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The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Huang (ranked 23883 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Dangerfield (ranked 111 p4p, 0 weight class). Dangerfield has chosen Immortal - All Shall Fall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocco Dangerfield!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangerfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Dangerfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dangerfield.
No luck for Huang with that takedown attempt.
Huang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dangerfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Huang with that takedown attempt.
Huang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dangerfield misses with a body shot.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huang prevents a body shot from Dangerfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang tries for a takedown but Dangerfield manages to get underhooks.
Dangerfield can't find room to land a body shot as Huang controls the action.
Dangerfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dangerfield.
Huang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dangerfield digs a right hand underneath Huang's ribcage. Huang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huang is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huang is rocked!
Nice body punch from Dangerfield - that landed with a thud.
Oh Huang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dangerfield lands a shoulder strike.
Dangerfield lands a big right hand that drops Huang! The killer instinct kicks in and Dangerfield finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dangerfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Dangerfield!
After winning the bout, Rocco Dangerfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arsteen Berghen (ranked 1928 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Cruze (ranked 2773 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Cruze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arsteen Berghen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Cruze!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Berghen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cruze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berghen throws out the jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruze enables Berghen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruze manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cruze wants to get back to his feet but Berghen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berghen trying to control but Cruze is working from the bottom.
Cruze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berghen throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berghen is controlling him.
Cruze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruze's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruze wants to get back to his feet but Berghen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berghen stands and throws Cruze's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berghen controls the position.
Berghen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cruze is looking for a sweep.
Berghen is chipping away with strikes.
Berghen slows the pace down.
Cruze avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Berghen.
Berghen landing strikes.
Berghen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cruze struggling a bit here.
Berghen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Berghen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruze sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cruze takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cruze wants to control but Berghen postures up.
The ground and pound from Berghen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Berghen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berghen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cruze down.
Berghen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cruze will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Berghen is looking to take a break and control but Cruze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berghen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruze is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Berghen is putting a hurting on Cruze here, landing some big shots from side control.
Berghen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cruze tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berghen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berghen scores with punches from side control.
Cruze is rocked!
Cruze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berghen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruze keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berghen takes a little break here. Cruze wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Berghen lands an elbow.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruze keeps working.
Berghen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berghen working away.
Berghen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berghen landing strikes.
Berghen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cruze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruze struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berghen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berghen trying to control the position but Cruze is working away.
Cruze is looking to regain half guard here but Berghen keeps moving and retains side control.
Berghen wants to control but Cruze is keeping him busy.
Cruze tries to improve position but can't.
Berghen staying calm.
Cruze is trying to get back to his feet.
Cruze is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berghen connects with a decent elbow.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruze keeps working.
Cruze is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsteen Berghen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Berghen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruze staying out of range there.
Cruze tries to sprawl but Berghen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Berghen lands strikes from half guard.
Cruze tries to get to full guard but Berghen has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Berghen there.
Berghen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berghen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruze is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruze taking some punishment here, with Berghen in his half guard.
Berghen trying to control from half guard but Cruze is working away.
Berghen prevents Cruze from improving his position.
Berghen 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.
Berghen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruze tries to get to full guard but Berghen has control of the leg.
Berghen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berghen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Berghen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruze can do to turn this around?
Berghen lands a heavy elbow.
Cruze is still in real trouble! Can Berghen finish him?
Berghen landing strikes from the mount and Cruze is in trouble!
Berghen lands a big shot there that rocks Cruze but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Berghen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruze working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berghen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cruze covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arsteen Berghen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Borgvelt (ranked 3148 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy DeVito (ranked 981 p4p, 0 weight class). Borgvelt comes to the cage accompanied by Techno Viking. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lars Borgvelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borgvelt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeVito wants to clinch.
DeVito closes the distance and clinches.
DeVito is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Borgvelt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Borgvelt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeVito is defending well for now.
Borgvelt 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.
DeVito wants to clinch but Borgvelt slips to the side
and Borgvelt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Borgvelt throws out a loose jab but DeVito uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVito tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeVito clinches with his opponent.
DeVito swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgvelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgvelt lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgvelt digs a right hand underneath DeVito's ribcage. DeVito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Borgvelt is trying to break the clinch but DeVito has him pressed against the cage.
DeVito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borgvelt gets through DeVito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeVito is trying to drag Borgvelt to the mat but Borgvelt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Borgvelt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeVito.
DeVito throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgvelt.
DeVito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borgvelt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lars Borgvelt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy DeVito.
Borgvelt is working DeVito over against the cage.
DeVito looks winded!
Good body shot from Borgvelt.
