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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the boom. Jackson Colt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Colt!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock misses with a takedown
and Colt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colt's waist but Colt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brock off to one side.
Brock goes for a double leg but Colt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Colt continues to drive forward.
Colt unleashes a big counter combination but Brock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Colt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brock keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Colt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Colt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Brock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Colt counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Colt has his feet on Brock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brock or perhaps it was just good defense by Colt, which made it look bad.
Colt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Colt stuffs the takedown attempt from Brock. Brock gets slowly back to his feet.
Colt is looking for the big counter here.
Brock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Colt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock dives in and grabs Colt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colt pushes down on Brock's head and hops out.
Good work by Colt as he checks the leg kick.
Colt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brock defends it well.
Brock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Colt counters by moving into the clinch.
Colt can't break the clinch.
Brock goes for a takedown attempt but Colt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brock darts in looking for a takedown but Colt gets double underhooks and turns Brock into the cage.
Colt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Colt avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brock shoots in but no luck this time.
Brock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Colt counters by clinching up.
Colt is trying to break the clinch but Brock is controlling him.
Colt tries to break free but Brock pushes him back against the cage.
Brock is trying to pull guard but Colt has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Brock looking for a takedown.
Colt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colt to keep the fight standing.
Colt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Colt after a bit of a struggle.
Brock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colt to keep the fight standing.
Brock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brock throws a lazy body kick
and Colt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Colt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice takedown defense from Colt. No joy for Brock on that attempt.
Brock misses with a takedown attempt
and Colt counters with a two punch combo.
Brock shoots and misses
and Colt counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colt moves out of range of the body kick.
Colt tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock misses with a takedown
and Colt counters with a three punch combo that has Brock backing up. Brock nods at Colt to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
Colt stuffs the takedown attempt from Brock. Brock gets slowly back to his feet.
Brock sets himself, and Colt steps forward looking for the clinch! Brock avoids it this time.
Brock has his takedown stuffed
and Colt counters with a left and a right that stings Brock.
Brock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
Brock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colt circles away.
Colt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brock fails with the takedown.
Brock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Colt counters with a series of strikes. Brock will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock fails to land the takedown.
Colt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Colt counters with a left and a right that stings Brock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brock is defended easily by Colt.
Colt feints the counter takedown.
Brock looks to land a body kick but Colt moved away.
Brock dives in for a single leg takedown but Colt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Colt tries to counter it with a takedown but Brock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brock looks for the body kick but Colt saw that one coming.
Colt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brock is defended easily by Colt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Colt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colt pinned against the cage. Colt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Colt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brock throws a right hand that Colt ducks under and follows up with a left that Colt also avoids with ease.
Colt is looking for the big counter here.
Colt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brock.
Colt feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Colt stuffs the takedown.
And Colt tries to counter it with a takedown but Brock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brock fails to land the takedown.
And Colt tries to counter it with a takedown but Brock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colt counters with a three punch combo that has Brock backing up. Brock nods at Colt to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colt stuffs the takedown.
Colt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Colt as he jumps to the side.
Colt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock shoots in looking for a takedown. Colt tries to sprawl out of it but Brock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Colt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brock misses with a body punch
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Colt as Brock shoots in.
Colt with the counter takedown but Brock avoids it easily.
Colt slaps away a takedown attempt from Brock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Colt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock shoots and misses
and Colt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colt sprawls well. Colt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brock gets slowly back to his feet.
Colt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brock.
Jackson Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brock is defended easily by Colt.
Colt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brock somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Colt on his heels. He'll look to pass Colt's guard now, I'm sure.
Colt is looking for a triangle here but Brock uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Colt is trying to buck Brock off.
Dan Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colt is trying to work for a sweep but Brock has mounted him!
Brock trying to control but Colt is having none of it.
Colt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brock looking to ground and pound but Colt is blocking nicely.
Brock looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Colt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Colt 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Colt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basil McCrystal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Basil McCrystal was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomasz Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Basil McCrystal!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrystal throws a series of punches but Kowalski avoids them all with ease.
McCrystal throws a combination. Kowalski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCrystal shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalski tries to sprawl out of it but McCrystal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCrystal tries to sprawl but Kowalski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McCrystal tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski tries to pass to full mount but McCrystal defends it.
Kowalski controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski moves into full mount! McCrystal won't be happy about that!
Kowalski content just to control the position here.
McCrystal tries to hold on but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCrystal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCrystal is squirming around, avoiding Kowalski's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCrystal is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCrystal blocking the ground and pound.
