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Bad Intentions on the Beach PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 7065 p4p, 599 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 25773 p4p, 699 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonald slips a straight right by Chinaski.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Chinaski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald's head backwards.
Chinaski throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Chinaski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chinaski throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Chinaski misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chinaski tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Chinaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinaski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Chinaski.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henry Chinaski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chinaski's guard.
McDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDonald pushing down on Chinaski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chinaski is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chinaski can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chinaski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chinaski has his hands clasped together around McDonald's back. He's all about the action.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chinaski keeps working.
Chinaski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chinaski keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald moves forwards but Chinaski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Chinaski lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
Chinaski loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald moves out of range as Chinaski strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from McDonald misses its target.
Chinaski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chinaski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Chinaski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chinaski throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski fails to land with a series of punches.
Chinaski sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chinaski lands with a cross.
McDonald is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chinaski dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chinaski enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chinaski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonald is standing up over Chinaski. Chinaski looks to escape but McDonald dives into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chinaski keeps working.
Chinaski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chinaski misses with a looping right.
Henry Chinaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chinaski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald with a poor takedown
letting Chinaski counter with a right hand.
Chinaski scores with a nice right hand.
Chinaski lands with a cross.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chinaski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chinaski misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chinaski misses with a looping left.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Chinaski manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald defending well as Chinaski loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like McDonald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chinaski.
Chinaski misses with a looping right.
Chinaski throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Chinaski tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chinaski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chinaski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
Chinaski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski lands an overhand right.
Chinaski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
Chinaski misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chinaski throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Chinaski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chinaski throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chinaski connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Chinaski misses.
As Chinaski looks to move away, McDonald throws a big counter combo but Chinaski just gets out of the way.
Chinaski loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Chinaski.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chinaski finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonald's head.
Chinaski misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chinaski lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
Chinaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry Chinaski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chinaski.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chinaski misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chinaski thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chinaski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chinaski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chinaski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chinaski throws a big overhand right that connects, sending McDonald tumbling to the canvas!
McDonald is trying to keep Chinaski in close.
Chinaski stands and steps away. McDonald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chinaski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chinaski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinaski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chinaski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chinaski steps in with a hook that catches McDonald right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chinaski follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! McDonald looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Chinaski!
Henry Chinaski 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Norwegian Nougat (ranked 5999 p4p, 408 weight class) and Darran Arahmas (ranked 6146 p4p, 413 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Norwegian Nougat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darran Arahmas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arahmas doesn't manage to clinch there - Nougat circles away.
Arahmas moves into the clinch successfully.
Nougat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arahmas.
Nougat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arahmas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nougat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arahmas backwards.
Arahmas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Norwegian Nougat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darran Arahmas.
Arahmas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nougat to keep the fight standing.
Nougat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arahmas backwards.
Nougat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nougat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arahmas.
Nougat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arahmas backwards.
Nougat lands a left hand.
Nougat lands a shoulder strike.
Nougat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arahmas tries to break the clinch but Nougat is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nougat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nougat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nougat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arahmas backwards.
Arahmas is rocked!
Arahmas is looking for a takedown.
Nougat lands a right hand.
Arahmas is still on wobbly legs! Can Nougat finish him?
Arahmas looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nougat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nougat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Nougat on the inside.
Nougat pushes Arahmas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nougat lands a nice shot to the body.
Nougat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nougat.
Nougat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arahmas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nougat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arahmas backwards.
Arahmas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nougat digs a right hand underneath Arahmas's ribcage. Arahmas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nougat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nougat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nougat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nougat lands with a right to the head.
Nougat cracks Arahmas with a nice body shot.
Nougat lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Nougat.
A short right from Nougat on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nougat is working Arahmas over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nougat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nougat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nougat creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Arahmas with a big uppercut! Arahmas tries to clinch up but Nougat pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Arahmas to the mat! Arahmas covers up and Nougat unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Norwegian Nougat!
Norwegian Nougat seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aass Fatol (ranked 6523 p4p, 566 weight class) and Minor Caugh (ranked 5795 p4p, 537 weight class). Minor Caugh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aass Fatol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Minor Caugh!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Caugh under the eye.
It looks like Minor Caugh has been cut.
Fatol throws a sloppy head kick and Caugh moves out of range easily.
Caugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fatol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caugh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fatol swats away the attempt to clinch by Caugh.
Caugh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Caugh wants to clinch
and Fatol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caugh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fatol, pushing him back against the cage.
Caugh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fatol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fatol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fatol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caugh connects with a high kick.
Minor Caugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caugh's sensitive parts.
Caugh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Caugh instigates a clinch.
Fatol lands with a light punch inside.
Caugh is rocked!
Fatol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Fatol finish him?
Caugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatol.
Fatol misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatol is struggling to control the position.
Caugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caugh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fatol has a couple of punches blocked by Caugh.
Caugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fatol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fatol misses with a punch on the inside.
Fatol misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Fatol.
Caugh misses with a knee strike.
Caugh manages to break the clinch.
Fatol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caugh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fatol counters with a right hand from hell and Caugh is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aass Fatol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Thompson (ranked 8068 p4p, 653 weight class) and Danny Greene (ranked 4925 p4p, 499 weight class). The key to victory for Kevin Thompson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Greene!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Greene throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thompson on the side of the head.
It looks like Kevin Thompson has been cut.
Greene has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thompson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greene darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greene lands a left hand.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greene misses with a punch on the inside.
Greene lands with a right to the head.
Greene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greene to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Greene has picked Thompson up - he's going for a ride! Greene dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Greene stalling.
Greene throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene content to control rather than advance.
Thompson taking some punishment here, with Greene in his half guard.
Greene not doing much here.
Greene throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greene content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson is looking to get back to full guard here but Greene has managed to pass to side control instead.
Greene tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Greene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Greene is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
Greene content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greene.
Greene trying to control the pace.
Thompson is in trouble now - Greene has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Greene there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Greene tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greene lands a right hand.
Greene lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Greene keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Greene.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Greene has double underhooks.
Greene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greene is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Greene manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Greene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greene sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Greene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Greene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.
Greene takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Greene has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thompson is trying to keep an underhook but Greene manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene not doing much here.
Thompson has hold of Greene's hands but Greene slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greene keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Greene sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Greene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Greene thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greene throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Greene sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Thompson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Greene controlling the pace for now.
Greene wants to finish this one by submission but Thompson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Greene.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene content just to control the position here.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Greene dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Kevin Thompson's cut is getting worse.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Greene moves out of range.
Greene listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Danny Greene seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greene.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Greene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greene lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greene lands with a left to the head.
Greene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greene scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson jumps guard but Greene stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Thompson to his knees! Greene keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Greene!
An out of breath and clearly excited Danny Greene thanked ZZ POPS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Shelby (ranked 4140 p4p, 424 weight class) and Filip Pavi (ranked 9030 p4p, 647 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Filip Pavi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Danny Shelby has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pavi.
A combination from Pavi does no damage.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavi was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
Pavi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pavi tries to clinch there but Shelby circles away.
A lazy left from Shelby finds it's target.
Shelby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pavi. Pavi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pavi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pavi misses with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pavi thinking.
Pavi's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches - $325/Week was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pavi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot to the liver by Pavi. Beautiful body shot.
Pavi fails to land with a series of punches.
Pavi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavi misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby lands with a nice body punch.
Pavi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shelby pushes Pavi up against the cage in a clinch.
Shelby swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelby is leaning against Pavi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shelby throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Shelby.
Pavi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavi.
Shelby tries a body shot but Pavi blocks it.
Pavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shelby controls his hands.
Shelby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shelby scores with a shoulder strike.
Shelby lands with a right to the head.
Pavi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavi.
A short right from Shelby on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shelby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pavi backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Pavi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shelby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shelby controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavi.
Pavi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Pavi throws a head punch that misses.
Pavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelby swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavi digs a right hand into Shelby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shelby's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Pavi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Pavi.
Pavi tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavi blocks an uppercut.
Shelby works on Pavi's body with a couple of short punches.
Pavi working aggressively here.
Pavi misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Pavi.
Shelby has Pavi pushed against the cage.
Pavi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Pavi has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavi lands a body punch.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Pavi.
Pavi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavi misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Pavi controls the action.
Pavi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavi.
Pavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Pavi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shelby.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavi controls his hands.
Pavi can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
Pavi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Pavi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Pavi fails to land.
Pavi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pavi misses with a body punch.
Pavi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Pavi tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Pavi back against the cage.
