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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roscoe Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscoe Jenkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roscoe Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jenkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bee wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee is working hard here to advance position.
Jenkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bee.
Jenkins prevents Bee from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Bee moves away
and Bee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jenkins controls Bee momentarily but Bee frees himself.
Jenkins is pulling down on Bee's head. It's preventing any offense from Bee, at least for the moment.
Jenkins is trying to keep Bee in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bee defends it easily.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Bee pushes down on Jenkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jenkins is trying to escape the mount.
Bee controlling the pace for now.
Jenkins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bee works his way to his opponent's back.
Jenkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Bee is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Bee 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.
Bee has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch.
Bee tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins can't get the takedown.
Jenkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bee can't get the takedown.
Bee stops a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Harold Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roscoe Jenkins.
Jenkins avoiding damage.
Bee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Bee from controlling successfully.
Bee sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bee stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Bee tries to pass.
Bee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Jenkins looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harold Bee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Bee.
Bee dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Bee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins with the counter takedown but Bee avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bee throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters by clinching up.
Jenkins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bee regains guard immediately.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Bee keeps moving.
Bee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bee tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Bee keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bee has control of Jenkins's left arm, preventing Jenkins from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Bee with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Bee sprawls well.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Bee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bee defends well and Jenkins ends up having to push Bee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bee's half guard.
Bee is defending against the submission attempts here by Jenkins.
Jenkins wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roscoe Jenkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jenkins!
Jenkins tries to bench press Bee off him but Bee keeps the position.
Bee working away.
Bee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee stands up.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Bee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Bee.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Bee is controlling the position.
Bee lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Harold Bee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jenkins trying to control but Bee is working from the bottom.
Bee is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Bee.
Jenkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jenkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins is thwarting Bee's attempts to control the position.
Bee gets back to full guard.
Jenkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Bee.
Bee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Bee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bee is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins looking to score a takedown here. Bee is defending well but Jenkins drives through and ends up in Bee's guard.
Jenkins forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harold Bee.
Well Bee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes gets caught napping as Roberts dives in and scores a takedown. Hughes manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts being controlled here momentarily.
Hughes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hughes is adopting a defensive guard.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes pulls Roberts in close to his closed guard and prevents Roberts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes winds up and cracks Roberts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hughes connects with a nice short shot to Roberts's temple.
Roberts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Roberts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather.
Roberts 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.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roberts postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Hughes avoids it well and moves away.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Roberts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Roberts is tightening it up a little... Hughes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hughes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hughes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Roberts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raja Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Klandtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Raja Barat has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raja Barat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jens Klandtman!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klandtman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barat's guard.
Klandtman throws a big elbow that misses.
Klandtman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klandtman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Klandtman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Klandtman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klandtman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barat off and has taken his back!
Klandtman is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Barat taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Klandtman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jens Klandtman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Keys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Keys has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Franklin Fitzgerald's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franklin Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Keys!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keys throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Franklin Fitzgerald has been cut.
A nice combination there by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Keys 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keys changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald tries to avoid it but Keys manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzgerald to the ground. Fitzgerald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitzgerald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keys just manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Keys has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a left and a right that send Keys crashing to the mat, dazed. Fitzgerald thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Kyle Keys has been cut.
Keys's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Keys's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald scores with a jab. Keys acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keys dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzgerald continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keys throwing strikes but missing.
Keys trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitzgerald tries to get out of the position.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzgerald pulls Keys in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzgerald as he connects with a hook.
Fitzgerald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzgerald stalks Keys and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keys's face. Keys staggers backwards, shaken.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Keys.
Fitzgerald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Keys's ribs.
Keys checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keys swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzgerald lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick but Keys moves out of range.
Keys tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fitzgerald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keys in his tracks.
Fitzgerald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keys is rocked!
Franklin Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Keys checks it.
Keys throws a counter combo.
Keys is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Keys backs away from a small jab... but Fitzgerald lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Keys crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Fitzgerald with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Franklin Fitzgerald!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Ellis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Victor Jordan's chin.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Victor Jordan!