Kowalski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McCrystal is now in Kowalski's guard. A big mistake from Kowalski there, giving up the dominant position!
Kowalski is trying to control the position but McCrystal postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kowalski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCrystal did well to prevent Kowalski getting side control.
Kowalski tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCrystal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kowalski is just content to waste time from the top position. McCrystal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kowalski got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCrystal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kowalski has managed to get both his arms back between McCrystal's legs - danger averted.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but McCrystal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCrystal connects with the punch.
Kowalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCrystal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCrystal lands a two punch combo.
Kowalski takes one to the chin there.
Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCrystal!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCrystal is trying to improve his position.
Kowalski advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Basil McCrystal will probably get the nod.
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.
McCrystal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
McCrystal slips a jab and a cross from Kowalski.
McCrystal misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCrystal explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kowalski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCrystal explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrystal clinches with his opponent.
McCrystal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kowalski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCrystal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tomasz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basil McCrystal.
McCrystal tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski is pushing McCrystal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski successfully pulls guard.
Kowalski being controlled here, momentarily.
Kowalski wants to sweep but no luck.
McCrystal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been informed that McCrystal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCrystal is looking to pass into half guard but Kowalski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kowalski is in guard.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but McCrystal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Kowalski postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kowalski shoots in and gets a takedown into McCrystal's guard.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but McCrystal keeps moving.
McCrystal has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowalski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCrystal wants to sweep here but Kowalski controlling him for the moment.
Kowalski advances position into side control!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCrystal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCrystal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kowalski has McCrystal in his guard.
McCrystal advances to half guard.
McCrystal trying to control the action but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCrystal is working away from the top position though.
McCrystal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kowalski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McCrystal gets caught flat footed, as Kowalski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCrystal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kowalski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kowalski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCrystal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kowalski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCrystal can't fight it off and eventually Kowalski manages to take the fight to the floor. McCrystal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCrystal wants to sweep here but Kowalski controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but McCrystal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCrystal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kowalski wants to get up but he can't break McCrystal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kowalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowalski won't allow McCrystal to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrystal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kowalski's head.
Kowalski misses with a wild combination.
McCrystal shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense.
Tomasz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basil McCrystal.
Kowalski gets the takedown into side control.
McCrystal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kowalski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCrystal can do to turn this around?
Kowalski working McCrystal over with strikes.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
McCrystal is looking to get back to full guard here but Kowalski has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski with the ground and pound but McCrystal regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kowalski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCrystal keeps working.
McCrystal actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCrystal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalski trying to control the action but McCrystal is working from the bottom.
Kowalski trying to control the pace.
McCrystal is trying to maintain the position but Kowalski is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCrystal lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kowalski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Kowalski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Lora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Silva (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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Lora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jay Silva!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lora drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Lora turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lora with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva is not content to let Lora control the position.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Lora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Lora trying to control the pace.
Lora prevents Silva from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lora 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.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lora is working away from the top position though.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Lora is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lora seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lora tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.
Lora fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva tries to clinch but Lora is having none of it.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lora goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Lora shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Lora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lora shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lora tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lora to the ground. Lora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lora tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva thuds a left hand into Lora's body.
Silva tries to clinch but Lora is having none of it.
Lora closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Lora breaks the clinch.
Lora clinches up against the cage.
Lora wants a takedown.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lora just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lora keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Lora tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Lora has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lora doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lora manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lora is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Lora dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Lora circles away.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lora's waist but Lora gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lora defends well and Silva ends up having to push Lora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lora has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lora breaks the clinch.
Lora stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Lora throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Felix Lora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lora dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lora throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lora is defended easily by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Lora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lora throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Lora is looking to counter with head kicks.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lora swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Lora misses its intended target.
Lora closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Lora politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lora prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lora's best efforts.
Lora controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva pushes Lora off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lora closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Lora preventing the sweep.
Silva looking to control.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lora passes into half guard.
Silva punching from the bottom.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lora is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Lora moves into the clinch.
Lora blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lora breaks the clinch.
Lora shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Lora dominated that second round.
That's time! Lora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva is looking to clinch.
It looked like Lora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lora scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lora looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lora tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lora sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Lora tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lora takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva controlling the position for now.
Lora is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lora fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Lora persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lora manages to move to mount!
Lora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lora really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two 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.
