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Highland Games 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjen De Boar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuno Alvares Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuno Alvares Pereira has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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216 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arjen De Boar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nuno Alvares Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Boar takes the fight into the clinch.
De Boar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvares Pereira has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by De Boar.
De Boar tries to break free but Alvares Pereira pushes him back against the cage.
De Boar keeps control of Alvares Pereira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvares Pereira manages to break the clinch.
De Boar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvares Pereira, pushing him back against the cage.
De Boar prevents a body shot from Alvares Pereira.
Alvares Pereira pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvares Pereira trying to control the position here.
De Boar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvares Pereira on the ground.
De Boar preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvares Pereira pulls De Boar in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvares Pereira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Boar manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvares Pereira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvares Pereira gets to his feet. De Boar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
De Boar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvares Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvares Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvares Pereira looks to throw the jab but De Boar is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boar moves to clinch but Alvares Pereira breaks away
and Alvares Pereira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alvares Pereira stands up from half guard.
De Boar wants to clinch.
Alvares Pereira rushes De Boar and presses him up against the cage.
Alvares Pereira tries to break the clinch but De Boar is controlling the position.
De Boar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Boar misses with a knee strike.
Alvares Pereira has De Boar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alvares Pereira pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending De Boar tumbling to the mat - Alvares Pereira dives into De Boar's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvares Pereira content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvares Pereira advances to half guard.
De Boar is in trouble now - Alvares Pereira has advanced to mount!
Alvares Pereira working for a guillotine from mount but De Boar is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvares Pereira controlling from the full mount.
Alvares Pereira looking to isolate an arm here. De Boar doesn't see it coming and as Alvares Pereira extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Alvares Pereira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nuno Alvares Pereira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shy Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy The Kid (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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280 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shy Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy The Kid!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Kid counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Kid.
The Kid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
The Kid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A body shot lands from The Kid.
The Kid lands an elbow that stopped Boy in his tracks for a moment.
Boy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Kid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Shy Boy has been cut.
Boy is trying to maintain a safe position but The Kid gets an underhook and turns Boy into the cage.
The Kid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
The Kid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy tries to break the clinch but The Kid is controlling the position.
The Kid lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
The Kid works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
The Kid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boy is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from The Kid.
The Kid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid presses Boy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Kid lands a shoulder strike.
The Kid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Boy is rocked!
Boy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Kid lands a shot to the body.
Oh Boy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Kid lands a shot to the body.
Boy letting The Kid take a breather here.
The Kid digs a right hand into Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boy's gas tank.
The Kid presses Boy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from The Kid.
Nice body punch from The Kid.
The Kid lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from The Kid.
The Kid pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Boy! The Kid unloads with more strikes and Boy sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy The Kid!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eff Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Kuznecov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Kuznecov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eff Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuri Kuznecov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznecov tries to clinch
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznecov doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man lands with a nice body kick.
Man lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Yuri Kuznecov has been cut.
Man lands a big head kick that sends Kuznecov tumbling to the mat! Man takes a step backwards and waves Kuznecov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuznecov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznecov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznecov is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man jabs Kuznecov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuznecov looks winded!
Kuznecov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Man drops Kuznecov with a huge uppercut! Kuznecov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Man is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eff Man!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irchie Kast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lister Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Experienced |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Irchie Kast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lister Man!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Man misses
and Kast counters with a straight right hand.
Kast blocks a head kick by Man.
Man lands with a hook. Kast tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man swings for the body but Kast moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kast misses the target.
Kast tries a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man connects with a crisp jab.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kast sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kast walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kast misses with a double jab
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kast lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kast throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Kast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kast misses with an uppercut.
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Kast's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man thuds a left hand into Kast's body.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Man.
A big right from Kast misses.
Kast misses with the combination.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Kast.
Kast throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man thinks about the counter body kick.
A left lands for Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Kast is breathing heavily.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kast is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man throws a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kast is rocked!
Kast circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Man. Kast falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lister Man!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chandaka Mahajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaazi Qyzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaazi Qyzan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chandaka Mahajan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yaazi Qyzan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahajan rushes Qyzan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mahajan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahajan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mahajan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Qyzan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mahajan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahajan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mahajan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Qyzan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mahajan sets himself, and Qyzan steps forward looking for the clinch! Mahajan avoids it this time.
Qyzan missing with a left hand there. Mahajan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahajan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Qyzan throws a leg kick but Mahajan checks it.
Mahajan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Qyzan misses with a double jab.
A jab from Qyzan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Qyzan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahajan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qyzan's calf.
