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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Afhak Asadi (ranked 6326 p4p, 601 weight class) and Mark Henderson (ranked 6594 p4p, 618 weight class). Henderson has chosen 2Pac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Afhak Asadi!
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, Mark Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Asadi moved out of range.
Asadi throws a counter high kick but Henderson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Asadi is looking for a counter combo.
Afhak Asadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Asadi.
It seemed like Henderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henderson misses with a right hand
letting Asadi counter with a right hand.
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Asadi is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson swings for the body but Asadi moves out of range.
Henderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asadi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Asadi ducks down to avoid it.
Asadi avoids the body shot from Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asadi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asadi somewhat.
Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Asadi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Asadi's shoulder, as Asadi tries to avoid the shot.
Asadi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asadi. Asadi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Asadi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asadi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henderson's calf.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Asadi slips the punch.
Asadi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Henderson manages to circle out of the way.
Asadi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asadi with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asadi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asadi somewhat.
Henderson throws out a counter right but Asadi avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afhak Asadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Asadi or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson, which made it look bad.
Asadi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asadi ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Asadi attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Asadi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asadi.
Henderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asadi shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Asadi dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Asadi is just out of range.
Asadi slips under a jab from Henderson.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asadi has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson throws a hook but Asadi blocks it.
Asadi walks into a left hand.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asadi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a jab when Asadi was well out of range.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Asadi ducks down to avoid it.
Asadi defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson with a nice cross.
Asadi slips under a jab.
Asadi moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Asadi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asadi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asadi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Asadi feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson sizes up Asadi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henderson 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.
Nice defenses there by Asadi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asadi in his tracks.
Asadi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Afhak Asadi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asadi misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asadi shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson cracks Asadi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Henderson - just one landing.
Asadi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asadi is rocked!
Henderson throws a jab when Asadi was well out of range.
Asadi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Asadi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asadi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asadi misses with a wild combination.
Henderson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asadi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
As Henderson tries to get set, Asadi tries to push him back and clinch up but Henderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Asadi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afhak Asadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mark Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson misses with a hook
and Asadi counters with a two punch combo.
Asadi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asadi shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Asadi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asadi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asadi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asadi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asadi slips under a jab from Henderson.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asadi is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Asadi's head but Asadi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asadi closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asadi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asadi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henderson jabs Asadi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Asadi ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asadi tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Asadi does no damage.
Asadi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Henderson lands a jab to Asadi's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henderson, as that shot connected.
Asadi misses with a low kick.
Henderson punishes Asadi's body with a nice straight punch.
Asadi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Asadi.
Nice defenses there by Asadi.
Asadi dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asadi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asadi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Asadi staying out of range there.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Asadi tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Henderson lands a body shot.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Asadi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asadi tries to clinch
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asadi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asadi shoots and misses
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Asadi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asadi wants to clinch but Henderson slips to the side
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Asadi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Asadi moved out of range.
Asadi tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
Asadi glances at the clock... BAM! Henderson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Asadi crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Asadi is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Henderson!
Mark Henderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Afhak Asadi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ah fuck.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colten Bronsten (ranked 4293 p4p, 456 weight class) and Mamadou Williams (ranked 8764 p4p, 690 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colten Bronsten!
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, Mamadou Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams dodges the punch combination from Bronsten.
Williams with the counter takedown but Bronsten avoids it easily.
Bronsten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronsten, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Colten Bronsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Bronsten.
Williams tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Bronsten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronsten.
A jab from Bronsten misses.
Bronsten tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams avoids the body shot from Bronsten.
Williams throws out a counter right but Bronsten avoids it with no problem.
Bronsten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Bronsten shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Bronsten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colten Bronsten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronsten.
Bronsten sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Bronsten avoids it this time.
Bronsten misses with a straight left.
Bronsten misses the jab.
Bronsten looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronsten shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Good exchange - Bronsten coming out on top.
Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronsten did well to prevent Williams getting side control.
Williams with the ground and pound but Bronsten uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams postures up.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronsten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams controlling from the top position.
Bronsten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bronsten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Bronsten looking to control.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronsten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bronsten throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Bronsten scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Bronsten bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bronsten lands an overhand right.
