that misses.
Makabe throws an elbow but it misses.
Makabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ll blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Makabe fails to land.
Makabe lands a knee to the head.
Makabe misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ll.
Makabe misses with a knee to the head.
ll managing to block the knees to the body from Makabe.
ll jumps into guard, dragging Makabe to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makabe tries to stand but ll is controlling from the bottom.
Makabe trying to control but ll is working from the bottom.
ll managing to control the position.
ll tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makabe wants to control from the top but ll keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Togi Makabe.
Makabe tries to clinch but ll moves away
and ll counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ll.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ll takes an elbow to the forehead.
Makabe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ll's defenses.
Makabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ll's elbow.
ll pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makabe unloads a knee to the mid-section. ll lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Makabe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
ll managing to block the knees to the body from Makabe.
ll takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Binge ll's cut even more.
Makabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to ll's face.
ll manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
ll keeping moving, preventing Makabe from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makabe wants to stand and escape but instead ll has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Makabe is looking to stand up but ll isn't so interested in that idea.
ll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makabe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makabe is trying to hold ll in close to prevent damage but ll has managed to pass into half guard.
Makabe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makabe tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ll seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Togi Makabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Binge ll's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Makabe darts in and clinches ll up against the cage.
Makabe misses with a knee to the head.
ll tries for a takedown but Makabe manages to get underhooks.
ll has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makabe after a bit of a struggle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Makabe.
ll blocks an elbow strike from Makabe.
Makabe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makabe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ll's defenses.
ll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to Makabe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
ll blocks a body shot from Makabe.
Makabe throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ll.
Makabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ll blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makabe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makabe stops a takedown attempt from ll.
Togi Makabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binge ll.
Makabe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Makabe throws a punch but it's blocked by ll.
Makabe misses with a knee to the head.
ll has hold of one of Makabe's legs. Makabe is fighting the takedown attempt but ll gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Makabe keeping moving, preventing ll from controlling successfully.
ll is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makabe trying to keep a closed guard but ll is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ll won't allow Makabe to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
ll is stalling in the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Binge ll hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Makabe tries to clinch
and ll holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
ll gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makabe regains guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makabe looking to control.
ll slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Makabe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but ll has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makabe struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ll is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
ll has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Makabe!
ll controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that ll has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Binge ll has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Makabe wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ll looking to control but Makabe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Binge ll hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Makabe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ll counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Binge ll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Binge ll's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Makabe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ll holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Makabe is looking to control ll's arms but ll gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makabe has his back to the cage.
ll being controlled against the cage.
Makabe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Makabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to ll's face.
Makabe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
ll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makabe tries to land a knee to the head but ll blocks with his arms.
ll being controlled against the cage.
Makabe misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makabe lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Binge ll's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Makabe with a knee to the head.
Makabe tries to land a knee to the head but ll blocks with his arms.
Makabe drops ll with a big knee straight up the middle! ll is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
ll is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
ll moves out of range of the body kick.
ll is still on wobbly legs! Can Makabe finish him?
Makabe pushes ll up against the cage in a clinch.
ll seems to have recovered his senses.
Makabe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makabe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Binge ll's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Makabe trying to land knees to the body.
Makabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ll blocks it with crossed arms.
Makabe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Makabe landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makabe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ll has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Makabe.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Binge ll's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Togi Makabe!
Togi Makabe took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Omeruo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercurius Faunus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omeruo comes to the cage accompanied by The Hunger Games Whistle. 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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenneth Omeruo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mercurius Faunus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omeruo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Omeruo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omeruo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Omeruo - that will leave a mark!
Omeruo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Faunus misses with a straight left.
Omeruo throws a sloppy head kick and Faunus moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Omeruo.
Omeruo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Faunus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omeruo lands a leg kick that knocks Faunus off balance momentarily.
Omeruo throws a jab when Faunus was well out of range.
Faunus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Faunus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faunus misses with a looping right.
Omeruo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Faunus is out of range and Omeruo settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omeruo fakes the leg kick and cracks Faunus in the body.
Faunus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Faunus avoids a kick to the body.
