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Highland Island 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between MeDa SeuRabo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Olympian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MeDa SeuRabo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, MeDa SeuRabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Olympian !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olympian closes the distance and clinches up with SeuRabo, looking for a takedown. Olympian pushes SeuRabo against the cage but SeuRabo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
SeuRabo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
SeuRabo swats away the attempt to clinch by Olympian .
Olympian scores with a head kick.
SeuRabo misses with the combination.
SeuRabo throws a combination. Olympian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SeuRabo misses with a double jab
and Olympian counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olympian stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice uppercut there from SeuRabo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympian shoots and misses
and SeuRabo counters with a nice uppercut.
SeuRabo clinches up against the cage.
Olympian breaks the clinch.
Olympian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SeuRabo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - SeuRabo scores with a four punch combination!
Olympian looks for a takedown but SeuRabo sprawls well.
MeDa SeuRabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Olympian .
Olympian tries for a takedown but SeuRabo circles away easily
and SeuRabo counters with a two punch combo.
Olympian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Olympian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olympian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. SeuRabo tries to avoid it but Olympian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag SeuRabo to the ground. SeuRabo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Olympian looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SeuRabo works Olympian 's body with a nice hook.
SeuRabo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
SeuRabo is trying to break the clinch but Olympian has him pressed against the cage.
Olympian trying to stall but SeuRabo improves his position.
SeuRabo stops a takedown attempt from Olympian .
Olympian keeps control of SeuRabo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olympian manages to pull guard.
SeuRabo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
SeuRabo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olympian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
SeuRabo landing some decent shots from guard.
Olympian can't keep his opponent in guard - SeuRabo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SeuRabo lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. SeuRabo connects with a nice short shot to Olympian 's temple.
SeuRabo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
SeuRabo thows a huge punch but Olympian dodges it nicely.
SeuRabo working the head and body with strikes.
Olympian punching from the bottom.
SeuRabo 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.
Olympian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olympian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from SeuRabo.
Olympian is looking for a sweep. SeuRabo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SeuRabo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
SeuRabo throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SeuRabo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Olympian is striking off his back. SeuRabo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
SeuRabo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olympian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
SeuRabo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Olympian trying to control from the bottom.
SeuRabo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olympian works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MeDa SeuRabo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
SeuRabo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
SeuRabo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olympian can do to turn this around?
SeuRabo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
SeuRabo stuffs the takedown attempt from Olympian . Olympian gets slowly back to his feet.
SeuRabo is looking for a counter combo.
SeuRabo swats away the attempt to clinch by Olympian .
SeuRabo takes the fight into the clinch.
Olympian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SeuRabo connects with a looping right hand.
MeDa SeuRabo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Olympian .
Nice uppercut there from SeuRabo.
MeDa SeuRabo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SeuRabo misses with a series of wild punches.
SeuRabo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
SeuRabo throws a combination. Olympian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Olympian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olympian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. SeuRabo quickly recovers to half guard.
SeuRabo is trying to maintain the position but Olympian is very close to passing his half guard.
Olympian controlling the pace.
SeuRabo tries to roll over but Olympian keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympian trying to control the action but SeuRabo is working from the bottom.
SeuRabo tries to roll over but Olympian keeps him under control.
SeuRabo is staying active underneath Olympian , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Olympian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
SeuRabo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olympian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in SeuRabo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olympian throws a big right hand that misses.
Olympian wants to get up but he can't break SeuRabo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Olympian is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympian tries to free his leg and advance position but SeuRabo is retaining full guard.
Olympian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Olympian preventing the sweep.
SeuRabo is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Olympian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Olympian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SeuRabo.
SeuRabo is looking to clinch.
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.
Olympian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olympian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SeuRabo avoids it really well and circles away.
MeDa SeuRabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Olympian .
SeuRabo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and SeuRabo duly obliges.
Olympian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and SeuRabo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olympian slips a jab and a cross from SeuRabo.
Olympian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olympian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MeDa SeuRabo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
SeuRabo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
SeuRabo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olympian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Olympian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SeuRabo.
Olympian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
SeuRabo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Olympian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by SeuRabo.
SeuRabo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SeuRabo lands a two punch combo.
Olympian closes the distance but SeuRabo moves to the side
and SeuRabo counters with a one-two to the body.