Bronsten is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
As Bronsten backs off Williams throws a huge counter combo but Bronsten manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Bronsten.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Bronsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colten Bronsten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams avoids the body shot from Bronsten.
Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bronsten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Bronsten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bronsten punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronsten misses with an uppercut.
Williams tries to move into range but Bronsten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colten Bronsten is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronsten misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bronsten looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bronsten's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Williams working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Williams is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bronsten prevents Williams from improving position.
Bronsten struggling a bit here.
Bronsten tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
Bronsten dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
Williams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bronsten is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams wants to control but Bronsten is keeping him busy.
Bronsten is trying to improve his position.
Bronsten is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bronsten tightening his grip on Williams, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bronsten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but not successfully.
Bronsten tries to get the hooks in deep but Williams pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Williams is keeping busy.
Williams fending off the submission attempt from Bronsten.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bronsten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colten Bronsten dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bronsten gets a clinch.
Bronsten goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Bronsten scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bronsten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronsten misses with a looping right.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Williams gets a double leg takedown into Bronsten's guard.
Bronsten pulls Williams in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronsten is keeping the position for now.
Mamadou Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronsten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Bronsten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bronsten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Bronsten's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bronsten working a defensive guard here.
Bronsten keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bronsten enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bronsten manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronsten trying to control the position.
Williams won't allow Bronsten to sweep him here.
Williams wants to control from the top but Bronsten keeps moving.
Bronsten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronsten trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Bronsten.
Bronsten throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bronsten regains guard immediately.
Mamadou Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronsten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bronsten is proving hard to escape from.
Bronsten trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Colten Bronsten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Bronsten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bronsten manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Bronsten's guard.
Bronsten trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bronsten to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamadou Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bronsten has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colten Bronsten!
Mamadou Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky. Rematch coming soon'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Son (ranked 4516 p4p, 470 weight class) and Tuccio Turturro (ranked 5157 p4p, 520 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rebel Son!
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, Tuccio Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro moves into the clinch.
Turturro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Son regains guard immediately.
We've been hearing good reports from Son's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Son looking for a sweep. Not yet Son, not yet.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turturro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving.
Son on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Son tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son trying to control the position here.
Turturro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro has gone for a leg lock! Son slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turturro's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son cracks Turturro with a solid left hand.
Son knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turturro on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Son's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Son defends well.
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Son keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turturro's head.
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Son gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Son gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turturro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Son throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Turturro's body to avoid the submission. Turturro has instead reached around Son's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Turturro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tuccio Turturro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonnhy Eight (ranked 2806 p4p, 340 weight class) and Iwo Yaj (ranked 4483 p4p, 478 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonnhy Eight!
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, Iwo Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eight keeps the fight on the outside.
Yaj lands a head shot.
Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yaj tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eight, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Eight controls his hands.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Eight uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Yaj.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eight is trying to break the clinch but Yaj has him pressed against the cage.
Eight lands with a left to the head.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Eight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eight's efforts to push away.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Eight prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yaj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eight misses with the head strike.
Eight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eight swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj prevents Eight from breaking the clinch.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eight has had enough of the clinch but Yaj keeps him there for the moment.
Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eight blocks a body shot from Yaj.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eight.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eight has had enough of the clinch but Yaj keeps him there for the moment.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Eight.
Eight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj lands with a light punch inside.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eight lands with a right to the head.
Eight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Eight controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eight.
Eight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yaj has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Eight.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Eight throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Eight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
Eight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yaj or not.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eight's elbow.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eight.
Eight blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Eight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Eight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yaj up against the cage.
Eight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eight tries to break free but Yaj pushes him back against the cage.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eight.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eight blocks an uppercut.
Eight blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eight has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Eight misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Eight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eight has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eight working aggressively here.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eight has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iwo Yaj will probably get the nod.
That's time! Eight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eight just misses with a punch to the body.
Eight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Jonnhy Eight has been cut.
Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eight slips under a jab.
Yaj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Eight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yaj throws a hook but Eight blocks it.
Eight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eight misses with a double jab.
Eight jabs Yaj to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Eight misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eight connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eight at a distance.