Pavi working aggressively here.
Shelby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pavi tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Pavi back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Shelby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavi.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelby slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Shelby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Filip Pavi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Shelby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Shelby lands the left hand.
Filip Pavi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavi slips under a jab from Shelby.
Pavi tries to clinch but Shelby is having none of it.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pavi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pavi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shelby counters with a straight right hand.
Pavi dodges the punch combination from Shelby.
A telegraphed right hand from Pavi misses the target.
Pavi throws a jab when Shelby was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavi throws a right hand that Shelby ducks under and follows up with a left that Shelby also avoids with ease.
Pavi punishes Shelby's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Shelby.
It looks like Filip Pavi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Pavi.
A counter left hand to the body from Shelby misses its target.
Pavi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shelby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pavi scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pavi misses with a body shot
letting Shelby counter with a right hand.
Pavi misses with a combination
and Shelby counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
Pavi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shelby counters with a stiff right hand.
Pavi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shelby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pavi counters with a left to the body.
Danny Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Pavi throws an off balance right hand
and Shelby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Pavi moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Shelby to work.
Shelby is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Pavi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pavi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavi has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Pavi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Shelby to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shelby.
A head punch on the inside from Pavi fails to land.
Pavi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shelby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pavi misses with a body punch.
Pavi misses with a body punch.
Shelby leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavi blocks a body shot from Shelby.
Nice body punch from Pavi.
Shelby working aggressively here.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Pavi.
Pavi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavi tries a body shot but Shelby blocks it.
Pavi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shelby has Pavi pushed against the cage.
Pavi lands with a short shot to the head.
Pavi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pavi prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Pavi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
Pavi tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Pavi back against the cage.
Shelby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shelby.
Pavi takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pavi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pavi misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Pavi avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Shelby lands with a left to the head.
Pavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pavi - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pavi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavi throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelby.
Pavi throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelby.
Pavi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavi.
Pavi tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Shelby.
Pavi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Filip Pavi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Shelby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pavi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Pavi misses.
Pavi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shelby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pavi thinking.
Pavi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shelby is looking for a counter combo.
Shelby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pavi.
Shelby is looking to counter punch.
Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pavi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavi lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby digs a good body shot into Pavi's ribs.
Pavi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shelby manages to avoid it.
Pavi throws a combination that misses
and Shelby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shelby lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavi takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
Shelby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pavi.
Pavi lands a right hook to the body.
Pavi lands a glancing blow to the side of Shelby's head.
Pavi throws a right and a left that Shelby avoids nicely.
Pavi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pavi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shelby counters with a right hand to the body.
Pavi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pavi's corner calls for a 1-2. Pavi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shelby stuns Pavi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pavi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shelby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pavi lands a slapping body shot.
Filip Pavi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Pavi blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavi slips under a jab from Shelby.
Pavi misses with a few strikes there.
Shelby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pavi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavi looks to score with a jab to the body but Shelby is just out of range.
Pavi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pavi throws a nice looking combination but Shelby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pavi avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Shelby punishes Pavi's body with a nice straight punch.
Shelby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pavi throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Pavi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shelby counters with a left to the body.
Pavi tries to clinch up but Shelby circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pavi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
Pavi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pavi moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
Shelby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pavi is out of range and Shelby settles back down.
Pavi tries to clinch but Shelby moves away
and Shelby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pavi thinking.
Pavi throws a nice looking combination but Shelby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Pavi misses with a double jab
and Shelby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shelby scores with a nice right hand.
Pavi tries to clinch but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby's corner calls for a 1-2. Shelby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shelby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shelby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavi misses with the combination.
It looked like Shelby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pavi.
Shelby sizes up Pavi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pavi throws a right and a left that Shelby avoids nicely.
Shelby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pavi misses with a combination
and Shelby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shelby scores with a hook to the body. Pavi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pavi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pavi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shelby circles away quickly and effectively.
Danny Shelby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filip Pavi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pavi misses with a combination
and Shelby counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Shelby.
I think Pavi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Pavi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jak KoBik (ranked 4389 p4p, 511 weight class) and Mick Lovin (ranked 5534 p4p, 596 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jak KoBik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mick Lovin!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovin tries to clinch there but KoBik circles away.
Lovin misses the shot to the body.