Lora trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Lora goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva stops Lora from standing up.
Lora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lora thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva tries to roll over but Lora keeps him under control.
Silva is pressing down on Lora's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lora scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lora defends well.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Lora pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Felix Lora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lora feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Lora changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lora.
Lora manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jay Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Lora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lora blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Lora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lora 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Lora!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Pala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Hoffmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mario Pala!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pala.
Pala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoffmann with a body shot.
Hoffmann throws a right hand that Pala ducks under and follows up with a left that Pala also avoids with ease.
Pala rushes Hoffmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoffmann to keep the fight standing.
Hoffmann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann breaks from the clinch.
Hoffmann lunges at Pala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pala's hand.
Hoffmann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pala tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoffmann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aaron Hoffmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Pala.
Pala looking for a takedown.
Hoffmann letting Pala take a breather here.
Hoffmann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann scores with a hook to the body.
Hoffmann prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoffmann stalls.
Pala prevents a body shot from Hoffmann.
Pala manages to break the clinch.
Hoffmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoffmann digs a good body shot into Pala's ribs.
Jab, jab by Hoffmann - just one landing.
Hoffmann tests Pala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffmann digs a good body shot into Pala's ribs.
Hoffmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Pala. Pala gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aaron Hoffmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoffmann jabs Pala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffmann lands a nice shot that snaps Pala's head back.
Pala goes for a double leg but Hoffmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoffmann continues to drive forward.
Pala looks winded!
Hoffmann ducks under a wild hook from Pala.
Hoffmann slips under a jab from Pala.
Hoffmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Pala.
Pala throws a lazy head kick
and Hoffmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoffmann scores with a body shot.
Pala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoffmann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoffmann.
Pala walks into a stiff left hand from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pala manages to avoid it.
Pala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoffmann lands with a big left! Pala is wobbled badly! Hoffmann comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Pala to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron Hoffmann!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Haapalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haapalainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lentävä Kalakukko. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikko Haapalainen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapalainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Eye, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haapalainen blocks a head kick by Eye.
Haapalainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eye fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haapalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eye tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Eye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Eye to work.
Eye taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haapalainen.
Haapalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye tries for a takedown but Haapalainen manages to get underhooks.
Haapalainen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Haapalainen lands a knee to the body.
Haapalainen missing with knees to the body.
Haapalainen lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye avoiding damage as Haapalainen throws knees to the body.
Eye drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haapalainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eye has Haapalainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haapalainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eye - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eye.
Eye pulls guard successfully.
Haapalainen wants to stand but Eye is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haapalainen gets to his feet - Eye follows without any prompting.
Haapalainen moves away from the strike by Eye.
Haapalainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Eye.
Eye darts in looking for a takedown but Haapalainen gets double underhooks and turns Eye into the cage.
Eye sets himself, and Haapalainen steps forward looking for the clinch! Eye avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haapalainen moves into range and clinches up with Eye.
Haapalainen effectively controlling the action here.
Eye just leaning against Haapalainen, taking a breather.
Eye stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haapalainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eye up against the cage.
Haapalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eye leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eye pulls Haapalainen into guard.
Eye is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Haapalainen frees his head nicely. Oh but Eye has switched to an armbar! Haapalainen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Daniel Eye!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corinthos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredric Brannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonny Corinthos!
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, Fredric Brannon!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corinthos scores with a takedown into Brannon's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brannon is pulling down on Corinthos's head. It's preventing any offense from Corinthos, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corinthos wants to get back to full guard.
Brannon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brannon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corinthos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brannon.
Brannon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Corinthos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brannon on the ground.
Brannon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brannon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brannon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Corinthos trying to control here.
Brannon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos is defending against the submission attempts here by Brannon.
Corinthos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brannon.
Brannon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brannon is looking for a kimura but Corinthos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brannon to get the leverage.
Brannon stands up out of the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corinthos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brannon defends it nicely.
Brannon misses with a takedown attempt - Corinthos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannon misses with a takedown
and Corinthos counters with a three punch combo that has Brannon backing up. Brannon nods at Corinthos to acknowledge the strikes.
Corinthos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brannon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corinthos.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Corinthos!
Brannon misses the jab.
Corinthos throws a big counter combination but Brannon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannon shoots in for a takedown but Corinthos shows good takedown defense.
Sonny Corinthos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredric Brannon.
Brannon slaps away a takedown attempt from Corinthos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brannon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corinthos pinned against the cage. Corinthos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brannon slaps away a takedown attempt from Corinthos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brannon! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sonny Corinthos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Corinthos fails with the takedown
and Brannon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brannon misses with a few strikes there.
