Highland Challenge 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Steinhof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sama Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas Steinhof has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Steinhof
vs
Paska

180 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Douglas Steinhof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sama Paska!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinhof will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Steinhof shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paska is looking to escape.
Steinhof 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.
Paska tries to get to full guard but Steinhof has control of the leg.
Paska has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Steinhof looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Steinhof has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Paska defend it? Steinhof steps over the head and cranks it - Paska is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Steinhof!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Douglas Steinhof!
An intense looking Douglas Steinhof took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I have only one thing to say, i want the winner of Cody "bitch" Garbrandt vs Nucky McPharson'.

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99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luna Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Gatmaitan

189 cm
26
197 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Highland Clothing

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodney Jackson!
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, Luna Gatmaitan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatmaitan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gatmaitan darts in trying to clinch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.

It looks like Luna Gatmaitan has been cut.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Gatmaitan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gatmaitan misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Gatmaitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Gatmaitan wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Gatmaitan's ribs.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gatmaitan.
A low kick from Gatmaitan misses

and Jackson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gatmaitan! Jackson lets Gatmaitan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Gatmaitan is rocked!

That has opened up Luna Gatmaitan's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatmaitan just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatmaitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Gatmaitan misses with a kick to the body
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gatmaitan seems to have recovered his senses.
Gatmaitan looks winded!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatmaitan.

Jackson sends Gatmaitan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jackson is motioning to the referee to let Gatmaitan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatmaitan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson rattles Gatmaitan with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Gatmaitan tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Jackson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Gatmaitan stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodney Jackson!
After winning the bout, Rodney Jackson 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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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Tow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Tow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tow
vs
Machado

198 cm
26
276 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Highland Clothing

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Tow!
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, Carlos Machado!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tow shoots in and bounces Machado off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Tow 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.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Tow is proving a slippery customer.
Tow trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tow defends well.

Tow sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Machado doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Tow paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Machado - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Machado!
Our winner, Carlos Machado, 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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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Frettish
vs
Sundberg

157 cm
26
142 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

158 cm
19
138 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Highland Clothing