Olympian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SeuRabo tries to bum rush Olympian with a series of wild strikes but Olympian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SeuRabo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olympian circles away quickly and effectively.
MeDa SeuRabo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olympian with a lazy takedown attempt
letting SeuRabo counter with a right hand.
Olympian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
SeuRabo closes the distance and clinches.
SeuRabo stalling in the clinch.
Olympian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SeuRabo lands an overhand right.
Olympian closes this distance looking for a takedown but SeuRabo circles away.
MeDa SeuRabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Olympian .
Olympian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SeuRabo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from SeuRabo.
SeuRabo lands with a cross.
SeuRabo cracks Olympian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olympian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olympian walks into a jab.
Olympian fails to land the takedown.
SeuRabo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but SeuRabo swivels and escapes.
SeuRabo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts SeuRabo, as that shot connected.
SeuRabo rushes Olympian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
SeuRabo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olympian closes the distance looking to clinch
and SeuRabo counters with a left and a right that stings Olympian .
SeuRabo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olympian .
Olympian takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from SeuRabo does no damage.
Olympian lands a head kick!
SeuRabo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SeuRabo connects with a nice looking jab.
Olympian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and SeuRabo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SeuRabo scores with a one two! Olympian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from SeuRabo both land. Nice combination.
SeuRabo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Olympian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
MeDa SeuRabo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SeuRabo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MeDa SeuRabo!
Post fight, MeDa SeuRabo stared into the camera and said 'Me Da Seu Rabo... Porrrrraaaaa'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juno August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julles Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julles Martins struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juno August!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julles Martins!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
August scores with a jab to the head.
Martins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
August ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
August gets tackled into the cage by Martins. Martins maintains the clinch.
August breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by August!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martins.
Martins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from August lands.
A jab from August finds it's way through Martins's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins misses with a takedown attempt
and August counters with a crisp right that sends Martins to the canvas! August follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juno August!
The defeated Julles Martins had this to say: 'error'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Maciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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165 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luciano Maciel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Zivic!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maciel throws a poor cross that misses
and Zivic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zivic connects with a right hand. Maciel shakes it off.
Zivic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maciel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zivic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maciel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maciel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Maciel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zivic digs a good hook to Maciel's body.
Zivic scores with a shot to the body.
Maciel throws a hook to the side of Zivic's head but Zivic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Maciel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Maciel misses the target.
Zivic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zivic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maciel in his tracks.
A right-left combo lands from Zivic.
Donk. Zivic catches Maciel right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic lands a two punch combo.
Nice body punch from Zivic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zivic.
Zivic feints and then cracks Maciel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maciel down.
Maciel needs to keep his hands up - Zivic had a free shot at his head there.
Zivic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zivic blocks a jab.
Zivic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zivic scores with a sloppy right hand. Maciel should have avoided that one.
Zivic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivic lands the left hand.
Zivic lands a glancing blow to the side of Maciel's head.
Zivic scores with a body shot.
Maciel misses with a straight left.
Maciel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zivic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic doesn't manage to clinch there - Maciel circles away.
Zivic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnny Zivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Zivic.
Maciel throws a head kick that misses.
Zivic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maciel's head.
Zivic tries to clinch up but Maciel circles away and keeps his distance.
Zivic tries to close the distance and clinch but Maciel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maciel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zivic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zivic tries to clinch but Maciel moves out of range.
Maciel throws a jab when Zivic was well out of range.
Maciel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zivic lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Zivic lands.
Maciel misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Maciel misses.
A nice side step and Zivic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zivic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maciel's hands.
Maciel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A nice combination there by Zivic.
Maciel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maciel moves forwards but Zivic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maciel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zivic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maciel is rocked!
Zivic lands a really nice looking cross but Maciel seems unphased.
Oh Maciel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zivic blocks a jab.
Zivic thuds his right hand into Maciel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zivic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maciel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maciel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zivic to score with a decent uppercut.
Maciel misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Maciel misses.
Maciel seems to have got his legs back now.
Zivic lands a glancing blow to the side of Maciel's head.
Zivic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zivic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zivic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maciel.
Zivic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maciel throws a jab when Zivic was well out of range.