Eight misses with the combination.
Eight lands a really nice looking cross but Yaj seems unphased.
Eight misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eight. Eight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eight looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range.
Eight throws a body shot but no joy.
Eight throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Yaj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yaj.
Donk. Eight catches Yaj right on the button with a cross.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj clinches up with Eight and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eight is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eight working hard to break the clinch.
Eight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Eight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj works on Eight's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eight.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Eight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eight can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eight fails to land.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Eight is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Eight just leaning against Yaj, taking a breather.
Yaj presses Eight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eight is trying to push Yaj away but Yaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eight swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj prevents Eight from breaking the clinch.
Eight has had enough of the clinch but Yaj keeps him there for the moment.
Eight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Eight digs a right hand into Yaj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yaj's gas tank.
Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eight.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Eight controls his hands.
Eight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eight blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eight blocking some punches.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Eight controls his hands.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eight's elbow.
Eight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yaj up against the cage.
Yaj has Eight pressed against the cage, preventing Eight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eight is trying to push Yaj away but Yaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Iwo Yaj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eight wants to get back to striking at distance but Yaj won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Eight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonnhy Eight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonnhy Eight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Eight defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
Eight lands with a hook. Yaj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Eight. Those never looked like landing.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Eight cracks Yaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eight with a nice cross.
Yaj fails to land with a series of punches.
Eight misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj tries to counter with a clinch but Eight shakes him off and moves away.
Eight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eight missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yaj catches Eight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yaj is looking to clinch.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Eight's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eight lands with a shot to the body.
Yaj throws the left hand but Eight avoids the punch easily.
Eight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
Yaj wants to counter the offense by Eight and move into the clinch position.
Yaj tries to move into range but Eight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yaj tries to move into range but Eight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yaj scores with a three punch combo!
Eight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yaj is rocked!
Yaj tries to clinch up but Eight circles away and keeps his distance.
Eight scores with a decent looking hook.
Yaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Eight finish him?
Yaj connects with a body shot.
Yaj is looking to clinch but Eight is avoiding it.
Yaj seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yaj lands a jab to the nose.
Yaj takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tries to clinch but Eight is having none of it.
Yaj wants to clinch.
Yaj wants to clinch up but Eight keeps it at a distance.
Eight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yaj closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yaj gets a clinch.
Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eight has Yaj pressed against the cage.
Eight struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Eight misses with a punch on the inside.
Eight is trying to break free.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Eight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Eight controls his hands.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Eight controls the action.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eight tries to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling the position.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Eight is trying to force a seperation but Yaj has the dominant position.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Eight scores with a shoulder strike.
Eight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eights head.
Yaj goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eight prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eight scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head.
A short right from Yaj.
Eight tries to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling the position.
Eight misses with some punches.
Eight pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Eight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eight swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Eight blocking some punches.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Eight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Eight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonnhy Eight showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonnhy Eight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between UberThor Hammerfall (ranked 3076 p4p, 320 weight class) and Johnny Colt (ranked 3685 p4p, 374 weight class). UberThor Hammerfall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, UberThor Hammerfall!
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, Johnny Colt !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfall looks to clinch
and Colt counters with a nice uppercut.
Colt throws out a loose jab but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammerfall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammerfall tries to counter by clinching up but Colt breaks away and moves out of range.
Colt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammerfall. Hammerfall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerfall.
Colt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammerfall.
It looked like Hammerfall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammerfall is just out of range.
Colt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammerfall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hammerfall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Colt misses with a punch on the inside.
Colt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Colt can't break the clinch.
Colt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colt is trying to drag Hammerfall to the mat but Hammerfall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
UberThor Hammerfall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Colt .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammerfall misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerfall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammerfall lands a left hand.
Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by Colt .
Colt wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammerfall won't allow it.
Hammerfall presses Colt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Colt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Colt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammerfall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammerfall.
Colt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colt looking for a takedown.
Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by Colt .
Hammerfall prevents Colt from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hammerfall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Colt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Colt tries to break free but Hammerfall pushes him back against the cage.
Hammerfall swings wildly with an uppercut but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hammerfall.