Mahajan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Qyzan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Qyzan 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 Mahajan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahajan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Qyzan tried to score with a low kick but Mahajan checks it.
Qyzan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mahajan checks a low kick from Qyzan.
Qyzan slips a straight right by Mahajan.
Mahajan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahajan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qyzan. That did some damage!
Qyzan clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahajan is trying to stall.
Mahajan can't find room to land a body shot as Qyzan controls the action.
Qyzan is trying to break the clinch but Mahajan is controlling him.
Mahajan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahajan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahajan tries to score a body lock takedown but Qyzan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mahajan misses with a punch to the body.
Qyzan taking a breather.
Qyzan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qyzan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahajan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahajan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Qyzan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Qyzan blocks an uppercut.
Qyzan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandaka Mahajan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahajan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Qyzan has Mahajan pressed against the cage.
Qyzan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahajan misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Qyzan slows down the pace here.
Mahajan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qyzan.
Mahajan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahajan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahajan tries for a takedown but Qyzan manages to get underhooks.
Qyzan is pressed up against the cage. Mahajan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Qyzan down to the mat. Qyzan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandaka Mahajan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Qyzan clobbers Mahajan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahajan wants to clinch
and Qyzan counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahajan is looking to clinch.
Mahajan throws a shot from downtown. Qyzan moves away and avoids it.
Qyzan throws a shot from downtown. Mahajan moves away and avoids it.
Mahajan throws a leg kick
and Qyzan counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Mahajan misses.
Qyzan tries to counter with a clinch but Mahajan shakes him off and moves away.
Mahajan has closed the distance and engaged Qyzan in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Qyzan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mahajan tries to land knees in the clinch but Qyzan avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qyzan is trying to break the clinch but Mahajan has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mahajan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Qyzan is pushing Mahajan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Qyzan is trying to break free.
Qyzan leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahajan looking for a takedown.
Qyzan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mahajan misses with a punch to the body.
Mahajan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qyzan's elbow.
Qyzan tries to break the clinch but Mahajan is controlling the position.
Qyzan can't break the clinch.
Qyzan avoids the elbow strike from Mahajan, against the cage.
Mahajan misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahajan stalls.
Qyzan working hard to break the clinch.
Mahajan lands an uppercut.
Qyzan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mahajan trying to stall but Qyzan improves his position.
Qyzan blocking some punches.
Mahajan misses with a knee strike.
Chandaka Mahajan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahajan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qyzan stalling in the clinch.
Mahajan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mahajan tries to throw a body punch but Qyzan avoids it by throwing Mahajan back against the cage.
Mahajan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qyzan trying to control the position but instead, Mahajan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Qyzan into the cage.
Mahajan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qyzan can do to turn this around?
Mahajan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahajan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahajan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Qyzan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahajan tries to land a knee to the head but Qyzan blocks with his arms.
Mahajan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandaka Mahajan dominated that second round.
That's time! Mahajan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mahajan throws the kick towards the body but Qyzan avoids it.
Mahajan misses with a lunging right hand
and Qyzan counters with a nice uppercut.
Qyzan misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahajan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mahajan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Qyzan checks it well.
Qyzan wants to counter the offense by Mahajan and move into the clinch position.
Mahajan lands a head kick!
Qyzan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahajan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahajan connects with a leg kick. Qyzan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Qyzan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahajan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahajan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Qyzan momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qyzan slips a jab from Mahajan.
The fighters circling - Qyzan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahajan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Qyzan staying out of range there.
Qyzan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaazi Qyzan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qyzan misses the jab.
As Qyzan tries to get set, Mahajan tries to push him back and clinch up but Qyzan manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahajan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Qyzan has time to react.
Mahajan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahajan forces Qyzan back against the cage and clinches.
Mahajan manages to break the clinch.
Qyzan cracks Mahajan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Qyzan stalling in the clinch.
Mahajan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahajan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mahajan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Qyzan's defenses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mahajan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahajan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahajan crunches a lovely knee into Qyzan's ribcage.
Qyzan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahajan throws a punch but it's blocked by Qyzan.
Mahajan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahajan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mahajan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Yaazi Qyzan has been cut.
Mahajan can't get the takedown.
Mahajan trying to stall but Qyzan improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mahajan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahajan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandaka Mahajan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahajan taking a breather.
Mahajan has Qyzan pressed against the cage, preventing Qyzan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Qyzan blocks the elbow strike.
Qyzan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandaka Mahajan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Qyzan is trying to break free.
