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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Van Niekerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks comes into the arena with Wheelz of Steel by Outkast blaring out of the sound system. Mickey Hendricks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mickey Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayde Van Niekerk!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hendricks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Niekerk tries a quick counter leg kick but Hendricks is wise to it.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Niekerk tries to counter with a clinch but Hendricks shakes him off and moves away.
Van Niekerk slips a jab from Hendricks.
Van Niekerk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hendricks misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Niekerk defending well as Hendricks loads up on a big left hand.
Van Niekerk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hendricks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Niekerk misses.
Hendricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Niekerk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hendricks.
Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Niekerk feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hendricks cracks Van Niekerk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Wayde Van Niekerk has been cut.
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Niekerk.
Van Niekerk feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Niekerk avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Wayde Van Niekerk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendricks is defended easily by Van Niekerk.
Hendricks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Niekerk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a series of strikes that have Van Niekerk backpedaling.
Nice takedown defense from Van Niekerk. No joy for Hendricks on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendricks misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Van Niekerk.
Van Niekerk walks into a straight right hand from Hendricks.
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Niekerk.
Van Niekerk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Niekerk swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Hendricks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde Van Niekerk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Niekerk.
As Hendricks backs off Van Niekerk throws a huge counter combo but Hendricks manages to avoid it all.
Van Niekerk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Niekerk.
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Niekerk.
Hendricks throws a right hand that misses
and Van Niekerk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hendricks's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Niekerk blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Niekerk! But no joy.
Hendricks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hendricks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Niekerk doesn't seem phased though.
Van Niekerk slips a straight right by Hendricks.
Van Niekerk is looking for the big counter here.
Hendricks throws an off balance right hand
and Van Niekerk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Niekerk slips a jab from Hendricks.
Van Niekerk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hendricks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Niekerk's guard.
Van Niekerk uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Niekerk can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Niekerk blocks a jab.
Van Niekerk tries a quick counter leg kick but Hendricks is wise to it.
Mickey Hendricks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hendricks throws a right hand that misses
and Van Niekerk counters with an inside leg kick.
Hendricks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Niekerk tries to counter with a clinch but Hendricks shakes him off and moves away.
Wayde Van Niekerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Niekerk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hendricks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Niekerk backs up against the cage.
Hendricks throws a jab when Van Niekerk was well out of range.
Van Niekerk feints a counter leg kick.
Hendricks misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Niekerk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hendricks fails with the takedown
and Van Niekerk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hendricks won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks is trying to control Van Niekerk's posture but Van Niekerk avoids it.
Hendricks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 Mickey Hendricks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wayde Van Niekerk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Niekerk.
Van Niekerk flicks out a counter leg kick but Hendricks steps away.
Hendricks throws an overhand right that lands on Van Niekerk's shoulder, as Van Niekerk tries to avoid the shot.
Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Niekerk moves away.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Van Niekerk moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Niekerk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendricks sets himself, and Van Niekerk steps forward looking for the clinch! Hendricks avoids it this time.
Hendricks fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Niekerk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hendricks lands with a nice body punch.
Hendricks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Van Niekerk tries to counter it with a takedown but Hendricks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wayde Van Niekerk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Niekerk moves away from the strike by Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut. Van Niekerk saw that one coming.
A big right from Hendricks misses.
A big right from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Van Niekerk as Hendricks shoots in.
Mickey Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks swings for the body but Van Niekerk moves out of range.
Van Niekerk with the counter takedown but Hendricks avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hendricks.
No luck for Hendricks with that takedown attempt.
Mickey Hendricks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut
and Van Niekerk counters with an inside leg kick.
Hendricks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Niekerk trying to hold on to Hendricks's head to control him but Hendricks postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hendricks, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Hendricks!
A less than humble Mickey Hendricks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taco Stiffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Orlando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiffy comes to the cage accompanied by The taco dance. Paulo Orlando will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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285 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taco Stiffy!
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, Paulo Orlando!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiffy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stiffy content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiffy with a nice head shot there.