Borgvelt is trying to push DeVito away but DeVito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DeVito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Borgvelt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Borgvelt lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeVito has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Borgvelt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borgvelt lands a left hand.
Borgvelt digs a right hand underneath DeVito's ribcage. DeVito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Borgvelt.
A short left from Borgvelt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgvelt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeVito.
Good body shot from Borgvelt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgvelt lands with a right to the head.
Borgvelt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeVito has Borgvelt pressed against the cage, preventing Borgvelt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borgvelt digs a right hand underneath DeVito's ribcage. DeVito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Borgvelt cracks DeVito with a nice body shot.
Borgvelt wants to break free but DeVito has control.
Borgvelt gets underhooks to prevent DeVito's takedown attempt.
Borgvelt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borgvelt.
Borgvelt lands an uppercut.
Borgvelt is struggling to control the position.
Borgvelt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeVitos head.
Borgvelt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeVito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Borgvelt lands a shoulder strike.
Borgvelt lands with a short shot to the head.
Borgvelt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Borgvelt on the inside.
DeVito is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borgvelt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeVito is still on wobbly legs! Can Borgvelt finish him?
DeVito being controlled against the cage.
Borgvelt lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borgvelt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeVito has a couple of punches blocked by Borgvelt.
Borgvelt lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
Borgvelt works on DeVito's body with a couple of short punches.
Borgvelt lands a body punch.
Borgvelt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borgvelt digs a right hand into DeVito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeVito's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Borgvelt.
Borgvelt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeVito.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borgvelt.
A nice left hand lands by Borgvelt.
Borgvelt lands a body shot.
Borgvelt lands a hook that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgvelt dips a shoulder and cracks DeVito with a mighty uppercut! DeVito falls back against the cage and Borgvelt unloads with a barrage of strikes! DeVito 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 - Borgvelt screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Borgvelt!
A very excited looking Lars Borgvelt 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 855 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Carter (ranked 4948 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Lil'Wayne - I'm Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Boris Bulletzowich could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wayne Carter's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boris Bulletzowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Carter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
Carter lands with a nice combination. Bulletzowich backs away looking to recover.
Bulletzowich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carter to the ground. Bulletzowich is now in Carter's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter keeping full guard, as Bulletzowich tries to pass.
Bulletzowich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Bulletzowich slips an elbow through the middle.
Bulletzowich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bulletzowich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bulletzowich stops Carter from standing up.
Bulletzowich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulletzowich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Bulletzowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulletzowich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bulletzowich with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich throws a big elbow that misses.
Bulletzowich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Bulletzowich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carter is on top in guard.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulletzowich is retaining full guard.
Bulletzowich wants to sweep here but Carter controlling him for the moment.
Bulletzowich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bulletzowich is on top in guard.
Bulletzowich working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bulletzowich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Bulletzowich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bulletzowich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulletzowich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Bulletzowich postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
Bulletzowich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulletzowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulletzowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulletzowich.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter trying to control the position.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Bulletzowich slips an elbow through the middle.
Bulletzowich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bulletzowich throws a big right hand that misses.
Bulletzowich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter wants to stand up but Bulletzowich is controlling him.
Bulletzowich scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Bulletzowich from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulletzowich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulletzowich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter can't keep his opponent in guard - Bulletzowich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bulletzowich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carter trying to control but Bulletzowich postures up.
Carter wants to improve his position but Bulletzowich is controlling well.
Bulletzowich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
That's time! Bulletzowich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bulletzowich with a poor takedown
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Bulletzowich shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bulletzowich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bulletzowich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Bulletzowich crashes against the mat.
Carter wants to control but Bulletzowich postures up.
Carter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bulletzowich lands a nice forearm strike.
Carter is rocked!
Bulletzowich scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Carter is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bulletzowich can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Monroe (ranked 5229 p4p, 0 weight class) and Git Push (ranked 691 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damien Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Git Push!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Push misses.
Monroe is looking to counter punch.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Push had a free shot at his head there.
Monroe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Push counters with a shoot takedown. Monroe fights it but they end up in guard.
Push thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Push showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Push stands and throws Monroe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Push moves into full mount!
Monroe has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Monroe wants to escape the position.
Monroe trying to control the hands but Push won't let him.
Push looking for the choke but no joy.
Monroe has hold of Push's leg, trying to break free but it's let Push lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Monroe is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Push throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Git Push!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randall Steve (ranked 1063 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Paniki (ranked 3534 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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20
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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171 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randall Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elias Paniki!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paniki.
Paniki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paniki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paniki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paniki slips a jab from Steve.