Mahajan looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Come on Mahajan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chandaka Mahajan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahajan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chandaka Mahajan!
Our winner, Chandaka Mahajan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wo Fl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wo Fl has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wo Fl!
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, Bob Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fl throws a hook to the side of Schilling's head but Schilling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schilling lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fl throws a head kick but Schilling moves out of range.
Schilling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Schilling misses its intended target.
Schilling avoids the head kick by Fl.
Despite the aggression on Schilling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fl connects with the punch.
Fl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schilling unleashes a big counter combination but Fl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fl just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fl misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Fl.
Fl takes a swing at Schilling's ribcage but misses.
Fl tries to move into range but Schilling moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fl misses with a looping left.
Schilling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fl misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fl, as that shot connected.
Fl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schilling unleashes a big counter combination but Fl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schilling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schilling throws a big counter head kick but Fl avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fl.
Schilling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schilling unleashes a big counter combination but Fl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schilling looks winded!
Fl throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Schilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schilling moves away.
Schilling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Fl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schilling has time to react.
Fl lands a body shot.
Fl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schilling manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Schilling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fl lands a big head kick that sends Schilling tumbling to the mat! Fl takes a step backwards and waves Schilling back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bob Schilling has been cut.
Fl throws a sloppy body shot
and Schilling counters with a left to the body.
Fl scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fl works Schilling's body with a nice hook.
Fl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schilling has time to react.
Fl takes a swing at Schilling's ribcage but misses.
Schilling unleashes a big counter combination but Fl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fl feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schilling sprawling to the canvas! Schilling rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fl finish him?!
Schilling is rocked!
Fl lunges at Schilling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schilling's hand.
Schilling is still on wobbly legs! Can Fl finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fl throws a wild body kick that Schilling sees coming a mile off.
Schilling seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Schilling.
Schilling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fl.
It seemed like Schilling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fl misses with an uppercut. Schilling saw that one coming.
Fl misses the shot to the body.
Schilling moves out of range as Fl strikes.
Fl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schilling.
Fl was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fl just misses with a punch to the body.
Schilling throws a counter combo.
Fl slips under a jab.
Fl scores with a body shot.
Fl lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fl stuns Schilling with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fl misses with a looping left.
Fl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wo Fl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Schilling's cut.
That's time! Fl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fl lands with a shot to the body.
Schilling moves forwards but Fl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wo Fl is winning the standup battle so far.
Fl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schilling doesn't seem bothered though.
Schilling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fl throws a body kick that misses.
Fl pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fl scores with a jab to the body.
Schilling is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Fl! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wo Fl!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scooby Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideki Higkiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideki Higkiko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scooby Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hideki Higkiko!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali jabs at Higkiko's body.
Higkiko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Higkiko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Higkiko connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali throws a body kick that misses
and Higkiko counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Higkiko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higkiko manages to avoid it.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Higkiko drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higkiko moves away.
It seemed like Higkiko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Higkiko connects with a solid leg kick.
Higkiko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Higkiko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Higkiko tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Higkiko looks to land a body kick but Ali moved away.
Ali is looking to wear down Higkiko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higkiko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higkiko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Higkiko misses with a head kick.
Higkiko misses with a body shot.
Higkiko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big left from Ali misses.
Higkiko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Higkiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali misses with a hook.
Higkiko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higkiko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Higkiko counters with a good low kick that Ali was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higkiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higkiko misses with an uppercut.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Higkiko checks it.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Higkiko counters with a nice body kick.
Higkiko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higkiko moves away.
A good leg kick by Higkiko.
Ali works Higkiko's body with a nice hook.
Higkiko connects with an inside leg kick.
Higkiko delivers a nice body kick.
Higkiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higkiko.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Higkiko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Higkiko misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali swings for the body but Higkiko moves out of range.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Higkiko moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Higkiko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hideki Higkiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higkiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Higkiko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Higkiko is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Higkiko moves out of range of the body kick.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higkiko.
Higkiko misses with a looping left.
Higkiko cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Higkiko throws an off balance right hand
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Higkiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali throws out a loose jab but Higkiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Higkiko.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Higkiko - just one landing.
Higkiko ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Higkiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Higkiko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Higkiko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Higkiko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Higkiko throws a big shot that misses.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Higkiko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Ali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Higkiko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Higkiko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Higkiko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Higkiko moves out of range easily.
Ali has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Higkiko.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali swings for the body but Higkiko moves out of range.
Higkiko is trying to counter with his kicks.
Higkiko throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Ali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Higkiko. That's going to slow Ali down.