Stiffy drops back looking for a leg! Orlando is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlando manages to kick Stiffy off! Stiffy jumps back into Orlando's guard.
Stiffy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffy tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlando is retaining full guard.
Stiffy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlando keeping full guard, as Stiffy tries to pass.
Stiffy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stiffy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stiffy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orlando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stiffy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stiffy won't allow Orlando to get back to his feet.
Stiffy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Stiffy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Orlando screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Stiffy! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Taco Stiffy!
An intense looking Taco Stiffy took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'SNIFFY KNOWS HOES ! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baked Ziti Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Stuart Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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188 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stuart Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baked Ziti Esposito !
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Esposito thuds a left hand into Johnson 's body.
A swing and a miss from Johnson .
Esposito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esposito lands with a good body shot.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson .
Esposito staying out of range there.
Esposito misses with a series of wild punches.
Esposito misses with the combination.
Esposito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Esposito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esposito tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Esposito .
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson . Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Esposito back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Baked Ziti Esposito has been cut.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
It seemed like Esposito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Esposito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Esposito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Esposito throws a shot to the body.
Esposito tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Esposito 's hands.
Johnson throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Esposito counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Esposito cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Esposito jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Esposito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Johnson 's ribs.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Johnson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito . Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Esposito .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Esposito , right into the meat.
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
Esposito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Esposito lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson 's head.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Esposito throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Esposito lands a jab to the head.
Esposito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson 's hand.
Esposito lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito .
Johnson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esposito doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Esposito tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Esposito scores with a shot to the body.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Esposito .
Johnson works over Esposito 's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Johnson .
Esposito throws a counter combo.
Johnson misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baked Ziti Esposito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baked Ziti Esposito 's cut.
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.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Esposito .
Esposito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Esposito misses.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito .
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Esposito slips the punch.
Esposito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Esposito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Esposito throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Esposito .
Esposito feints and then cracks Johnson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Johnson .
Esposito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Esposito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson checks a low kick from Esposito .
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Esposito . Esposito obviously looking to wear him down.
Esposito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Esposito knows he should have avoided that one.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson .
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
Esposito thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Esposito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson 's knee momentarily.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Esposito feints and then cracks Johnson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Esposito with an uppercut!
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Esposito 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Esposito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Esposito cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Esposito .
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Esposito moved out of range.
Esposito tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Esposito 's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Esposito misses.
Esposito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson . That did some damage!
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Esposito lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Esposito shakes it off.
Esposito throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Esposito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito .
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito .
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito 's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito .
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baked Ziti Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baked Ziti Esposito 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A swing and a miss from Johnson .
Esposito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stuart Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Esposito saw that one coming.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Esposito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Esposito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Johnson .
Esposito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esposito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esposito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Esposito slips a straight right by Johnson .
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Esposito counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Esposito counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson .
Johnson throws a hook but Esposito avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Esposito ! But no joy.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Esposito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esposito stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito .
Esposito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Esposito .
Baked Ziti Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Esposito lands.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Esposito !
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Esposito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esposito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Esposito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Esposito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson . Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito .
Johnson swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Esposito on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Esposito !
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Esposito duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Esposito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Esposito .
The fight stays on the outside here - Esposito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esposito lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito .
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Esposito thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito .
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Esposito .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito slips under a jab.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stuart Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esposito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baked Ziti Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Esposito has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baked Ziti Esposito !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Con Fidence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellus Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander has chosen Sabaton - The Last Stand as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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26
178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Con Fidence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcellus Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fidence.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fidence was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
A left lands for Fidence.
Alexander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fidence makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcellus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fidence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Fidence. That snapped Alexander's head back.
Alexander is rocked!
Fidence drops Alexander with a huge uppercut! Alexander drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fidence is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Con Fidence!
Con Fidence was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Marcellus Alexander was interviewed post fight and said 'Today I turned the other cheek, but I will rise again.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giacomo Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Fitzpatrick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Giacomo Greco's chin.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francis Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giacomo Greco!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzpatrick.
A big right from Greco misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Greco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Greco throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzpatrick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greco.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Greco misses.