Highland Clothing
Vikai Gear Island

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Frettish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ove Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frettish takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frettish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sundberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Frettish.
Sundberg scores with a hook.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body.
Sundberg works Frettish's body with a nice hook.
Frettish looks to land a combination but Sundberg avoids it well.
Frettish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sundberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sundberg ducks under a wild hook from Frettish.
Sundberg scores with a hook to the body. Frettish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Frettish.
Frettish throws a lazy uppercut
and Sundberg counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frettish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sundberg misses with a jab to the body
and Frettish counters with a nice uppercut.
Frettish has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Sundberg misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundberg misses the target.
Frettish misses with a combination
and Sundberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Frettish moves away from the strike by Sundberg.
Frettish throwing a counter right hand but Sundberg manages to avoid it.
Sundberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frettish.
Sundberg connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Sundberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frettish tries to clinch but Sundberg is having none of it.
Sundberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frettish is looking to counter punch.
Sundberg digs a good body shot into Frettish's ribs.
Sundberg's coach down at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sundberg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body.
Sundberg swings for the body but Frettish moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frettish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frettish swinging wildly here.
Sundberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frettish takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundberg. Frettish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frettish is looking for a counter combo.
Sundberg tests Frettish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frettish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frettish throws a poor cross that misses
and Sundberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sundberg throws the left hand but Frettish avoids the punch easily.
Frettish swinging wildly here.
Sundberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frettish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Sundberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sundberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frettish on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sundberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frettish.
Sundberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sundberg throws a series of punches but Frettish moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Frettish misses the target.
Sundberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Sundberg.
Good standup being displayed there by Sundberg as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ove Sundberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sundberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frettish.
Sundberg scores with a jab to the head.
Sundberg thuds a left hand into Frettish's body.
Sundberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frettish rather than just go for the knockout.
Sundberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frettish misses with a series of wild punches.
Sundberg throws a right hand that misses
and Frettish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sundberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg throws a lazy right hand but Frettish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Frettish misses the target.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Sundberg finds it's way through Frettish's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg connects with a looping right hand.
Frettish fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Frettish misses.
Frettish takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frettish on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frettish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundberg.
Frettish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundberg.
Sundberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frettish's head.
Sundberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frettish.
Sundberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Ove Sundberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sundberg punishes Frettish's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frettish slips a jab and a cross from Sundberg.
Sundberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frettish connects with the punch.
Frettish is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frettish misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Sundberg.
Sundberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frettish counters with a nice uppercut.
Sundberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frettish.
Sundberg moves out of range as Frettish strikes.
Sundberg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sundberg scores with a shot to the body.
Sundberg tests Frettish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frettish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg throws a looping overhand right but Frettish ducks down to avoid it.
Frettish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frettish moves out of range as Sundberg strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundberg misses the target.
Frettish gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sundberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sundberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frettishs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sundberg just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sundberg thuds his right hand into Frettish's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sundberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sundberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sundberg drops his hands momentarily and Frettish takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sundberg throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Frettish misses the target.
Frettish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sundberg throws out the jab.
Sundberg looks to land a combination but Frettish avoids it well.
Sundberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frettish manages to avoid it.
Sundberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frettish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sundberg doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ove Sundberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Frettish misses with an uppercut
and Sundberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sundberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frettish at a distance.
Frettish moves away from the strike by Sundberg.
Sundberg lands with a cross.
Frettish avoids the body shot from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Frettish to counter with a crisp jab.
Sundberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg misses with a body shot.
Frettish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sundberg digs a good hook to Frettish's body.
Sundberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frettish's head.
Frettish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sundberg throws out the jab.
Frettish is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frettish swinging wildly here.
A big right from Frettish misses.
Sundberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sundberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sundberg connects with a body shot that sends Frettish's belly button to the back.
Sundberg misses with a hook.
Sundberg throws a body punch but Frettish moves out of range.
Frettish throwing a counter right hand but Sundberg manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Sundberg misses
and Frettish counters with a nice uppercut.
Frettish looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frettish takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frettish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frettish throws a series of punches but Sundberg moves out of range.
Sundberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sundberg with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sundberg jabs Frettish to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sundberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frettish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sundberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sundberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Frettish is just out of range.
Sundberg throws a shot from downtown. Frettish moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frettish lands a really nice looking cross but Sundberg seems unphased.
Frettish drops his hands momentarily and Sundberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sundberg misses with a jab to the body
and Frettish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sundberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frettish throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sundberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Frettish swings for the body but Sundberg moves out of range.
Sundberg throws out a counter right but Frettish avoids it with no problem.
Frettish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sundberg.
Frettish misses with a body shot.
Sundberg misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frettish misses with the combination.
Sundberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frettish was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundberg.
Sundberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frettish circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Sundberg there.
Ed Frettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sundberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frettish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ove Sundberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sundberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ove Sundberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sundberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ove Sundberg!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ove Sundberg thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Seery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nucky McPharson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Seery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Seery
vs
McPharson

175 cm
23
150 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

168 cm
26
148 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Seery!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nucky McPharson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Seery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And McPharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Seery pushes his down on his head and steps out.

McPharson forces Seery back against the cage and clinches.
McPharson blocks a body shot from Seery.
McPharson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McPharson tries to work over Seery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McPharson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seery walks away with a smile on his face. McPharson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McPharson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Patrick Seery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McPharson.
Seery scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seery lands a nice hook to McPharson's body. McPharson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seery lands a jab to the head.
Seery sizes up McPharson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seery throws a series of punches but McPharson avoids them all with ease.
Seery lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Seery.

McPharson is rocked!
McPharson tries to bum rush Seery with a series of wild strikes but Seery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seery takes a swing at McPharson's ribcage but misses.
Seery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McPharson unleashes a big counter combination but Seery bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Seery misses with a series of wild punches.
Seery lands with an uppercut that bounces McPharson off the cage and back into range.