KoBik is looking to clinch but Lovin is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Lovin - just one landing.
Lovin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KoBik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lovin was covering up waiting for the punch and KoBik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
KoBik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lovin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KoBik controls from within his opponent's guard.
KoBik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KoBik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
KoBik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lovin trying to remain calm as KoBik controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
KoBik advances to mount.
Lovin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
KoBik controlling the position easily from mount.
KoBik postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lovin looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KoBik controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
KoBik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
KoBik is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
KoBik misses with a takedown attempt
and Lovin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
KoBik looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
KoBik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
KoBik shoots in and drives through. Lovin sprawls well.
Lovin tries to close the distance and clinch but KoBik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KoBik moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovin tries to close the distance and clinch up but KoBik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lovin is looking to clinch but KoBik is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovin cracks KoBik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lovin tries to clinch up but KoBik circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been informed that Lovin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lovin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KoBik lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
KoBik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lovin quickly recovers to half guard.
Lovin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but KoBik manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
KoBik lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lovin hang on?
KoBik content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KoBik landing shots from mount.
KoBik 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.
Lovin is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jak KoBik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
KoBik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lovin, pushing him back against the cage.
Lovin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of KoBiks head.
KoBik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lovin misses with a knee to the head.
Lovin lands a right hand that snaps the head of KoBik backwards.
KoBik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
KoBik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KoBik moves into the clinch successfully.
KoBik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lovin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KoBik is trying to pull guard but Lovin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jak KoBik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lovin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite KoBik's efforts to push away.
Lovin tries to throw a body punch but KoBik avoids it by throwing Lovin back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KoBik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lovin misses with a knee to the head.
Lovin misses with a punch to the body.
Lovin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
KoBik tries for a takedown but Lovin manages to get underhooks.
Lovin lands a left hand.
Lovin lands a right hand that snaps the head of KoBik backwards.
Lovin misses with a body punch.
KoBik tries to break the clinch but Lovin is controlling the position.
Lovin working aggressively here.
Lovin is leaning against KoBik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
KoBik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lovin is defending well for now.
Lovin prevents KoBik from breaking the clinch.
Lovin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KoBik can't get the takedown.
Lovin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
KoBik stalling in the clinch but Lovin improves position.
Lovin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
KoBik stalling.
Lovin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KoBik blocks it with crossed arms.
Lovin tries to throw a body punch but KoBik avoids it by throwing Lovin back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by KoBik.
KoBik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lovin is defending well for now.
Lovin lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovin looking to stall.
A knee to the head by Lovin.
KoBik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lovin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KoBik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lovin is defending well.
KoBik missing with knees to the body.
Lovin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lovin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of KoBik backwards.
KoBik stalls.
Lovin with a knee to the head.
Mick Lovin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
KoBik blocking some punches.
Lovin lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Lovin.
Lovin lands a left hand that snaps the head of KoBik backwards.
Lovin pushes KoBik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lovin.
Lovin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovin lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovin is leaning against KoBik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lovin lands a left hand that snaps the head of KoBik backwards.
Lovin is trying to stall.
KoBik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lovin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lovin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KoBik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lovin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
KoBik tries for a takedown but Lovin manages to get underhooks.
KoBik is trying to push Lovin away but Lovin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
KoBik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Lovin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Lovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Lovin tries to clinch there but KoBik circles away.
Lovin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by KoBik.
KoBik motions for Lovin to come forward. KoBik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KoBik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lovin clinches up with KoBik and pushes him back against the cage.
KoBik is trying to force a seperation but Lovin has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lovin.
KoBik pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KoBik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
KoBik is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lovin rolls with it to try and escape but KoBik cranks on the arm and Lovin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jak KoBik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terror Thomas (ranked 3595 p4p, 361 weight class) and Ron Deadly (ranked 3920 p4p, 389 weight class). Deadly has chosen Bayou as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terror Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ron Deadly!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deadly cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Terror Thomas has been cut.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deadly counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Thomas out cold! What a finish! Deadly is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Deadly!
Ron Deadly 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Winston Hill (ranked 3492 p4p, 292 weight class) and Yod Kingstar (ranked 4779 p4p, 361 weight class). Hill comes into the arena with Calum Scott - You Are The Reason blaring out of the sound system. Yod Kingstar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Winston Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yod Kingstar!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingstar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kingstar lands an elbow just above Hill 's eye.