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, Martin Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan rushes Ellis and presses him up against the cage.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Jordan as the two fighters clinch.
Ellis is pushing Jordan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ellis trying to stall but Jordan improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan tries to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling the position.
Ellis stalling against the cage.
Jordan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan feints and then cracks Ellis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ellis down.
Jordan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jordan!
Ellis pushes Jordan up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but Ellis blocks with his arms.
Ellis lands a right hand.
Jordan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jordan lands an elbow inside.
Ellis is trying to stall.
Ellis working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellis has him pressed against the cage.
Ellis blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan clinches up against the cage.
Ellis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan wants to break free but Ellis has control.
Jordan is trying to push Ellis away but Ellis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ellis pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jordan's efforts to push away.
Ellis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
Jordan working hard to break the clinch.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Ellis misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Ellis to work.
Ellis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jordan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ellis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ellis scores with a shoulder strike.
Ellis breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Ellis misses.
Ellis misses with a hook. Jordan ducked under it nicely.
Jordan throws a low kick, looking for Ellis's leg but Ellis calmly moves out of range.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Ellis manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Ellis avoids them all with ease.
Jordan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jordan drives through and clinches with Ellis against the cage.
Ellis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Jordan 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.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellis misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Jordan misses.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Ellis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
Ellis with a hook.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Ellis keeps control of Jordan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ellis misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Ellis.
Ellis feints a jab promting Jordan to slip. Ellis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jordan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Victor Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ellis checks a leg kick.
Ellis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ellis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ellis dodges the punch combination from Jordan.
Jordan tries to move into range but Ellis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Victor Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis drives through and clinches with Jordan against the cage.
Ellis throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ellis controls his hands.
Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan misses with a few strikes there.
Ellis gets a clinch.
Ellis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan blocks a body shot from Ellis.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
Ellis loads up on a big right hand but Jordan slips the punch.
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling him.
Ellis effectively controlling the action here.
Ellis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jordan is keeping busy.
Ellis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin Ellis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ellis fails to land.
Ellis breaks the clinch.
Ellis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Ellis misses.
Ellis checks a leg kick.
Ellis lands a jab to the nose.
Ellis misses with an uppercut. Jordan saw that one coming.
Jordan cracks Ellis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jordan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ellis throws a big counter head kick but Jordan avoids it with no problem.
Jordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ellis checks the leg kick.
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ellis blocks a head kick by Jordan.
Ellis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jordan clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis has Jordan pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan misses with a double jab.
Ellis lands a jab to Jordan's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Jordan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ellis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jordan's head.
Ellis throws a right hand that Jordan ducks under and follows up with a left that Jordan also avoids with ease.
Ellis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ellis lands a head shot.
Ellis feints and then cracks Jordan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jordan down.
Jordan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ellis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ellis moves out of range of the leg kick from Jordan.
Jordan has managed to clinch.
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Ellis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jordan thumps Ellis with a low kick.
Ellis gets a clinch.
Jordan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Jordan misses.
No joy there for Jordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jordan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ellis is out of range.
Ellis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ellis.
Ellis connects with a body shot that sends Jordan's belly button to the back.
Jordan has closed the distance and engaged Ellis in a clinch.
Ellis has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Ellis controlling the action here for a moment.
Ellis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis manages to break the clinch.
Jordan pushes Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.
Ellis trying to stall but Jordan improves his position.
Jordan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellis blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellis blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jordan can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jordan is trying to push Ellis away but Ellis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ellis looking to stall.
Jordan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ellis! But no joy.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ellis! But no joy.
Ellis cracks the inside of Jordan's front leg.
Jordan forces Ellis back against the cage and clinches.
Jordan is trying to push Ellis away but Ellis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jordan tries to circle away but Ellis has him pinned against the cage.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the head but Jordan blocks with his arms.
Jordan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan tries a low kick but Ellis avoids it.
Martin Ellis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ellis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jordan quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jordan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jordan gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ellis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Ellis.
I think Ellis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Martin Ellis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Stripes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harvey Stripes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz shoots in but no luck this time.