Seery cracks McPharson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Seery has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McPharson to stand back up!
McPharson is still on wobbly legs! Can Seery finish him?
McPharson dodges the punch combination from Seery.
Seery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Seery fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seery throws a nice looking combination but McPharson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McPharson seems to have recovered his senses.
Seery lands a slapping body shot.
Seery lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPharson.

McPharson rushes Seery and presses him up against the cage.

McPharson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McPharson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McPharson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Oooooh!!! Seery has knocked McPharson down with a huge combo! Seery steps away and waves a wobbly McPharson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Seery throws a body shot but no joy.
Seery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Seery.
Seery weaves into range and cracks McPharson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! McPharson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Seery is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Seery!
Patrick Seery retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Patrick Seery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Nucky McPharson had this to say: 'Don't worry lads! Next time, I'm bringing the whole of Ireland with me and we'll crumble you to pieces! '.

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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Crawley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Roca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawley comes into the arena with Barbarian Overlords - The Ambassador blaring out of the sound system. Jan Roca has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charles Crawley's chin.

Crawley
vs
Roca

187 cm
26
211 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

179 cm
26
213 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Vikai Gear Island

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Crawley!
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, Jan Roca!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crawley has managed to clinch.
Crawley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawley prevents a body shot from Roca.
Roca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawley has Roca pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crawley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Roca's coach down at The Hut - $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roca's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crawley tries to throw a body punch but Roca avoids it by throwing Crawley back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Roca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawley lands with a left to the head.
Crawley misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawley tries a body shot but Roca blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley misses with some punches.
Crawley is struggling to control the position.
Crawley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Roca fails to land.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Jan Roca has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
Crawley stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawley.
Roca slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawley.
Crawley prevents a body shot from Roca.
Crawley misses with a punch on the inside.
Roca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawley blocks a body shot from Roca.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crawley.
Crawley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawley has a couple of punches blocked by Roca.
Crawley misses with some punches.
Crawley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Crawley.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roca letting Crawley take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley is pushing Roca up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roca cracks Crawley with a nice body shot.
Roca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crawley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawley can't find room to land a body shot as Roca controls the action.
Crawley tries a body shot but Roca blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crawley.
Crawley pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roca stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crawley throws a head punch that misses.
Crawley prevents a body shot from Roca.

Roca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roca misses with an uppercut

and Crawley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawley effectively controlling the action here.
Crawley misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Crawley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Roca's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Crawley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Crawley tenderised Roca's leg. Roca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crawley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Crawley.
Crawley throws out a powerful jab.
Crawley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roca was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawley.
Crawley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roca lands a glancing blow to the side of Crawley's head.

It looks like Charles Crawley has been cut.
Crawley lands with a cross.
Crawley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roca can do to turn this around?
Crawley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roca.
Crawley misses with an uppercut. Roca saw that one coming.
Roca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crawley.
Crawley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roca checks it well.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Roca moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crawley.
Crawley misses the body punch
and Roca counters with a nice uppercut.
Roca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Crawley rushes Roca and presses him up against the cage.
Roca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crawley blocks it with crossed arms.
Roca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crawley lands a shoulder strike.
Crawley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Crawley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roca blocking some punches.
Charles Crawley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Roca uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roca.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawley managing to block the knees to the body from Roca.
Crawley stalling in the clinch.
Roca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crawley avoids it.
Crawley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Roca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crawley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roca misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Crawley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley misses with the head strike.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Roca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roca.
Crawley is trying to maintain a safe position but Roca gets an underhook and turns Crawley into the cage.