Brannon wants to clinch.
Corinthos throws a nice looking combination but Brannon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Corinthos misses.
Brannon is looking for the big counter here.
Brannon throws a jab but it's blocked by Corinthos.
Corinthos is looking for a counter combo.
Sonny Corinthos is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brannon wants to clinch.
Corinthos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brannon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corinthos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corinthos has his takedown stuffed
and Brannon counters with a left and a right that stings Corinthos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Corinthos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brannon shoots in for a double leg but Corinthos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brannon, pushing him back against the cage.
Corinthos breaks from the clinch.
Corinthos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corinthos counters with a two punch combo.
Brannon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corinthos fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannon moves in looking to clinch but Corinthos pushes him off.
Brannon misses with a hook.
Corinthos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sonny Corinthos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannon is looking to clinch.
Corinthos shoots in for a double leg but Brannon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Brannon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brannon swings widly with a right hand
and Corinthos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brannon misses with an uppercut. Corinthos saw that one coming.
Corinthos needs to keep his hands up - Brannon had a free shot at his head there.
Brannon slips a straight right by Corinthos.
Brannon swings for the body but Corinthos moves out of range.
Brannon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannon misses with a body punch
and Corinthos counters with a solid body kick.
A punch combination from Corinthos misses.
As Corinthos backs off Brannon throws a huge counter combo but Corinthos manages to avoid it all.
Corinthos misses with a few strikes there.
Corinthos misses with a series of wild punches.
Corinthos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brannon misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fredric Brannon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Corinthos tries a head kick but it misses.
Corinthos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Corinthos has his takedown stuffed
and Brannon counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Brannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corinthos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brannon swings widly with a right hand
and Corinthos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corinthos shoots and misses
and Corinthos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Corinthos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brannon misses with a looping left.
Corinthos throws a right hand that Brannon ducks under and follows up with a left that Brannon also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brannon!
Brannon shoots in for a takedown but Corinthos shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Corinthos with that takedown attempt.
Corinthos pushes Brannon up against the cage in a clinch.
Corinthos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brannon connects with a jab.
Brannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannon clinches with his opponent.
Brannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corinthos manages to break the clinch.
Corinthos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brannon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corinthos somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Corinthos. No joy for Brannon on that attempt.
Corinthos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Corinthos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brannon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos throws a body kick that misses.
Corinthos forces Brannon back against the cage and clinches.
Brannon jumps guard and drags Corinthos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brannon, not yet.
Corinthos wants to control from the top but Brannon keeps moving.
Brannon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Corinthos is looking to advance position but Brannon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos tries to lock up and control but Brannon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brannon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brannon get's back to his feet.
Brannon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corinthos throws a body kick that misses.
Brannon tries to close the distance and clinch but Corinthos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Brannon - just one landing.
Brannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corinthos.
Brannon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Corinthos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredric Brannon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brannon 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 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredric Brannon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ganbaatar Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Seed - Watch It Burn. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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196 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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ganbaatar Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troy Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khan misses with a body kick.
Kirkland jabs Khan right on the nose. Khan blinks but takes it well.
Khan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Highland Brawl Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirkland scores with a jab. Khan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Kirkland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirkland avoids the head kick by Khan.
Kirkland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirkland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
Khan lands a head kick!
It looks like Troy Kirkland has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan blocks the body kick.
Kirkland blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khan is rocked!
Khan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kirkland gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Khan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Kirkland!
Troy Kirkland thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ganbaatar Khan was interviewed post fight and said 'Huh, A shame the fight was stopped. I could've handed you your head on a silver platter.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wybrant De Houtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Bradford 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonny Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wybrant De Houtman!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradford slips a jab from De Houtman.
Bradford looks to land a body kick but De Houtman moved away.
De Houtman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bradford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Houtman.
Bradford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Houtman is able to avoid easily.
De Houtman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Houtman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Houtman rushes Bradford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bradford tries to break the clinch but De Houtman is controlling the position.
Bradford tries to circle away but De Houtman has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Houtman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradford.
A head punch on the inside from De Houtman fails to land.
De Houtman throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from De Houtman as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from De Houtman fails to land.
Bradford is trying to break free.
Bradford breaks from the clinch.
De Houtman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradford tries a head kick but it misses.
De Houtman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bradford with a body shot.
De Houtman throws a good cross that connects.