Stripes thinks about the counter body kick.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Stripes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stripes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munoz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stripes parries the strikes from Munoz easily there. Munoz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stripes to escape.
Stripes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stripes dodges the ground and pound from Munoz.
Munoz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stripes is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz working the ground and pound but Stripes is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Munoz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Munoz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Stripes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripes struggling a bit here.
Stripes defending against the ground and pound.
Munoz scoring with punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Munoz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Munoz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stripes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Munoz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Munoz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stripes down.
Stripes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Munoz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Munoz throws an elbow but Stripes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Munoz 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.
Munoz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stripes is avoiding damage well.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Stripes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munoz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Munoz throws a strike aimed at the side of Stripes's head but Stripes avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stripes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Munoz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munoz with shots to the head and body - Stripes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Munoz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stripes is bucking up trying to escape but Munoz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Munoz landing shots from mount.
Munoz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stripes is rocked!
Munoz looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Stripes covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Munoz!
A relieved looking Mark Munoz 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitel King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quill Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitel King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quill Styles!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles scores with a jab to the body.
King looks for a takedown but Styles sprawls well.
King tries to keep at a distance but Styles has taken the fight into the clinch.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Styles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Styles misses with an elbow strike.
Styles breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to clinch but Styles is avoiding it.
Styles throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Styles lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Styles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitel King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Styles scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Styles catches King right on the button with a cross.
King goes for a double leg but Styles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Styles continues to drive forward.
Styles misses with a body shot
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Styles backing up. Styles nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Styles misses the target.
King tries to sprawl but Styles drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Styles drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
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!
Styles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Styles prevents King from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Styles slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Styles wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King is looking for a sweep. Styles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Styles throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Styles trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
Styles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Styles lands strikes from half guard.
Styles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Styles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Styles working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Styles scores with a couple of nice shots.
King trying to hold on to Styles's head to control him but Styles postures up.
King is looking for a sweep. Styles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Styles drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
Styles wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Styles scores with a couple of nice shots.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Styles working the head and body with strikes.
King is trying to maintain the position but Styles is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Styles there.
King flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Styles lands with a punch from half guard.
Styles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Styles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Styles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Styles is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
King has his foot on Styles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Styles works his way back into a safe position though.
Styles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Styles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quill Styles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King avoids the body shot from Styles.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Styles.
Styles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Styles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Styles lands with a punch from half guard.
Styles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Styles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Quill Styles has got the better of the ground game so far.
King gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Styles got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Styles has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Styles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Styles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Styles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but King is tightening it up a little... Styles has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Styles reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Styles taps out! Nice BJJ there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mitel King!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernardu Palmier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Morbolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernardu Palmier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernardu Palmier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Morbolev!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morbolev just misses with a punch to the body.
Morbolev scores with a body shot.
Morbolev misses with a wild body shot.
Morbolev misses with a wild body shot.
Morbolev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morbolev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morbolev lands an overhand right.
Morbolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palmier misses with a hook. Morbolev ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morbolev. Morbolev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morbolev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morbolev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morbolev misses with a lunging right hand
letting Palmier counter with a right hand.
Palmier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morbolev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Palmier's corner calls for a 1-2. Palmier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morbolev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Palmier rather than just go for the knockout.
Palmier rushes Morbolev and presses him up against the cage.
Morbolev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Palmier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morbolevs head.
Morbolev leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Palmier as the two fighters clinch.
Morbolev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palmier is keeping busy.
Palmier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmier.
Palmier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Palmier.
Morbolev tries to break free but Palmier pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmier.
Morbolev looks winded!
Palmier scores with a shot to the side of Morbolev's head.
Morbolev is rocked!
Palmier lands with a right to the head.
Morbolev is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmier finish him?
Morbolev wants to stall.
Palmier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Palmier as Morbolev tries to tie him up.
Palmier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morbolev backwards.
Nice body punch from Palmier.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmier.
Palmier lands a body shot.
Palmier unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Morbolev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Palmier is unloading with more strikes now! Morbolev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernardu Palmier!
Fernardu Palmier retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Fernardu Palmier was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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