Kingstar missing with knees to the body.
Kingstar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kingstar lands a damaging elbow.
Kingstar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hill is working for takedown but Kingstar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hill is trying to drag Kingstar to the mat but Kingstar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hill looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Hill. 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.
Hill tries for a takedown but Kingstar manages to get underhooks.
Hill takes an elbow to the temple.
Hill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hill takes an elbow to the temple.
Kingstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kingstar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingstar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kingstar lands an elbow inside that Hill shrugs off.
Kingstar lands an elbow inside that Hill shrugs off.
Kingstar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kingstar lands an elbow just above Hill 's eye.
Hill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kingstar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kingstar breaks the clinch.
Kingstar closes the distance and clinches.
Kingstar misses with a body punch.
Kingstar is stalling here.
Good body shot from Kingstar.
Hill is trying to drag Kingstar to the mat but Kingstar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingstar lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingstar lands a damaging elbow.
Kingstar prevents the takedown attempt.
Kingstar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingstar closes the distance and clinches.
Kingstar lands an elbow that stopped Hill in his tracks for a moment.
Kingstar lands a nice elbow.
Kingstar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kingstar lands a nice elbow.
Hill blocking some punches.
Hill could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kingstar.
Kingstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Hill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kingstar manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hill wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kingstar throws an elbow but misses.
Kingstar breaks the clinch.
Kingstar closes the distance and clinches.
Kingstar lands a damaging elbow.
Hill takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar lands an elbow that stopped Hill in his tracks for a moment.
Kingstar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kingstar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Kingstar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hill's defenses.
Hill being controlled against the cage.
Kingstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingstar lands an elbow that stopped Hill in his tracks for a moment.
Kingstar lands a body shot.
Kingstar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yod Kingstar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hill staying out of range there.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingstar closes the distance and clinches.
Yod Kingstar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hill prevents a body shot from Kingstar.
Kingstar throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Kingstar stalling against the cage.
Kingstar avoiding damage.
Kingstar continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingstar lands an elbow inside that Hill shrugs off.
Kingstar lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Kingstar lands an elbow just above Hill 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kingstar.
Kingstar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingstar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kingstar breaks the clinch.
We've been informed that Kingstar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kingstar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingstar closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kingstar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hill's brow.
Kingstar lands with a left to the head.
Hill is working for takedown but Kingstar is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Kingstar.
Hill tries for a takedown but Kingstar manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kingstar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to drag Kingstar to the mat but Kingstar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingstar effectively controlling the action here.
Hill letting Kingstar take a breather here.
Hill takes an elbow to the temple.
Kingstar slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kingstar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yod Kingstar.
Kingstar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kingstar throws out a leg kick but Hill moves out of range and Kingstar only half commits.
Hill attempts a counter takedown but Kingstar avoids it well and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kingstar.
Kingstar looks to clinch
so Hill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hill chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill throwing strikes but missing.
Hill stands up over Kingstar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingstar's head.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Kingstar's brow.
Hill chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingstar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kingstar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill.
Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingstar has wrist control.
Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hill works over Kingstar with some ground and pound from guard.
Kingstar is trying to keep Hill in close.
Hill cracks Kingstar with a solid left hand.
Hill stops Kingstar from standing up.
Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yod Kingstar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kingstar is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingstar tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Nice elbow from Kingstar.
Kingstar lands a damaging elbow.
Kingstar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hill.
Kingstar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingstar tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Hill takes an elbow to the temple.
Kingstar lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingstar is working Hill over against the cage.
Kingstar tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Kingstar back against the cage.
Kingstar lands a nice elbow.
Kingstar lands a damaging elbow.
Hill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kingstar prevents it.
Kingstar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kingstar gets underhooks to prevent Hill's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingstar breaks the clinch.
Kingstar throws a big shot that misses.
Yod Kingstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingstar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hill, pushing him back against the cage.
Kingstar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kingstar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill.
Kingstar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kingstar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hill or not.
Kingstar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kingstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingstar misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingstar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hill up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kingstar.
Kingstar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kingstar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kingstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Kingstar.
Kingstar lands a nice elbow.
Kingstar misses with the head strike.
Hill takes an elbow to the temple.
Kingstar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kingstar lands an elbow inside that Hill shrugs off.