Bradford pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Houtman is out of range and Bradford settles back down.
De Houtman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bradford with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradford takes one to the side of the head.
Bradford throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Houtman counters by clinching up.
De Houtman tries a body shot but Bradford blocks it.
De Houtman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradford wants to get back to striking at distance but De Houtman won't allow it.
Bradford has De Houtman pushed against the cage.
De Houtman misses with the head strike.
De Houtman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradford has had enough of the clinch but De Houtman keeps him there for the moment.
Bradford blocking some punches.
De Houtman misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradford tries to break free but De Houtman pushes him back against the cage.
Bradford is trying to break the clinch but De Houtman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradford blocks a body shot from De Houtman.
De Houtman misses with a punch on the inside.
De Houtman keeps control of Bradford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bradford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bradford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Houtman clinches.
De Houtman has a couple of punches blocked by Bradford.
De Houtman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Houtman working aggressively here.
Bradford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Houtman taking a breather.
Good body shot from De Houtman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman tries to work over Bradford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Houtman pushes Bradford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from De Houtman.
De Houtman slows down the pace here.
Bradford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bradford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Houtman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Houtman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bradford prevents a body shot from De Houtman.
Bradford takes a shot to the 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!
De Houtman pushes Bradford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by De Houtman.
De Houtman stalling.
De Houtman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from De Houtman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wybrant De Houtman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Houtman blocks a head kick by Bradford.
Bradford throws a sloppy head kick
and De Houtman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradford has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Houtman has managed to clinch.
De Houtman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Houtman lands with a left to the head.
De Houtman misses with some punches.
Bradford wants to break free but De Houtman has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, De Houtman scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Houtman leaning against his opponent.
De Houtman lands a shot to the body.
De Houtman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Houtman has Bradford pressed against the cage.
De Houtman lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford tries to circle away but De Houtman has him pinned against the cage.
De Houtman gets through Bradford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Houtman has Bradford pushed against the cage.
De Houtman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradford.
De Houtman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bradford or not.
De Houtman digs a right hand underneath Bradford's ribcage. Bradford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Houtman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Houtman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bradford.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Houtman.
I was talking to Bradford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Houtman scores with a shot to the side of Bradford's head.
De Houtman lands a right hand.
De Houtman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bradford or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Houtman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bradford backwards.
Wybrant De Houtman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Houtman cracks Bradford with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Houtman lands a nice uppercut.
Bradford is rocked!
De Houtman lands a big right hand that drops Bradford! The killer instinct kicks in and De Houtman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by De Houtman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wybrant De Houtman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernardu Palmier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hetfield is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Find Ya Wealth. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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174 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
12 - 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hetfield throws the left hand but Palmier avoids the punch easily.
Hetfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmier.
Palmier throws an off balance right hand
and Hetfield counters with an inside leg kick.
Palmier tries to clinch but Hetfield moves away
and Hetfield counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmier checks a leg kick nicely.
Palmier throwing a counter right hand but Hetfield manages to avoid it.
Palmier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a wild body shot.
Palmier misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Hetfield releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Palmier lands with a cross.
Hetfield throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Palmier to counter with a crisp jab.
Palmier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palmier rushes Hetfield and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Palmier won't allow it.
Hetfield is trying to break the clinch but Palmier is controlling him.
Hetfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hetfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hetfield ducks under a wild hook from Palmier.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A swing and a miss from Palmier.
Hetfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palmier with a body shot.
Palmier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hetfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hetfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Hetfield tries to get set, Palmier tries to push him back and clinch up but Hetfield manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield throws a leg kick but Palmier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palmier is looking to counter the offense by Hetfield and move into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hetfield.
Palmier wants to clinch
letting Hetfield counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Hetfield misses
and Palmier counters with a right hand to the body.
Hetfield throws out a loose jab but Palmier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmier has Hetfield up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmier misses with a punch to the body.
Palmier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmier moves into the clinch.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Palmier.
Hetfield is trying to break the clinch but Palmier is controlling him.
Palmier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield breaks from the clinch.
Hetfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palmier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hetfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmier counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield throws a looping overhand right but Palmier ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Hetfield will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hetfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palmier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Palmier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetfield lands with an overhand left.
Palmier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hetfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmier dips to his left and cracks Hetfield with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with a jab to the body
and Palmier counters with a nice body shot.
Palmier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hetfield.