Omeruo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Omeruo misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Omeruo tenderised Faunus's leg. Faunus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Omeruo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omeruo throws a chopping leg kick but Faunus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Omeruo.
Omeruo throws a wild body kick that Faunus sees coming a mile off.
Faunus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kenneth Omeruo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faunus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Omeruo momentarily.
Omeruo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Omeruo misses with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Omeruo misses
enabling Faunus to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omeruo needs to keep his hands up - Faunus had a free shot at his head there.
Omeruo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Omeruo throws a front kick aimed at Faunus's knee but Faunus avoids it well.
Faunus lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Omeruo.
Faunus circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Omeruo to the canvas! Omeruo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Faunus keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mercurius Faunus!
A relieved looking Mercurius Faunus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Stiffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiffington has chosen I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rod Stiffington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drunken Hermit!
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, Rod Stiffington!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Stiffington as Hermit shoots in.
Stiffington dives in and scores a takedown into Hermit's guard.
Hermit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermit controlling the position.
Stiffington trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stiffington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hermit controls the position for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit can't do much from the bottom here.
Stiffington is looking to take a break and control but Hermit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermit struggling a bit here.
Stiffington is trying to get an arm triangle but Hermit is defending well.
Stiffington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hermit has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stiffington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stiffington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hermit is not content to let Stiffington control the position.
Stiffington has hold of Hermit's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hermit seems comfortable defending it but Stiffington has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hermit is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hermit is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stiffington couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rod Stiffington!
Rod Stiffington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kirkpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
149 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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25
157 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rory Kirkpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirkpatrick.
Can misses with an uppercut.
Kirkpatrick tries to clinch there but Can circles away.
Kirkpatrick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Can fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Can throws a series of punches but Kirkpatrick avoids them all with ease.
Rory Kirkpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirkpatrick shoots in but no luck this time.
Can keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kirkpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Can sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirkpatrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Can avoids it really well and circles away.
Kirkpatrick fails with a takedown attempt.
The Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Kirkpatrick.
Can uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Can.
Kirkpatrick misses with a takedown attempt - Can sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Can jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kirkpatrick's head.
Kirkpatrick shoots for a takedown but Can saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Can seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Can with a hook.
Can thuds a left hand into Kirkpatrick's body.
Can tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Can misses with an uppercut. Kirkpatrick saw that one coming.
Kirkpatrick throws a front kick aimed at Can's knee but Can avoids it well.
Can checks a low kick from Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Can's waist but Can gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirkpatrick off to one side.
Can lands a nice looking body shot.
Can is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirkpatrick.
Can throws a hook but Kirkpatrick avoids it easily.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirkpatrick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirkpatrick tries to move into range but Can moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Can throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirkpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kirkpatrick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Can lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
Can lands a nice hook to Kirkpatrick's body. Kirkpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kirkpatrick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Can sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kirkpatrick somewhat.
Can thuds his right hand into Kirkpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Can scores with a nice strike.
Can scores with the left hand. Kirkpatrick knows he should have avoided that one.
Can thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirkpatrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Can sprawls well. He's pushed Kirkpatrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kirkpatrick is trying desperately to land a takedown but Can is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kirkpatrick.
Can scores with a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kirkpatrick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Can wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Can might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkpatrick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Can, who protects the arm well.
Kirkpatrick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirkpatrick postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkpatrick is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Can looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kirkpatrick gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Can is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kirkpatrick lets go of the hold and Can can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rory Kirkpatrick!
A very excited looking Rory Kirkpatrick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beach Bumm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Beach Bumm's chin.
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26
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beach Bumm!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bumm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Bumm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bumm maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bumm has cracked it and Lee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bumm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beach Bumm!
Beach Bumm is the new lightweight champion!
Beach Bumm decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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27
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Mad!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad closes the distance and clinches.
Mad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simpson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mad landing knees to the body.
Mad lands a nice elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Simpson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simpson jumps guard but Mad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mad stalling.
Mad lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simpson stalling.
Simpson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mad is just riding it out for now. Simpson eventually gives up the hold.