Hill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kingstar.
Hill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kingstar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kingstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kingstar.
Kingstar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Kingstar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingstar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yod Kingstar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kingstar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kingstar.
Winston Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingstar lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yod Kingstar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kingstar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yod Kingstar!
A very excited looking Yod Kingstar 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Geanluca Lorenzon (ranked 2412 p4p, 260 weight class) and Giorgio Armani (ranked 1998 p4p, 220 weight class). 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 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geanluca Lorenzon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giorgio Armani!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armani.
Lorenzon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Armani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Lorenzon catches Armani right on the button with a cross.
Lorenzon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Armani's head backwards.
Lorenzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armani moves away.
Lorenzon misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Armani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lorenzon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lorenzon throws a hook but Armani blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armani shoots and misses
and Armani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Armani.
Lorenzon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lorenzon scores with a nice head shot.
Lorenzon connects with a right hand. Armani shakes it off.
Lorenzon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Armani fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armani manages to avoid it.
Lorenzon scores with a hook to the body. Armani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armani moves out of range of the strikes.
Lorenzon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Armani has his takedown stuffed
and Lorenzon counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lorenzon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lorenzon misses the jab.
Lorenzon throws out a loose jab but Armani uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armani ducks under a wild hook from Lorenzon.
Armani looks for a takedown but Lorenzon sprawls well.
Lorenzon is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Lorenzon.
Armani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon scores with a nice strike.
Lorenzon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Armani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lorenzon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lorenzon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Armani drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lorenzon is looking to stand back up but Armani counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lorenzon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armani is working for a kimura but Lorenzon is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Armani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Armani trying to control but Lorenzon is having none of it.
Armani landing strikes from the mount and Lorenzon is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lorenzon takes a swing at Armani's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Armani momentarily.
A big left from Lorenzon misses.
Armani misses with a takedown
and Lorenzon counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lorenzon with a hook.
Armani moves out of range as Lorenzon strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzon.
Armani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Armani misses with a takedown attempt
and Lorenzon counters with a straight right hand.
Armani moves forwards but Lorenzon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lorenzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armani feints the counter takedown.
Armani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lorenzon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Armani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lorenzon.
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!
Lorenzon lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Armani momentarily.
Armani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzon tries to avoid it but Armani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzon to the ground. Lorenzon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lorenzon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Armani.
Lorenzon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lorenzon with a nice cross.
Lorenzon scores with a nice strike.
Geanluca Lorenzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armani lands in his opponent's guard.
Lorenzon keeping moving, preventing Armani from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armani is pushing down on Lorenzon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lorenzon is fighting to maintain full guard but Armani has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lorenzon is looking for a sweep. Armani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Armani looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lorenzon tries to improve his position but Armani has taken his back! Armani has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lorenzon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Armani pushes Lorenzon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giorgio Armani!
Giorgio Armani is the new lightweight champion!
Giorgio Armani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Hunt (ranked 2403 p4p, 222 weight class) and Boi Johnson (ranked 1937 p4p, 189 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Graham Hunt!
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, Boi Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson is holding Hunt down, trying to stall.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back!
Hunt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hunt showing good submission defense here.
Johnson is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position.
Hunt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Johnson is punishing Hunt with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hunt takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Johnson struggling to land strikes to the head as Hunt covers up.
Hunt tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Johnson is trying to stick to Hunt's back but Hunt is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunt.
Johnson has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Hunt won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson pulls Hunt in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hunt's guard.
Johnson postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hunt some visible discomfort.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Hunt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boi Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
Hunt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Boi Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Johnson lands an elbow.
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Johnson works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hunt.
Johnson throws an elbow but Hunt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson cracks Hunt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Hunt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boi Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunt.
Hunt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is controlling Hunt's posture.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The adventures of Johnson the control monster continue. Boring.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Johnson distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunt to see if he's OK.
Hunt looking for a sweep but Johnson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Hunt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson breaks from Hunt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looking to finish Hunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunt!
Hunt tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hunt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boi Johnson really dominated that round.
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.
Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson stands up over Hunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is nestled in close to Hunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunt is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Hunt is trying to keep Johnson in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunt trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boi Johnson dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Hunt tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Johnson won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hunt won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Boi Johnson 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Graham Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boi Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boi Johnson!
Boi Johnson is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Boi Johnson, 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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