Paniki with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paniki circles away quickly and effectively.
Paniki swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Paniki slips under a jab.
Steve takes a swing at Paniki's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paniki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve scores with a jab. Paniki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Paniki's head but Paniki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paniki throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paniki moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniki wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Steve.
Paniki throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Paniki darts in trying to clinch
and Steve counters with a three punch combo that has Paniki backing up. Paniki nods at Steve to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Steve misses.
Paniki throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Paniki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paniki rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paniki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paniki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paniki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Randall Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve slips a straight right by Paniki.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paniki feints the counter takedown.
Paniki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paniki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Paniki's head.
Steve pushes Paniki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paniki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paniki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Paniki keeps control of Steve as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paniki backwards.
Paniki manages to break the clinch.
Paniki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Paniki lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Paniki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paniki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniki with a jab.
Paniki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paniki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Steve tries to keep at a distance but Paniki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paniki tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve avoids the damage to the body.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Paniki has him pressed against the cage.
Steve is looking to control Paniki's arms but Paniki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steve has his back to the cage.
Paniki tries to land a knee to the head but Steve blocks with his arms.
Paniki has Steve pressed against the cage, preventing Steve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Elias Paniki has been cut.
Steve managing to block the knees to the body from Paniki.
Paniki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve cracks Paniki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve stuns Paniki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paniki is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paniki.
Paniki wants to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch position.
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!
Paniki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve throws a series of punches but Paniki avoids them all with ease.
Steve lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paniki is rocked!
Paniki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paniki is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
A left lands for Steve.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
and Steve counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Paniki! He's just covering up as Steve starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Steve!
Randall Steve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Elias Paniki had this to say: 'good fight'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Lora (ranked 3065 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Porto (ranked 1835 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manuel Lora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Porto!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porto jabs at Lora's body.
Lora throws a front kick aimed at Porto's knee but Porto avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Porto.
Porto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Porto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lora scrambles back to his feet.
Porto scores with a nice head shot.
Lora definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Porto moves out of range as Lora throws a body kick.
Porto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lora momentarily.
Lora motions for Porto to come forward. Lora throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lora misses with a body shot.
Lora walks into a left hand.
Lora misses with a looping left.
Porto lands with a right that hurts Lora. Lora looks to clinch but Porto throws a short knee that drops Lora. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Alexander Porto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Nucombe (ranked 257 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Steve (ranked 8673 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
176 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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26
171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neil Nucombe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Steve!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nucombe works the jab nicely.
Steve doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve is rocked!
Nucombe lands an uppercut, right on the button! Steve tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Nucombe!
A relieved looking Neil Nucombe 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 Zain Harris (ranked 24992 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Turturro (ranked 115 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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27
177 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zain Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turturro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Turturro wants the takedown. Harris is fighting it off but Turturro persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Harris's guard against the cage.
Harris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harris tries to get out of the position.
Turturro pushes down on Harris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
Turturro is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro works his way into full mount!
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harris is looking to improve his position but Turturro isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris is trying to escape the mount but Turturro keeps good control and instead manages to take Harris's back.
Turturro has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Harris! Can he survive? No! He's out! Turturro gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Turturro!
Our winner, Frank Turturro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blanks (ranked 1467 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gee Gee Allen (ranked 2826 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanks comes to the cage accompanied by wasp - wild child. Billy Blanks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gee Gee Allen's chin.
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27
172 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Blanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gee Gee Allen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanks lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Blanks. Beautiful body shot.
Allen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blanks throws a shot to the body.
Blanks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Blanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Blanks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blanks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Allen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blanks tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blanks throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Blanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Blanks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blanks misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Blanks does no damage.
Blanks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen counters with a crisp right that sends Blanks to the canvas! Allen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gee Gee Allen!
The defeated Billy Blanks had this to say: 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory Booker (ranked 4375 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wu Chu (ranked 1463 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
172 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cory Booker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wu Chu!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Booker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Booker cracks Chu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Booker's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chu ducks right into an uppercut from Booker.
Chu keeps the fight on the outside.
Booker misses with a hook to the body
and Booker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booker loads up on a big right hand but Chu slips the punch.
Chu throws out a counter right but Booker avoids it with no problem.
Booker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Booker misses with a left hand
letting Chu counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booker lands the left hand.
A big right from Booker misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chu! But no joy.
Cory Booker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Booker tries to clinch but Chu moves away
and Chu counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker misses with a straight left.
Booker lands a nice shot that snaps Chu's head back.
Chu moves into the clinch.
Booker blocks an uppercut.