Roca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawley staying out of range there.
Roca throws a shot from downtown. Crawley moves away and avoids it.
Roca throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crawley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roca.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crawley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roca wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawley has him pressed against the cage.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawley managing to block the knees to the body from Roca.
Crawley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crawley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawley misses with the head strike.
Crawley working aggressively here.
Crawley is struggling to control the position.
Come on Crawley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crawley misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Crawley dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Roca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crawley throws a hook but Roca blocks it.
Crawley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roca's calf.
Crawley scores with a nice right hand.
Crawley throws a jab when Roca was well out of range.
A big left from Crawley misses.
Charles Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roca takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crawley scores with a one two! Roca had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crawley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Charles Crawley is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roca throws a shot from downtown. Crawley moves away and avoids it.
Crawley tries to counter by clinching up but Roca breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Roca lands a big right hand that sends Crawley crashing to the mat! Roca stays standing though and waves Crawley back to his feet!

Crawley is rocked!
Crawley misses with a right hand
and Roca counters with a big left hand that crumples Crawley! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Roca!
Jan Roca thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Peso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Thorvaldson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Thorvaldson
vs
Peso

186 cm
26
189 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

176 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Highland Clothing
Vikai Gear Island

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erik Thorvaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Peso!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorvaldson lands with a nice body punch.
Thorvaldson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peso has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Peso tries to clinch up
and Thorvaldson counters with a straight right hand.
Thorvaldson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thorvaldson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peso.
Peso tries to clinch but Thorvaldson moves out of range.
Peso throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Thorvaldson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Thorvaldson.
Peso misses with a hook to the body
and Thorvaldson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Peso looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thorvaldson working a defensive guard here.

Thorvaldson working for a triangle but Peso defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thorvaldson's guard.
Peso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peso throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thorvaldson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thorvaldson keeping moving, preventing Peso from controlling successfully.
Peso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorvaldson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Thorvaldson working for a triangle but Peso defends it easily.
Peso has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thorvaldson is proving hard to escape from.

Peso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Thorvaldson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peso postures up in Thorvaldson's guard and throws a big left but Thorvaldson blocks it.

Thorvaldson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thorvaldson's head.
Peso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Thorvaldson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peso lands a couple of elbows.
Peso trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorvaldson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peso lands a couple of elbows.

Thorvaldson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peso working some strikes from top position.

Thorvaldson working for a triangle but Peso defends it easily.

Thorvaldson looking for a guillotine here but Peso defends easily.
Peso cracks Thorvaldson with a solid left hand.
Peso wants to stand but Thorvaldson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Thorvaldson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peso wants to stand but Thorvaldson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Thorvaldson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peso defends it easily.
Peso trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.

Peso stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Thorvaldson throws up his legs and catches Peso in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Peso tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Thorvaldson! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Erik Thorvaldson!
Erik Thorvaldson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie MacDuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archie MacDuff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Holmes
vs
MacDuff

172 cm
26
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
225 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Highland Clothing

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Archie MacDuff!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes tries to clinch but MacDuff moves out of range.
Holmes looks to clinch
and MacDuff counters with a nice uppercut.
MacDuff circles away from the clinch attempt
and MacDuff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hut - $50 in the buildup to the fight.

Holmes gets a clinch.

MacDuff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacDuff keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes tries to clinch there but MacDuff circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MacDuff tries to keep at a distance but Holmes has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacDuff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from MacDuff.

MacDuff breaks from the clinch.
MacDuff slips under a jab.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but MacDuff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacDuff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDuff avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Archie MacDuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes moves to clinch but MacDuff breaks away
and MacDuff counters with a nice body shot.

Holmes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacDuff to the mat! MacDuff manages to get full guard.
MacDuff wants to stand but Holmes is controlling the position.
MacDuff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.

Holmes drops back looking for a leg! MacDuff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacDuff manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into MacDuff's guard.

Holmes drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Holmes as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! MacDuff screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Holmes! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hank Holmes!
A relieved looking Hank Holmes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fred Alsop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuta Wakabayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wakabayashi has chosen vvotaro - Noi as his entrance music. The key to victory for Fred Alsop has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Alsop
vs
Wakabayashi

176 cm
26
150 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

167 cm
26
156 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fred Alsop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuta Wakabayashi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakabayashi is looking to clinch.
Wakabayashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alsop defends well and Wakabayashi ends up having to push Alsop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alsop with a nice cross.