Maciel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnny Zivic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zivic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maciel doesn't seem bothered though.
Zivic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maciel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zivic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maciel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zivic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maciel, pushing him back against the cage.
Zivic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zivic lands a shoulder strike.
Zivic lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Zivic dominated that round.
That's time! Maciel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Maciel misses.
Maciel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maciel there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheers as Zivic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maciel doesn't seem phased though.
Maciel walks into a jab.
Maciel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zivic works the jab nicely.
Zivic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Zivic.
Zivic looks to land a combination. Maciel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maciel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Zivic.
Maciel throws out a loose jab but Zivic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zivic lands a nice shot to the body.
Maciel misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Zivic misses.
Maciel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zivic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Maciel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zivic circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zivic wants to clinch up but Maciel keeps it at a distance.
Maciel throws a jab but it's blocked by Zivic.
A little jabbing left from Zivic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maciel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zivic lands with a good body shot.
Maciel missing with a left hand there. Zivic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zivic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maciel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zivic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maciel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zivic moves away.
Zivic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zivic looks to land a combination. Maciel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zivic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Zivic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maciel misses with an uppercut. Zivic saw that one coming.
Zivic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zivic doesn't manage to clinch there - Maciel circles away.
Maciel throws an off balance right hand
and Zivic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zivic scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Zivic.
Zivic tries to clinch up.
Zivic slips a straight right by Maciel.
Maciel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maciel shoots in and gets a takedown into Zivic's guard.
Maciel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zivic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maciel is one step ahead there.
Maciel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maciel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maciel thows a huge punch but Zivic dodges it nicely.
Maciel thows a huge punch but Zivic dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maciel in particular looking to stall.
Maciel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maciel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zivic defending well though.
Maciel is looking for a kimura but Zivic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maciel to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maciel controlling the action here.
Maciel seems to be working for a kimura but Zivic defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zivic is looking for a sweep. Maciel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maciel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zivic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maciel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maciel throws some wild stikes that Zivic manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Zivic 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!
Zivic digs a good body shot into Maciel's ribs.
Maciel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maciel trying to control the position but Zivic is working away.
Zivic defending against the ground and pound.
Maciel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luciano Maciel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maciel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zivic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zivic is trying to control Maciel's posture but Maciel avoids it.
Zivic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maciel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic tries to control but Maciel manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Zivic right now.
Maciel struggling to land strikes to the head as Zivic covers up.
Maciel not allowing Zivic to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maciel controlling the positon.
Maciel is cranking Zivic's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Zivic! He's tightened the choke and Zivic is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luciano Maciel!
Luciano Maciel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luna Ploy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dongli Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luna Ploy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dongli Huang!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ploy catches Huang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ploy scores with a hook to the body. Huang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ploy's calf.
Huang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ploy.
Huang staying out of range there.
Huang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Luna Ploy has been cut.
Huang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Huang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Ploy as he connects with a hook.
Luna Ploy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ploy scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Huang.
Huang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ploy doesn't seem bothered though.
Huang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Huang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ploy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ploy shoots in and gets a takedown into Huang's guard.
Huang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A big left from Ploy misses.
Ploy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ploy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ploy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ploy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ploy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ploy throwing strikes here but Huang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Huang tries to lock up and control but Ploy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huang is trying to escape the mount.
Ploy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Huang is in a horrible position here. Ploy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Ploy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Huang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ploy.
Ploy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Huang is looking to improve his position but Ploy isn't that keen on the idea.
Ploy controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to hold on but Ploy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ploy unloading with bombs!
Ploy throws some wild stikes that Huang manages to avoid easily.
Ploy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huang blocking the ground and pound.
Ploy content just to control the position here.
Ploy looking to finish with strikes here!
Ploy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ploy controlling from the full mount.
Huang tries to lock up and control but Ploy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ploy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Huang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Huang!
Ploy looking to control.
Ploy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huang is aware though and is defending well.
Ploy has a closed guard, preventing Huang from standing up.
Huang trying to control but Ploy is working from the bottom.
Ploy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Ploy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luna Ploy's cut.
That's time! Ploy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Huang connects with an inside leg kick.
Ploy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Huang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ploy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Ploy trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang controls Ploy momentarily but Ploy frees himself.
Huang has his foot on Ploy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ploy works his way back into a safe position though.