Palmier clinches up with Hetfield and pushes him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hetfield in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hetfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hetfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palmier throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmier looks to land a left hand but Hetfield moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Palmier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Palmier blocks the low kick.
Hetfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Palmier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hetfield ducks under a wild hook from Palmier.
Hetfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Palmier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hetfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hetfield throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmier defending well as Hetfield loads up on a big left hand.
Palmier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palmier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Palmier tests Hetfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hetfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Palmier tries to clinch up but Hetfield circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hetfield counters with a left to the body.
Palmier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hetfield momentarily.
Palmier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hetfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hetfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hetfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hetfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hetfield scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fernardu Palmier will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hetfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hetfield missing with a left hand there. Palmier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hetfield manages to circle out of the way.
Hetfield misses with a left hand
and Palmier counters with a straight right hand.
Hetfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmier wants to clinch up but Hetfield keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hetfield.
Palmier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hetfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palmier counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetfield cracks Palmier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnny Hetfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Palmier.
Hetfield throws a lazy head kick
and Palmier moves into the clinch.
Palmier keeps control of Hetfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hetfield breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Hetfield.
Hetfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hetfield misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palmier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Palmier's calf.
Palmier connects with the punch.
Palmier misses with a wild body shot.
Palmier rushes Hetfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hetfield can't break the clinch.
Hetfield tries to circle away but Palmier has him pinned against the cage.
Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
Palmier looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Hetfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmier tries to clinch up but Hetfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmier slips under a jab.
Palmier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hetfield manages to circle out of the way.
Palmier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hetfield misses with a hook to the body
and Palmier counters with a left and a right that stings Hetfield.
Hetfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmier throwing a counter right hand but Hetfield manages to avoid it.
Hetfield throws a low kick, looking for Palmier's leg but Palmier calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Palmier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield throws a leg kick
enabling Palmier to counter with a crisp jab.
Hetfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Hetfield catches Palmier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palmier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Palmier throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmier swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Fernardu Palmier did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Palmier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmier avoids the body shot from Hetfield.
Palmier tries to counter by clinching up but Hetfield breaks away and moves out of range.
Palmier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Hetfield misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Palmier blocks the leg kick.
Palmier is looking to counter punch.
Palmier rushes Hetfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetfield breaks the clinch.
Palmier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hetfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hetfield misses with a right hand
and Palmier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield throws a right hand that misses
and Palmier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palmier throws the left hand but Hetfield avoids the punch easily.
Hetfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hetfield misses with a hook
and Palmier counters by clinching up.
Hetfield breaks from the clinch.
Palmier throws a jab when Hetfield was well out of range.
Hetfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hetfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Palmier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hetfield finds it's target.
Hetfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hetfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palmier jabs Hetfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palmier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palmier avoids the body shot from Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Palmier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmier misses with a lunging right hand
and Hetfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Palmier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hetfield lands with a cross.
Hetfield misses with a left hand
and Palmier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fernardu Palmier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmier stalling the fight.
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hetfield throws an overhand right that lands on Palmier's shoulder, as Palmier tries to avoid the shot.
Palmier throwing a counter right hand but Hetfield manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernardu Palmier had his way with Johnny Hetfield in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hetfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Palmier slips under a jab from Hetfield.
Palmier wants to clinch up but Hetfield keeps it at a distance.
Hetfield misses with a jab to the body
and Hetfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmier checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield takes a swing at Palmier's ribcage but misses.
Hetfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palmier is out of range and Hetfield settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield is looking to chop away at Palmier's legs.
Hetfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palmier throws a poor cross that misses
and Hetfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmier. Hetfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hetfield lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hetfield.
Johnny Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmier tries to clinch there but Hetfield circles away.
Hetfield misses with a jab to the body
and Palmier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hetfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmier was well out of range. Poor timing from Hetfield.
Palmier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hetfield counters with a nice body shot.
Hetfield misses with a wild body shot.
Hetfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield misses the jab.
Hetfield misses with a left hand
letting Palmier counter with a right hand.
Palmier defending well as Hetfield loads up on a big left hand.
Palmier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws an overhand right that lands on Palmier's shoulder, as Palmier tries to avoid the shot.
Hetfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Palmier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Palmier tries to clinch but Hetfield is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palmier checks the leg kick.
Palmier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Palmier misses with an uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Hetfield throws a hook to the side of Palmier's head but Palmier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hetfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Hetfield.
I think Palmier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fernardu Palmier!
Fernardu Palmier retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Fernardu Palmier 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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