It looks like Yuta Wakabayashi has been cut.
Alsop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wakabayashi takes a swing at Alsop's ribcage but misses.

Alsop pushes Wakabayashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Alsop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
Alsop stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alsop.
Wakabayashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wakabayashi tries to work over Alsop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alsop has Wakabayashi pressed against the cage.
Wakabayashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alsop is defending well.
Alsop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alsop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alsop stops a takedown attempt from Wakabayashi.
Fred Alsop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Wakabayashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alsop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Alsop.
Alsop tries to land knees in the clinch but Wakabayashi avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Alsop.
Alsop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wakabayashi wants a takedown.
Alsop digs a right hand into Wakabayashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wakabayashi's gas tank.
Good body shot from Alsop.
Alsop prevents a body shot from Wakabayashi.
Alsop stops a takedown attempt from Wakabayashi.
Alsop lands with a right to the head.
Alsop cracks Wakabayashi with a nice body shot.
Wakabayashi looks winded!
Alsop just leaning against Wakabayashi, taking a breather.
Wakabayashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alsop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alsop stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Alsop.
Wakabayashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wakabayashi looking for a takedown.
Alsop missing with knees to the body.
Alsop lands a shoulder strike.
Alsop presses Wakabayashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alsop is leaning against Wakabayashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakabayashi working hard to break the clinch.
Alsop stalls.
A short right from Alsop on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Alsop.
Alsop manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alsop.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alsop.
Wakabayashi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alsop is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alsop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wakabayashi.
Alsop scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Alsop.
Alsop has Wakabayashi pushed against the cage.
Alsop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alsop has Wakabayashi pressed against the cage.
Wakabayashi is working for takedown but Alsop is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alsop digs a right hand underneath Wakabayashi's ribcage. Wakabayashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wakabayashi goes for a takedown attempt but Alsop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alsop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wakabayashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wakabayashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fred Alsop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alsop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alsop scores with a jab. Wakabayashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alsop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Wakabayashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Alsop has closed the distance and engaged Wakabayashi in a clinch.
Alsop is pressed up against the cage. Wakabayashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alsop down to the mat. Alsop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alsop connects with a body shot that sends Wakabayashi's belly button to the back.
Alsop tried to score with a low kick but Wakabayashi checks it.

Wakabayashi gets tackled into the cage by Alsop. Alsop maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Alsop.
Alsop lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alsop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wakabayashi letting Alsop take a breather here.
Alsop lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alsop is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alsop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Alsop.
A short uppercut from Alsop.
Wakabayashi trying to stall but Alsop improves his position.
Alsop taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alsop.
Alsop content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wakabayashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alsop is keeping busy.
Wakabayashi can't get the takedown.
Alsop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alsop digs a right hand underneath Wakabayashi's ribcage. Wakabayashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alsop works on Wakabayashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Alsop holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alsop is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Alsop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Wakabayashi's cut.
That's time! Alsop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alsop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alsop cracks Wakabayashi with a right hand to the side of the head.

Alsop clinches up with Wakabayashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Wakabayashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alsop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alsop wants to stall.
Alsop missing with knees to the body.
Wakabayashi tries for a takedown but Alsop manages to get underhooks.
Fred Alsop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wakabayashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alsop is defending well.
Fred Alsop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Wakabayashi.
A shot in the inside from Alsop.
Alsop has Wakabayashi pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alsop throws an elbow but misses.
Alsop gets underhooks to prevent Wakabayashi's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Alsop.
Alsop has Wakabayashi pressed against the cage.
Alsop scores with a shot to the side of Wakabayashi's head.
Wakabayashi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alsop slows down the pace here.
Alsop is leaning against Wakabayashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Alsop.
A right handed body shot lands from Alsop.
Alsop digs a right hand into Wakabayashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wakabayashi's gas tank.
Alsop stalling against the cage.
Alsop controlling the action here for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alsop.
Alsop gets underhooks to prevent Wakabayashi's takedown attempt.
Alsop stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fred Alsop.
Alsop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Alsop. Beautiful body shot.