Luna Ploy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ploy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang wants to get back to his feet but Ploy drags him back down.
Ploy stands up and beckons Huang to his feet.
Ploy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Ploy misses.
Ploy connects with a crisp jab.
Huang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ploy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ploy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luna Ploy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ploy throws a series of punches but Huang moves out of range.
Ploy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ploy misses with a hook. Huang ducked under it nicely.
Huang throws a counter combo.
Dongli Huang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ploy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ploy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ploy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ploy.
It looks like Dongli Huang has been cut.
Huang thows a body kick. Ploy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ploy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Huang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ploy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huang.
Huang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ploy throws out the jab.
Ploy shoots in and gets a takedown into Huang's guard.
Ploy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ploy is aware though and is defending well.
Ploy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ploy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ploy stacks Huang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ploy!
Ploy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ploy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ploy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Huang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
Ploy tries for a kimura but Huang is defending well.
Ploy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ploy trying to control the action but Huang is working from the bottom.
Huang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ploy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luna Ploy dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Huang lands a left and a right that send Ploy crashing to the mat, dazed. Huang thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice straight punches there by Ploy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ploy.
Huang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Huang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huang moves away from the strike by Ploy.
Huang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Ploy swings widly with a right hand
and Huang counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Huang.
Ploy throws a jab when Huang was well out of range.
Ploy throws the left hand but Huang avoids the punch easily.
Ploy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huang.
Huang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ploy swings widly with a right hand
and Huang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Huang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ploy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ploy trying to control the action but Huang is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ploy wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.
Ploy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Huang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dongli Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang can't do much from the bottom here.
Ploy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Huang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ploy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Huang is looking for a sweep.
Huang is trying to control Ploy's posture but Ploy avoids it.
Huang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ploy is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ploy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Huang to see if he's OK.
Huang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Huang struggling a bit here.
Ploy blocks the strikes from Huang.
Ploy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ploy throwing strikes but Huang manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Luna Ploy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ploy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Huang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ploy is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Huang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ploy sneaks back into half guard.
Ploy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Huang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ploy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there.
Huang throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dongli Huang.
Well Ploy 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luna Ploy!
A victorious Luna Ploy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Resic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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216 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troy Resic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Gustav!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustav lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Resic at a distance.
Resic ducks under a wild hook from Gustav.
Gustav keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Resic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustav counters with a three punch combo that has Resic backing up. Resic nods at Gustav to acknowledge the strikes.
Resic darts in trying to clinch
and Gustav counters with a straight right hand.
Gustav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Resic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Resic tries for a takedown but Gustav circles away easily
and Gustav counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustav paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustav scores with a one two! Resic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gustav scores with a hook to the body. Resic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Resic tries for a takedown but Gustav circles away easily
and Gustav counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Resic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gustav.
Resic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gustav throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Troy Resic has been cut.
Gustav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gustav connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Resic shoots in but Gustav avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustav misses with a two punch combination.
Resic has his takedown stuffed
and Gustav counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Resic is breathing heavily.
Resic moves to clinch but Gustav breaks away
letting Gustav counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustav paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resic misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustav counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Gustav coming out on top.
Carl Gustav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Resic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustav lands with a straight right. Resic didn't see that one coming.
Gustav throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Resic is rocked!
Resic tries to move into range but Gustav moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Resic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustav connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gustav has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gustav scores with a body shot.
Gustav connects with a crisp jab.
Resic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gustav scores with a jab to the head.
Resic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gustav drops Resic with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Resic! Gustav dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Gustav!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lotus Pod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Mondale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus Pod had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lotus Pod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesse Mondale!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondale misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pod counters with a stiff right hand.
Pod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mondale drives through and clinches with Pod against the cage.
Pod blocking some punches.
Mondale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mondale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Mondale controls his hands.
Mondale misses with a body punch.
Pod wants to get back to striking at distance but Mondale won't allow it.
Mondale tries to work over Pod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pod blocking some punches.
Pod throws a head punch that misses.
Mondale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mondale pushes Pod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mondale misses with a punch on the inside.
Pod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pod blocking some punches.
Mondale lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pod tries to circle away but Mondale has him pinned against the cage.