Higkiko connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Higkiko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Higkiko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hideki Higkiko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higkiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Higkiko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Higkiko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higkiko.
Higkiko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higkiko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ali thuds his right hand into Higkiko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ali moves out of range as Higkiko strikes.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higkiko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higkiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali avoids the body shot from Higkiko.
Higkiko avoids the head kick by Ali.
Higkiko moves out of range of the body kick from Ali.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali throws a body punch but Higkiko moves out of range.
Higkiko takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Higkiko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Higkiko misses with a low kick.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higkiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Higkiko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Higkiko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Higkiko manages to avoid it.
Ali walks forward, straight into a front kick from Higkiko.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Higkiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko lands a high kick!
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Higkiko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Higkiko throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Higkiko throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higkiko throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Higkiko only half commits.
Higkiko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAli.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Higkiko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Higkiko misses the jab.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Higkiko.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Higkiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higkiko thuds his right hand into Ali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Higkiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali takes a swing at Higkiko's ribcage but misses.
Higkiko throws a push kick but Ali slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Higkiko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Higkiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Higkiko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Higkiko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Higkiko misses with a body shot.
Higkiko avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Higkiko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ali blocks it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Higkiko.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scooby Ali will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Higkiko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higkiko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Higkiko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Higkiko is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Higkiko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Higkiko throws a head kick that half lands.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Higkiko.
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!
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higkiko.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Higkiko.
Ali was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higkiko.
Higkiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Higkiko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Higkiko scoring well with a low kick there.
Higkiko scoring well with a low kick there.
Higkiko thumps Ali with a low kick.
Higkiko misses the jab.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higkiko.
Higkiko throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higkiko lands a nice looking body kick.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Higkiko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higkiko manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higkiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali cracks Higkiko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Higkiko scoring well with a low kick there.
Higkiko misses with a body kick.
Higkiko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Higkiko slips a straight right by Ali.
Higkiko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higkiko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Higkiko ducks right into an uppercut from Ali.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higkiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Higkiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Higkiko misses with a body kick.
Ali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higkiko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higkiko throws a series of strikes that have Ali backpedaling.
Higkiko cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higkiko, right into the meat.
Higkiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higkiko throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Higkiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higkiko connects with a solid leg kick.
Higkiko misses with a low kick.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higkiko moves away.
Ali misses the body punch
and Higkiko counters with an inside leg kick.
Ali checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali is looking to slow Higkiko down with leg kicks.
Higkiko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ali's calf.
Higkiko misses with a left hand
and Ali makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higkiko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali lands with a right hand.
Higkiko misses with a kick to the body.
Ali jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Higkiko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Higkiko. Ali shrugs it off though.
Ali is looking to land body kicks.
Higkiko throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Higkiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Higkiko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Higkiko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Razor MuayThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Wyspianski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor MuayThai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Piotr Wyspianski's chin.
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Razor MuayThai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piotr Wyspianski!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MuayThai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MuayThai misses with a head kick.
Wyspianski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wyspianski misses with a knee to the head.
Wyspianski misses with some punches.
Wyspianski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wyspianski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MuayThai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wyspianski tries a knee to the head but MuayThai blocks it.
MuayThai tries to break the clinch but Wyspianski is controlling the position.
MuayThai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyspianski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wyspianski misses with a knee to the head.
Wyspianski lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wyspianski as MuayThai tries to tie him up.
Wyspianski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuayThai avoiding damage as Wyspianski throws knees to the body.
Wyspianski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wyspianski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wyspianski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MuayThai blocks it with crossed arms.
Wyspianski misses with a knee to the head.
Wyspianski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
MuayThai takes a knee right on the jaw!
MuayThai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Piotr Wyspianski has been cut.
Wyspianski looking to throw knees to the head but MuayThai is blocking nicely.
Wyspianski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MuayThai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wyspianski misses with an uppercut
and MuayThai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wyspianski tries to close the distance and clinch but MuayThai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuayThai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wyspianski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MuayThai lands with a shot to the body.
Wyspianski looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MuayThai misses with a head kick.
Wyspianski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wyspianski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
MuayThai thuds his shin into the meat of Wyspianski's side.
MuayThai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MuayThai connects with an inside leg kick.
MuayThai lands with a nice body punch.
MuayThai misses the shot to the body.
Wyspianski blocks a head kick by MuayThai.
MuayThai lands a body shot.
MuayThai misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyspianski rushes MuayThai and presses him up against the cage.
Wyspianski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wyspianski misses with a knee strike.
Wyspianski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MuayThai tries to break free but Wyspianski pushes him back against the cage.
MuayThai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wyspianski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MuayThai's efforts to push away.