Alsop instigates a clinch.
Alsop is leaning against Wakabayashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alsop lands a nice uppercut.
Alsop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wakabayashi being controlled against the cage.
Wakabayashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alsop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alsop lands a right hand.
Alsop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alsop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alsop presses Wakabayashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alsop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alsop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wakabayashi can do to turn this around?
Alsop slows down the pace here.
Alsop lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alsop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alsop presses Wakabayashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Alsop.
Come on Alsop - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alsop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wakabayashis head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wakabayashi as Alsop tries to tie him up.
Alsop lands a shoulder strike.
Wakabayashi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alsop prevents it.
Wakabayashi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alsop prevents it.
A body shot lands from Alsop.
A right hook to the body lands for Alsop.
Alsop lands a hook that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
Alsop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alsop taking a breather.
Alsop lands a left hand.
Wakabayashi dodges an elbow strike from Alsop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alsop cracks Wakabayashi with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Alsop to work.
Alsop digs a right hand into Wakabayashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wakabayashi's gas tank.
Alsop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alsop pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alsop lands a shot to the body.
Alsop leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Alsop.
A hook to the body from Alsop.
A short left from Alsop.
Alsop content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Alsop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Wakabayashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Alsop lands with an overhand left.
Alsop keeps the fight on the outside.
Alsop throws a front kick aimed at Wakabayashi's knee but Wakabayashi avoids it well.
Alsop cracks Wakabayashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alsop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wakabayashi shoots for a takedown but Alsop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alsop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alsop with a jab.
Fred Alsop is winning the standup battle so far.
Alsop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wakabayashi under the eye.
Alsop wobbles Wakabayashi with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Alsop dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Wakabayashi to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Alsop!
An out of breath Fred Alsop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ysengrin has chosen Cheeky Nandos as his entrance music. Tito Kerr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Ysengrin's chin.

Kerr
vs
Ysengrin

185 cm
26
285 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

193 cm
26
238 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Highland Clothing

Vikai Gear Island
Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tito Kerr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ysengrin's coach down at Highland Brawl Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ysengrin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kerr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kerr under the eye.
Kerr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ysengrin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kerr throws a hook to the side of Ysengrin's head but Ysengrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ysengrin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kerrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dave Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin missing with a left hand there. Kerr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ysengrin moves away from the strike by Kerr.
Kerr looks for a takedown but Ysengrin sprawls well.
Kerr keeps the fight on the outside.
Kerr tries to counter with a takedown but Ysengrin is quick to defend against it.
Kerr ducks under a wild hook from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerr is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ysengrin darts in and clinches Kerr up against the cage.

Ysengrin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kerr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Kerr misses.
Ysengrin works the jab nicely.

It looks like Tito Kerr has been cut.
Ysengrin works Kerr's body with a nice hook.
Ysengrin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Ysengrin clinches with his opponent.
Ysengrin lands a left hand.
Kerr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ysengrin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.

Kerr breaks from the clinch.
Ysengrin connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerr has his takedown stuffed
and Ysengrin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kerr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Ysengrin misses.
Ysengrin lands the left hand.
Kerr misses the shot to the body.
Kerr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Ysengrin misses.
Ysengrin thuds a left hand into Kerr's body.
Kerr is breathing heavily.
Ysengrin lands a jab to the head.

Ysengrin drops Kerr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kerr looks back up at him and smiles so Ysengrin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Kerr is rocked!
Ysengrin lands with a shot to the body.

Ysengrin sends Kerr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ysengrin is motioning to the referee to let Kerr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Kerr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tito Kerr's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kerr out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Ysengrin!
Dave Ysengrin is the new heavyweight champion!
Dave Ysengrin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.