Pod scores with a hook to the body.
Pod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pod.
Mondale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mondale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Lotus Pod has been cut.
Mondale lands a nice uppercut.
Pod scores with a shoulder strike.
Mondale gets through Pod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mondale.
Mondale misses with a punch on the inside.
Mondale has a couple of punches blocked by Pod.
Pod presses Mondale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pod blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Mondale fails to land.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Mondale has him pressed against the cage.
Mondale pushes Pod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mondale swings wildly with an uppercut but Pod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mondale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mondale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pod's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mondale prevents a body shot from Pod.
Mondale misses with a punch on the inside.
Mondale blocks a body shot from Pod.
Pod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pod.
Mondale misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mondale.
Pod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pod misses with a body punch.
Pod blocks an uppercut.
Mondale lands an uppercut.
Pod is working Mondale over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mondale.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mondale.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pod.
Mondale throws a head punch that misses.
Pod blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mondale.
Mondale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mondale swings wildly with an uppercut but Pod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mondale can't find room to land a body shot as Pod controls the action.
Mondale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mondale tries to work over Pod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pod wants to get back to striking at distance but Mondale won't allow it.
Mondale misses with a punch to the body.
Pod has had enough of the clinch but Mondale keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mondale.
Mondale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mondale has him pressed against the cage.
Mondale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mondale tries a body shot but Pod blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pod.
A short right from Mondale on the inside.
Mondale throws a punch but it's blocked by Pod.
Mondale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pods head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod breaks from the clinch.
Pod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Mondale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mondale takes the fight into the clinch.
Pod can't break the clinch.
Mondale has a couple of punches blocked by Pod.
Pod working aggressively here.
Mondale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mondale working aggressively here.
Mondale misses with a punch to the body.
Mondale cracks Pod with a nice body shot.
Pod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Mondale is controlling him.
Mondale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mondale working aggressively here.
Mondale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mondale tries to land a knee to the head but Pod blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Mondale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mondale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mondale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mondale misses with a punch to the body.
Pod lands a nice shot to the body.
Pod lands with a light punch inside.
Pod misses with a punch to the body.
Mondale misses with the head strike.
Pod lands a body shot.
Pod presses Mondale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mondale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pod avoiding damage as Mondale throws knees to the body.
Mondale misses with a punch to the body.
Mondale working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pod tries a body shot but Mondale blocks it.
Mondale digs a right hand underneath Pod's ribcage. Pod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mondale working aggressively here.
Mondale working aggressively here.
Pod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mondale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondale lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mondale blocks a body shot from Pod.
Pod misses with a body punch.
Mondale prevents a body shot from Pod.
Mondale is working Pod over against the cage.
Mondale misses with a body punch.
Pod has had enough of the clinch but Mondale keeps him there for the moment.
Mondale scores with a shot to the side of Pod's head.
Mondale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pod breaks from the clinch.
Pod slips under a jab from Mondale.
Pod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mondale manages to circle out of the way.
Mondale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mondale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mondale throws a looping overhand right but Pod ducks down to avoid it.
Mondale cracks a nice hook into Pod's ribs.
Mondale pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pod back to the cage. Mondale follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondale looks to land a combination but Pod avoids it well.
Pod wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jesse Mondale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Pod closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mondale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mondale tries to clinch but Pod is having none of it.
Mondale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Pod to counter with a crisp jab.
Mondale misses with a right hand
and Pod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pod moves into the clinch successfully.
Mondale works on Pod's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pod blocking some punches.
Mondale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jesse Mondale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mondale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
Pod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondale lands a nice uppercut.
Mondale misses with some punches.
Pod tries to work over Mondale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mondale presses Pod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pod blocks an elbow strike from Mondale.
Mondale lands a right hand.
Mondale struggles to land a body shot inside as Pod controls his hands.
Mondale missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Mondale - that landed with a thud.
Mondale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
A body shot lands from Mondale.
Mondale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pod.
A nice left hand lands by Mondale.
Mondale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Mondale.
Mondale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Mondale throws a punch but it's blocked by Pod.
Mondale has Pod pressed against the cage, preventing Pod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mondale throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondale lands a right hand.
Pod is looking to break free of the clinch but Mondale has double underhooks.