Wyspianski with a knee to the head.
Wyspianski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wyspianski looking to throw knees to the head but MuayThai is blocking nicely.
MuayThai tries to break the clinch but Wyspianski is controlling the position.
MuayThai is trying to break the clinch but Wyspianski has him pressed against the cage.
MuayThai working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyspianski tries a knee to the head but MuayThai blocks it.
Wyspianski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MuayThai avoids it.
Wyspianski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wyspianski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MuayThai can't break the clinch.
MuayThai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wyspianski tries to clinch there but MuayThai circles away.
It looked like MuayThai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MuayThai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wyspianski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MuayThai lands a right hook to the body.
Wyspianski is looking to clinch.
Wyspianski moves in looking to clinch but MuayThai pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MuayThai lands a big head kick that sends Wyspianski tumbling to the mat! MuayThai takes a step backwards and waves Wyspianski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
MuayThai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyspianski moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor MuayThai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Wyspianski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MuayThai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wyspianski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MuayThai.
MuayThai just misses with a punch to the body.
MuayThai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wyspianski. Wyspianski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MuayThai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyspianski can do to turn this around?
Wyspianski clinches with his opponent.
Wyspianski lands a knee to the head.
MuayThai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MuayThai throws a hook to the side of Wyspianski's head but Wyspianski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MuayThai scores with a kick to the body.
MuayThai scores with a jab to the body.
MuayThai just misses with a punch to the body.
Wyspianski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wyspianski is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from MuayThai. Wyspianski does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Wyspianski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MuayThai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wyspianski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuayThai cracks Wyspianski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Wyspianski falls to his knees and MuayThai 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 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor MuayThai!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimo Paterno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Mystery Plane. Massimo Paterno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grant Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Paterno!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paterno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paterno feints the counter takedown.
Paterno shoots in but Morrison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paterno has his takedown stuffed
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paterno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grant Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massimo Paterno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterno misses with a takedown attempt - Morrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paterno dives in and grabs Morrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes down on Paterno's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paterno or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Paterno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grant Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paterno fails with a takedown attempt.
Paterno shoots for a takedown but Morrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paterno throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morrison was covering up waiting for the punch and Paterno finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paterno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison has his hands on Paterno's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterno wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Paterno from controlling successfully.
Paterno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paterno trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterno tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paterno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paterno looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paterno is looking for a triangle here but Morrison uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Paterno is trying to work for a sweep but Morrison has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterno wants to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Paterno can't escape the position.
Paterno wants to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Morrison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paterno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrison defends well and Paterno ends up having to push Morrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paterno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paterno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paterno shoots for a double leg takedown but Morrison sprawls well. He's pushed Paterno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Paterno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrison rushes Paterno and presses him up against the cage.
Paterno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paterno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morrison circles away.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massimo Paterno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Paterno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paterno shoots in for a double leg but Morrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morrison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterno takes one to the side of the head.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Paterno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrison defends well and Paterno ends up having to push Morrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paterno.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paterno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Morrison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paterno.
Paterno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paterno has his takedown stuffed
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paterno is breathing heavily.
Morrison sends Paterno crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Morrison is motioning to the referee to let Paterno up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Paterno is rocked!
Morrison ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Paterno out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Morrison!
In his post fight interview, Grant Morrison started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Apaga Mas Não Bate. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Benvenuti!
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, Rodrigo Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas tries to clinch but Benvenuti moves out of range.
Rojas wants to clinch up but Benvenuti keeps it at a distance.
Benvenuti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rojas throws the kick towards the body but Benvenuti avoids it.
Rojas tries to clinch but Benvenuti moves out of range.
Rojas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benvenuti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benvenuti lands a body shot.
Benvenuti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benvenuti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rojas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti scores with a nice head shot.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rojas shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Benvenuti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benvenuti lands with a hook. Rojas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benvenuti scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas misses with a takedown
and Benvenuti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Rodrigo Rojas has been cut.
Rodrigo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benvenuti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rojas moves into range and clinches up with Benvenuti.
Benvenuti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rojas has Benvenuti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benvenuti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Rojas.
Benvenuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Benvenuti breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Rojas misses
and Benvenuti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benvenuti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benvenuti lands a jab to Rojas's midsection.
Rojas looks winded!
A low kick from Rojas is predictable there
and Benvenuti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas is rocked!
Benvenuti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Benvenuti finish him?
Massimo Benvenuti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Benvenuti - that's a beauty! Rojas is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Benvenuti can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Massimo Benvenuti!
After winning the bout, Massimo Benvenuti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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