Fitzpatrick cracks a nice hook into Greco's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick swinging wildly here.
Greco throws out a counter right but Fitzpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Greco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greco scores with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Greco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greco digs a good hook to Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Greco moves away
and Greco counters with a straight right hand.
Greco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Greco swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Greco up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick gets through Greco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Greco.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Greco controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice knee to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Greco misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Fitzpatrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Greco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Greco.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Greco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greco misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Greco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Greco is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns Greco into the cage.
Greco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Greco cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
Greco wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Greco blocks it.
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Greco tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greco blocks an uppercut.
Greco blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Greco.
Greco is trying to break the clinch but Fitzpatrick is controlling him.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greco blocking some punches.
Greco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Greco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greco can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Greco.
Greco lands a right hand.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Greco throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greco backs up against the cage.
Greco is rocked!
Fitzpatrick moves in close and cracks Greco with a massive right hand! Greco, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Fitzpatrick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Fitzpatrick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rokocoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Von Mises!
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, Joe Rokocoko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokocoko misses with a looping right.
Rokocoko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rokocoko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rokocoko scores with a decent looking hook.
Von Mises dodges the punch combination from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a straight right.
Von Mises swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rokocoko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ludwig Von Mises has been cut.
Von Mises darts in and clinches Rokocoko up against the cage.
Von Mises lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Mises makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Mises tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
Von Mises avoiding damage.
Rokocoko lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises throws a head punch that misses.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Rokocoko avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Mises.
A hook to the body from Von Mises.
Von Mises definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Nice body punch from Rokocoko.
A short left from Rokocoko.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokocoko misses with a body punch.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokocoko lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Mises working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Mises misses with some punches.
Rokocoko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokocoko controls his hands.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko lands a shot to the body.
Von Mises misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises looking to stall.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Von Mises manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Rokocoko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Mises tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko can't find room to land a body shot as Von Mises controls the action.
Rokocoko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Mises's elbow.
Von Mises blocks a body shot from Rokocoko.
A short body shot lands from Von Mises as the two fighters clinch.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Rokocoko blocks it.
Rokocoko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Von Mises scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Mises misses with some punches.
Rokocoko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Mises misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Mises misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises lands a body shot.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Rokocoko avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Rokocoko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko prevents a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Rokocoko avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Rokocoko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Von Mises's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Von Mises jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Mises wants to clinch up but Rokocoko keeps it at a distance.
Rokocoko cracks Von Mises with a right hand to the side of the head.
Von Mises walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Von Mises tries to clinch up.
Rokocoko lands a jab to Von Mises's midsection.
Rokocoko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Von Mises throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Mises takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Mises tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rokocoko was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Mises.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises takes a swing at Rokocoko's ribcage but misses.
Von Mises waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rokocoko.
A lazy left from Rokocoko finds it's target.
Von Mises keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Von Mises tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves away
and Rokocoko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Mises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokocoko throws out the jab.
Von Mises throws a right hand that misses
and Rokocoko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Mises misses with a low kick.
Von Mises wants to clinch up but Rokocoko keeps it at a distance.
Von Mises is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rokocoko throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Mises on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokocoko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Mises steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises walks into a straight right hand from Rokocoko.
Von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokocoko manages to avoid it.
Von Mises throws a sloppy body shot
and Rokocoko counters with a left and a right that stings Von Mises.
Rokocoko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joe Rokocoko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Mises tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko cracks Von Mises with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Mises is rocked!
Von Mises is looking to wear down Rokocoko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rokocoko lands a nice shot that snaps Von Mises's head back.
Oh Von Mises is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Mises tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rokocoko scores with a counter punch that sends Von Mises to the canvas! Rokocoko smells blood - he's punishing Von Mises with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Von Mises has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rokocoko!
A victorious Joe Rokocoko 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Pappalardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
158 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derek Pappalardo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Pappalardo lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a nice uppercut.
Dux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pappalardo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pappalardo gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pappalardo smiles and moves away.