Booker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chu digs a right hand underneath Booker's ribcage. Booker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Booker digs a right hand into Chu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chu's gas tank.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Booker.
Booker misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Chu as the two fighters clinch.
Booker blocks a body shot from Chu.
Booker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chu tries to break free but Booker pushes him back against the cage.
Booker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Booker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Booker can't find room to land a body shot as Chu controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booker presses Chu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Booker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Booker throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Booker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booker misses with the head strike.
Booker misses with a punch on the inside.
Chu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Booker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Booker.
Booker misses with a punch on the inside.
Booker lands a nice shot to the body.
Booker misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Chu on the inside.
Booker struggles to land a body shot inside as Chu controls his hands.
Chu blocking some punches.
Chu tries a body shot but Booker blocks it.
Chu cracks Booker with a nice body shot.
Chu scores with a shot to the side of Booker's head.
A shot in the inside from Chu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booker tries to throw a body punch but Chu avoids it by throwing Booker back against the cage.
A short right from Chu on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Chu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chu.
Chu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Booker backwards.
Booker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Booker throws a head punch that misses.
Booker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chu's elbow.
Chu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booker throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu.
Booker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Booker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chu lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Booker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Booker misses with some punches.
Booker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Booker.
Booker misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Booker.
Chu tries to work over Booker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Booker lands a hook that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Booker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Booker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booker.
Chu breaks from the clinch.
Booker throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booker scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Booker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Booker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chu moves away from the strike by Booker.
Booker clinches.
Booker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chus head.
A short left from Booker.
A right hook to the body lands for Booker.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
Chu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Chu.
Booker works on Chu's body with a couple of short punches.
Booker working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu just leaning against Booker, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chu.
Booker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Booker or not.
Chu is breathing heavily.
Booker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booker misses with a punch to the body.
Booker misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Booker.
A shot in the inside from Chu.
Chu lands a shot to the body.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Booker scores with a hook to the body.
Chu misses with a body punch.
Chu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booker misses with a body punch.
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Booker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chu lands a right hand.
Chu misses with a punch to the body.
Chu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Booker lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chu misses with a punch to the body.
Booker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chu blocks a body shot from Booker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker lands a nice shot to the body.
Chu blocks a body shot from Booker.
Chu has a couple of punches blocked by Booker.
Chu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Booker.
Booker works on Chu's body with a couple of short punches.
Booker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Booker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Booker lands with a light punch inside.
Chu is rocked!
Booker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chu is still on wobbly legs! Can Booker finish him?
Chu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chu seems to have recovered his senses.
Booker has a couple of punches blocked by Chu.
A short right from Chu on the inside.
Booker misses with a punch on the inside.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Booker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booker lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Booker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Booker throws a head punch that misses.
Chu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chu can do to turn this around?
Chu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Booker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Booker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chu lands with a light punch inside.
Chu lands with a short shot to the head.
Chu is leaning against Booker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booker.
Booker tries to work over Chu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Booker lands with a left to the head.
Chu breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booker misses with a hook.
Chu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Booker darts in trying to clinch
letting Chu counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booker slips a jab from Chu.
Chu ducks right into an uppercut from Booker.
Booker throws a sloppy body shot
and Booker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chu tries to clinch there but Booker circles away.
Booker lands a nice looking body shot.
Booker throws the left hand but Chu avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Chu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Decent striking displayed by Chu there.
Chu tries to clinch but Booker is having none of it.
Booker misses with a lunging right hand
and Chu counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Booker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Booker sends Chu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Booker is motioning to the referee to let Chu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Booker fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Chu to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Chu looks to clinch but Booker throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Chu taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cory Booker!
Cory Booker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 437 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Winkle (ranked 5231 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Winkle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Petersen!
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, Tim Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle shoots in and drives through. Petersen sprawls well.
Winkle darts in trying to clinch
and Petersen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winkle's guard.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Winkle is retaining full guard.
Petersen stops Winkle from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petersen throws a big elbow that misses.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winkle is keeping the position for now.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Winkle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petersen scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Winkle trying to control here.
Winkle wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Winkle defend it? Petersen steps over the head and cranks it - Winkle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
An out of breath Don Petersen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Daniels (ranked 5227 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clive Garret (ranked 828 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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4 - 2 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clive Garret!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garret manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels tries to move into range but Garret moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daniels throwing shots but Garret is blocking nicely.
Garret keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels decides to stand up.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
and Garret counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels shoots in but Garret avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garret swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garret swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Garret circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garret counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garret as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Garret on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Garret swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like James Daniels has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garret lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garret counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clive Garret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Garret.
Garret cracks Daniels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Garret circles away.