Mondale digs a right hand underneath Pod's ribcage. Pod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mondale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mondale misses with a punch on the inside.
Pod blocks a body shot from Mondale.
Pod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mondale lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mondale.
Pod tries to work over Mondale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mondale.
Mondale swings wildly with an uppercut but Pod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mondale misses with a punch to the body.
Mondale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mondale prevents a body shot from Pod.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mondale lands a nice uppercut.
Mondale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Mondale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod's cut.
That's time! Pod'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!
Mondale tests Pod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pod is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Pod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mondale finds it's way round the side to connect with Pod's head.
Oh Pod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lotus Pod's cut is getting worse.
Mondale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pod, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mondale.
Mondale lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Mondale.
Mondale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mondale dips a shoulder and cracks Pod with a mighty uppercut! Pod falls back against the cage and Mondale unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pod is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mondale screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Mondale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleva Vettenranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleva Vettenranta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ed Driver's chin.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaleva Vettenranta!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vettenranta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vettenranta lands in his opponent's guard.
Driver could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vettenranta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vettenranta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta content to stall in guard here.
Driver wants to stand and escape but Vettenranta is having none of it.
Vettenranta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta stands and steps away. Driver gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vettenranta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vettenranta stops Driver from getting back to his feet.
Vettenranta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vettenranta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettenranta lands with a punch from half guard.
Vettenranta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vettenranta in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Driver tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vettenranta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaleva Vettenranta!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaleva Vettenranta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chest Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chest Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitch Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab lands there for Rockwell.
It looks like Mitch Clarke has been cut.
Clarke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rockwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt
and Rockwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarke is rocked!
Chest Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Clarke.
Rockwell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clarke is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockwell finish him?
Rockwell connects with an inside leg kick.
Clarke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockwell counters with a huge right that knocks Clarke out cold! Rockwell is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chest Rockwell!
Chest Rockwell very nearly forgot to thank Ace of Spades amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaleva Mansikkamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Wibowo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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161 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaleva Mansikkamaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wibowo shoots for a takedown but Mansikkamaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wibowo has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mansikkamaa moves into range and clinches up with Wibowo.
Mansikkamaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mansikkamaa - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mansikkamaa.
Wibowo goes for a takedown attempt but Mansikkamaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaleva Mansikkamaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Wibowo.
Mansikkamaa stuns Wibowo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mansikkamaa gets caught flat footed, as Wibowo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wibowo is standing up over Mansikkamaa. Mansikkamaa looks to escape but Wibowo dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wibowo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mansikkamaa is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Mansikkamaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa trying his best to control but Wibowo has mounted him.
Wibowo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mansikkamaa is squirming around, avoiding Wibowo's attempts to control the action.
Wibowo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Wibowo!
A victorious Michael Wibowo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Kygo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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144 lbs
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143 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will MacDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Kygo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kygo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kygo misses with a takedown attempt - MacDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kygo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacDonald's waist but MacDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kygo off to one side.
Will MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Kygo.
Kygo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kygo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacDonald defending well though.
MacDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Kygo is working for a kimura but MacDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Kygo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kygo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald won't allow Kygo to pass to mount.
Kygo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kygo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Kygo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
Kygo wants to pass to mount but MacDonald is defending the position.
MacDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Kygo from advancing position.
MacDonald gets back to full guard.
Kygo tries to free his leg and advance position but MacDonald is retaining full guard.
Kygo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kygo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kygo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kygo drops back looking for a leg! MacDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacDonald manages to kick Kygo off! Kygo jumps back into MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kygo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kygo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kygo wants to get back to full guard.
MacDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MacDonald working Kygo over with strikes.
MacDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kygo is staying active underneath MacDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacDonald drops an elbow to the side of Kygo's head.
Kygo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacDonald trying to pass the guard but Kygo defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
MacDonald lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kygo is not content to let MacDonald control the position.
MacDonald prevents Kygo from improving his position.
Kygo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacDonald pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from MacDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacDonald connects with a nice short shot to Kygo's temple.
Kygo is looking for a sweep. MacDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kygo is rocked!
MacDonald is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kygo is hurt! He's hurt bad - MacDonald fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kygo from any more punishment! Congratulations to MacDonald! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will MacDonald!
Will MacDonald retains his bantamweight title!
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