Pappalardo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dux is rocked!
Pappalardo sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dux's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dux's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Pappalardo!
A relieved looking Derek Pappalardo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Do Hoo Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto Mendes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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168 lbs
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25
178 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do Hoo Jung!
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, Augusto Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jung napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jung wants to control but Mendes postures up.
Jung is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jung is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Jung manages to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jung keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jung actively working from the bottom here.
Jung looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes is keen to just control but Jung is a slippery customer.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung wants to get back to full guard.
Jung looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jung looking for submissions off his back.
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Jung looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jung won't allow Mendes to pass to mount.
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendes works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung is looking to reverse the position.
Mendes advances nicely into full mount.
Jung prevents Mendes from taking his back.
Mendes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mendes working for a guillotine from mount but Jung is in no mood to give up.
Jung regains half guard.
Jung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendes's back!
Jung doesn't have the hooks in and Mendes manages to turn into his guard.
Jung has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Jung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jung looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Jung is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes keeps trying to improve his position.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
Jung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Augusto Mendes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jung manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Jung is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jung is keeping the position for now.
Jung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jung is keeping the position for now.
Jung looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendes passes into side control.
Mendes tries to advance to mount but Jung denies him.
Jung wants to control but Mendes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung prevents Mendes from improving position.
Jung is trying to get back to half guard.
Augusto Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Mendes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung is looking for a sweep.
Jung struggling a bit here.
Jung is trying to work for a sweep but Mendes has mounted him!
Mendes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jung is in real trouble.
Jung rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jung has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mendes. Oh but Jung has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mendes goes limp - he's gone! Jung jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Do Hoo Jung!
Do Hoo Jung retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Faraday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Faraday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
153 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Faraday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Masa Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattori lands a slapping body shot.
Hattori throws a shot to the body.
Hattori throws an off balance right hand
and Faraday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hattori won't be happy with that.
Hattori throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Faraday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Faraday slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faraday slips a straight right by Hattori.
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faraday.
Hattori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hattori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faraday ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
Faraday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Hattori finds it's target.
Faraday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Faraday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faraday fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hattori sprawls well initially but Faraday persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hattori pushes Faraday off and gets back to his feet.
Hattori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Faraday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hattori!
Hattori explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Faraday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masa Hattori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faraday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Faraday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Hattori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Faraday slips a straight right by Hattori.
Faraday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hattori stuns Faraday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faraday was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Masa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Hattori. Beautiful body shot.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori lands a jab to Faraday's midsection.
Faraday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Faraday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Faraday wants to clinch up but Hattori keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faraday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Faraday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Hattori misses.
Hattori takes a swing at Faraday's ribcage but misses.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Hattori takes a swing at Faraday's ribcage but misses.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Hattori swings for the body but Faraday moves out of range.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Faraday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faraday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faraday. Hattori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faraday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hattori swings for the body but Faraday moves out of range.
Faraday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Faraday slips the punch.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Faraday's body. Faraday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faraday.
Hattori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Faraday rather than just go for the knockout.
Faraday walks into a straight right hand from Hattori.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hattori.
A cross from Hattori lands.
Faraday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hattori works Faraday's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Hattori misses.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Faraday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hattori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faraday takes one to the chin there.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori takes a swing at Faraday's ribcage but misses.
Hattori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faraday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Faraday blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Hattori misses the jab.
Hattori thuds a left hand into Faraday's body.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Faraday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hattori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hattori throws a body shot but no joy.
Faraday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faraday misses with a body shot.
Hattori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hattori keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hattori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hattori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masa Hattori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hattori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Hattori scores with a body shot.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Faraday's body. Faraday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori scores with a hook to the body. Faraday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori swings widly with a right hand
and Faraday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hattori wants to get back to his feet but Faraday passes into half guard.
Hattori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faraday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faraday is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faraday trying to control from half guard but Hattori is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faraday stalling.
Faraday 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. Hattori tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Faraday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Faraday!
Johnny Faraday retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Johnny Faraday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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