Garret cracks Daniels with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garret has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Daniels to stand back up!
Daniels is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Garret doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Daniels crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Daniels's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clive Garret!
Clive Garret thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taz Melodies (ranked 887 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Tyson (ranked 3076 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taz Melodies!
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, Frank Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melodies clinches up against the cage.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Melodies is controlling the position.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Melodies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Melodies avoids nicely.
Melodies appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson throws a shot to the body.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
Melodies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melodies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyson eats them both and turns towards Melodies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Melodies lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Melodies.
Melodies clobbers Tyson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Melodies moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Melodies throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head.
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range.
Melodies lands a nice shot to the body.
Melodies misses with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a three punch combo that has Melodies backing up. Melodies nods at Tyson to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson tries to break free but Melodies pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melodies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melodies has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melodies cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melodies misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melodies lands a shot to the body.
Melodies gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melodies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melodies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson tries to break free but Melodies pushes him back against the cage.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Melodies lands an uppercut.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyson tries to circle away but Melodies has him pinned against the cage.
Melodies leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Melodies.
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melodies doesn't seem phased though.
Melodies connects with a looping right hand.
Melodies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melodies.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melodies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyson is rocked!
Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Melodies backs up against the cage.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Melodies finish him?
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Melodies dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Melodies scores with a jab. Tyson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Melodies looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melodies is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Melodies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melodies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melodies lands a jab to the nose.
Melodies stalks Tyson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyson's face. Tyson staggers backwards, shaken.
Melodies is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson throws a series of strikes that have Melodies backpedaling.
Melodies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Melodies.
No joy there for Melodies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Melodies cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Melodies moves into the clinch.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Melodies won't allow it.
Melodies lands a right hand.
Melodies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Melodies has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Melodies tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Melodies tries to stall but Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Melodies moves out of range as Tyson strikes.
Melodies slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Melodies throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson throws a counter combo.
Frank Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Taz Melodies is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson throws an elbow but it misses.
Taz Melodies has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melodies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Melodies.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Melodies moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melodies counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melodies lands the left hand.
Tyson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies gets a clinch.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies taking a breather.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melodies working aggressively here.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson letting Melodies take a breather here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Melodies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Melodies seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Melodies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Melodies has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Melodies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Melodies.
Melodies has Tyson pressed against the cage.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyson tries to break free but Melodies pushes him back against the cage.
Melodies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies lands an elbow inside that Tyson shrugs off.
Melodies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melodies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Melodies lands with an overhand left.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Melodies slips a jab from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melodies drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Melodies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Melodies lands a shot to the body.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Melodies dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Melodies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melodies.
Melodies has Tyson pushed against the cage.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Melodies lands with a left to the head.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Melodies pressing his opponent against the cage.
Melodies manages to break the clinch.
Melodies fails to land with a series of punches.
Melodies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four 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!
Melodies lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Melodies is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melodies lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Melodies lands a right hook to the body.
Melodies sizes up Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Melodies as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Melodies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melodies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melodies slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melodies.
Melodies lands a nice shot that snaps Tyson's head back.
Melodies works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melodies.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melodies.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson needs to keep his hands up - Melodies had a free shot at his head there.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melodies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Melodies jabs Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melodies connects with a body shot.
A cross from Melodies lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melodies rushes Tyson with punches - Tyson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Tyson goes down! Melodies follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Melodies!
A less than humble Taz Melodies 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Chinawoot Somwan (ranked 2275 p4p, 0 weight class) and Island Tourney (ranked 2137 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chinawoot Somwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Tourney!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tourney slips under a jab.
Somwan stuns Tourney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tourney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tourney throws a combination. Somwan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Somwan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tourney counters with a huge left! Somwan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tourney isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Somwan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tourney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Tourney!
A relieved looking Island Tourney 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 Uri Gellar (ranked 30 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor The Notorious (ranked 24954 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uri Gellar!
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, Conor The Notorious!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gellar lands with a hook. The Notorious tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gellar digs a good body shot into The Notorious's ribs.
Gellar misses with a wild body shot.
The Notorious is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gellar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gellar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gellar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gellar. That's going to slow The Notorious down.
Gellar lands a front kick.
The Notorious walks into a stiff left hand from Gellar.
Gellar lands a big right hand that sends The Notorious crashing to the mat! Gellar stays standing though and waves The Notorious back to his feet!
The Notorious is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Notorious tries for a takedown but Gellar circles away easily
and Gellar scores with a counter punch that sends The Notorious to the canvas! Gellar smells blood - he's punishing The Notorious with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! The Notorious has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uri Gellar!
Uri Gellar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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