Mad is trying to stand back up but Simpson is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson seems to be working for a kimura but Mad defends the submission attempt.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mad defending well though.
Mad is looking to escape.
Mad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mad won't allow Simpson to pass to mount.
Simpson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simpson wants to free his trapped foot but Mad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mad has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clean and Green. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson stops Mad from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mad pushes Simpson off but Simpson dives into side control.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Simpson works to advance to full mount. Mad defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Simpson controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mad really wants to buck Simpson off and get back to his feet.
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
Mad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simpson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.
Simpson looking to secure an arm triangle but Mad defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson has control of Mad's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mad regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Simpson trying to control but Mad is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mad is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Simpson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mad is squirming around, avoiding Simpson's attempts to control the action.
Mad is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson controlling his opponent.
Mad is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mad prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simpson's face.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson decides to pull guard.
Mad wants to stand but Simpson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mad wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Simpson's closed guard. He's half up but Simpson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Simpson pivots and extends the arm, Mad falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Simpson! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Homer Simpson!
Homer Simpson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharp is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All I Need (Razor Sharp Remix). Razor Sharp will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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27
180 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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23
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Ponjev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Razor Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ponjev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Sharp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ponjev misses with a straight right.
Ponjev motions for Sharp to come forward. Ponjev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ponjev.
Ponjev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ponjev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sharp's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ponjev is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharp has wrist control.
Ponjev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ponjev looking to pass the guard.
Sharp pulls Ponjev in close to his closed guard and prevents Ponjev from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Ponjev from controlling successfully.
Ponjev is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharp has wrist control.
Sharp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ponjev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev is really struggling to control Sharp but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam Ponjev just wasn't active enough.
Sharp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ponjev misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Ponjev's head coaches at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Ponjev throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.
Ponjev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ponjev throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev misses with a straight left.
Ponjev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharp.
Nice uppercut there from Ponjev.
Sharp has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ponjev staying out of range there.
Ponjev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ponjev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sharp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ponjev 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.
Ponjev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sharp is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ponjev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sharp is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ponjev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sharp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ponjev.
Ponjev lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponjev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ponjev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sharp has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sharp being controlled for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharp tries to buck Ponjev off but Ponjev is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ponjev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharp avoids it really well and circles away.
Ponjev looking to score a takedown here. Sharp is defending well but Ponjev drives through and ends up in Sharp's guard.
Ponjev lands a couple of digs.
Sharp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ponjev postures up.
Sharp is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Ponjev from controlling successfully.
Ponjev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ponjev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ponjev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sharp's head.
Sharp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ponjev looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev stands and throws Sharp's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sharp tries to bench press Ponjev off him but Ponjev keeps the position.
Sharp being controlled for a moment.
Ponjev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sharp gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev trying to control from half guard but Sharp is working away.
Ponjev with the ground and pound but Sharp uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sharp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharp is trying to control the position but Ponjev postures up.
Ponjev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ponjev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ponjev preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev stands up and waves to Sharp to follow him.
Ponjev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sharp scores with a punch to the head.
Sharp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ponjev.
A swing and a miss from Ponjev.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp misses with a low kick as Ponjev jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Sharp misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ponjev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sharp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sharp swinging wildly here.
Ponjev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ponjev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sharp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ponjev cracks Sharp with a big elbow.
Ponjev slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp tries to bench press Ponjev off him but Ponjev keeps the position.
Ponjev controlling the position from side mount.
Sharp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ponjev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sharp is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev is chipping away with strikes.
Ponjev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ponjev with the ground and pound but Sharp regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sharp trying to hold on to Ponjev's head to control him but Ponjev postures up.
Ponjev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sharp wants to control but Ponjev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev tries to pass to full mount but Sharp defends it.
Sharp wants to control but Ponjev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sharp is looking for a sweep. Ponjev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponjev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Ponjev seems content to control.
Sharp is trying to control but can't.
Ponjev throwing shots but Sharp is blocking nicely.
Ponjev seems to be working for a kimura but Sharp defends the submission attempt.
Ponjev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharp keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sharp still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sharp has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Sharp trying to control the action but Ponjev is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ponjev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ponjev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharp as he jumps to the side.
Sam Ponjev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponjev looks for a takedown but Sharp sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Ponjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponjev shoots for a takedown but Sharp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ponjev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ponjev.
Ponjev throws a leg kick that misses.
Ponjev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sharp to the mat! Sharp manages to get full guard.
Sharp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ponjev manages to get himself to full guard.
Ponjev being controlled here, momentarily.
Ponjev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sharp puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev gets full guard.
Sharp trying to control but Ponjev is working from the bottom.
Sharp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ponjev looking for a sweep. Not yet Ponjev, not yet.
Ponjev looking for a guillotine here but Sharp defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponjev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ponjev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Ponjev keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ponjev looking for a guillotine here but Sharp defends easily.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Ponjev has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sam Ponjev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ponjev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sharp's head backwards.
Sharp scores with a nice strike.
Sam Ponjev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharp wants it to stay on the feet.
Razor Sharp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ponjev gets the takedown into side control.
Ponjev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharp keeps working.
Ponjev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sharp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ponjev is working Sharp over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp is looking for a sweep.
Ponjev tries to score with some ground and pound. Sharp controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ponjev trying to control the position but Sharp is working away.
Sharp wants to control but Ponjev postures up.
Ponjev controls the position.
Sharp is looking to regain half guard here but Ponjev keeps moving and retains side control.
Ponjev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Razor Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ponjev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharp keeps working.
Sharp gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev is looking to take a break and control but Sharp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ponjev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sharp is looking to improve his position.
Sam Ponjev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Ponjev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but Ponjev ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Ponjev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ponjev, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Ponjev!
Sam Ponjev retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Ponjev 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garen Crownguard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright has chosen St. Anger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Garen Crownguard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cortland Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crownguard pushes Cartwright away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crownguard.
Crownguard delivers a nice body kick.
Cartwright looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crownguard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crownguard missing with knees to the body.
Crownguard lands a nice knee to the body.
Cartwright told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Crownguard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Crownguard lands a knee to the head.
Crownguard lands a nice knee to the body.
Crownguard with a knee to the head.
Cartwright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crownguard trying to land knees to the body.
Crownguard landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crownguard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crownguard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crownguard misses with a punch on the inside.
Crownguard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crownguard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crownguard misses with the head strike.
Crownguard misses with some punches.
Crownguard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crownguard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cartwright managing to block the knees to the body from Crownguard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crownguard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crownguard tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartwright avoids the damage to the body.
Crownguard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crownguard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Crownguard.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garen Crownguard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cortland Cartwright.
Crownguard connects with a knee to the head.
Crownguard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crownguard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cartwright blocks it with crossed arms.
Crownguard misses with a knee to the head.
Crownguard misses with some punches.
Cartwright avoiding damage as Crownguard throws knees to the body.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crownguard walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crownguard is looking to clinch.
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crownguard pinned against the cage. Crownguard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crownguard gets a clinch.
Cartwright drags the fight down to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crownguard wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crownguard defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crownguard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crownguard tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartwright is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crownguard throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cartwright's body to avoid the submission. Cartwright has instead reached around Crownguard's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cartwright arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cortland Cartwright!
Cortland Cartwright is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Cortland Cartwright 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jupiters Cock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe has chosen Treasure Island as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jupiters Cock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cock throws a right and a left that Doe avoids nicely.
Doe avoids the head kick by Cock.
Cock scores with a hook.
Cock thows a body shot but no joy.
Cock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doe wants to clinch up but Cock keeps it at a distance.
Cock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
Cock works the jab nicely.
Cock throws a jab when Doe was well out of range.
Doe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cock.
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Doe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doe tries to clinch up but Cock circles away and keeps his distance.
Doe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cock.
Cock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Cock lands.
Doe is rocked!
Cock lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Doe is looking to close the distance but Cock sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Doe crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Doe is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jupiters Cock!
Jupiters Cock retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jupiters Cock gave a big smile as he said 'KO by Cock Slap, enjoy.'.
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