Colt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hammerfall drops Colt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Colt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfall tries a body shot but Colt blocks it.
Hammerfall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colt is trying to drag Hammerfall to the mat but Hammerfall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hammerfall gets underhooks to prevent Colt 's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colt .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
UberThor Hammerfall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on UberThor Hammerfall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Colt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammerfall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hammerfall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colt can do to turn this around?
Hammerfall gets a clinch.
Hammerfall digs a right hand into Colt 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Colt 's gas tank.
UberThor Hammerfall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Colt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Colt wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammerfall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Colt wants a takedown but no success here.
Colt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammerfall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
UberThor Hammerfall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Colt .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall digs a right hand into Colt 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Colt 's gas tank.
Colt is trying to drag Hammerfall to the mat but Hammerfall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hammerfall lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt wants to break free but Hammerfall has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammerfall.
A nice left hand lands by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammerfall pushes Colt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammerfall lands a body punch.
Colt is looking for a takedown.
Colt is breathing heavily.
Colt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammerfall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammerfall throws a big uppercut that drops Colt ! More strikes from Hammerfall and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Colt lies dazed against the cage as Hammerfall celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). UberThor Hammerfall!
A relieved looking UberThor Hammerfall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hammond (ranked 3102 p4p, 361 weight class) and Middle Weight (ranked 3140 p4p, 366 weight class). Middle Weight acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Middle Weight!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammond misses with an uppercut.
Hammond throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Hammond swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Hammond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Hammond throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Weight lands with a right hand.
Hammond lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weight, as that shot connected.
Hammond moves forwards but Weight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Hammond misses its intended target.
Weight staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Weight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammond doesn't seem phased though.
Weight moves away from the strike by Hammond.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammond.
Weight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weight lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammond throws out the jab.
Weight lands with a straight right. Hammond didn't see that one coming.
Weight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight pushes Hammond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammond connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Hammond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight misses with a looping right.
A big right from Weight misses.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weight closes the distance and pushes Hammond back into the cage.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammond or not.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammonds head.
I was talking to Hammond's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Hammond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight presses Hammond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weight is working Hammond over against the cage.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
Hammond takes one on the button.
Hammond is rocked!
Weight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weight misses the body punch
and Hammond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Weight misses
enabling Hammond to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight jabs Hammond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weight misses the jab.
Hammond misses with a looping left.
Weight slips a straight right by Hammond.
Hammond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weight moves into range and clinches up with Hammond.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Middle Weight 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.
Hammond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Hammond seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hammond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammond scores with a jab to the body.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Weight.
Hammond connects with a jab.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Hammond is out of range.
Hammond misses the body punch
and Weight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Hammond's ribcage. Hammond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weight is working Hammond over against the cage.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands a left hand.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammond tries to break free but Weight pushes him back against the cage.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Hammond tries to break free but Weight pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight lands a big right hand that drops Hammond! The killer instinct kicks in and Weight finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Weight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Venari Venator (ranked 2190 p4p, 266 weight class) and Steve McQueen (ranked 3667 p4p, 396 weight class). Steve McQueen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Venari Venator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venator gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Venator keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McQueen's efforts to push away.
I was talking to Venator's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McQueen has a couple of punches blocked by Venator.
Venator misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Venator.
Venator lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McQueen.
McQueen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Venator tries to work over McQueen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Venator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Venator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Venator.
McQueen tries to break the clinch but Venator is controlling the position.
Venator struggles to land a body shot inside as McQueen controls his hands.
Venator has a couple of punches blocked by McQueen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQueen wants to get back to striking at distance but Venator won't allow it.
McQueen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McQueen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McQueen wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQueen.
Venator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venator lands a body shot in the clinch.
McQueen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McQueen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McQueen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQueen tries to break the clinch but Venator is controlling the position.
McQueen is looking to break free of the clinch but Venator has double underhooks.
McQueen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Venator lands an uppercut.
Venator scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQueen blocks an uppercut.
Venator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQueen's elbow.
Venator tries a body shot but McQueen blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McQueen fails to land.
McQueen is trying to break the clinch but Venator is controlling him.
Venator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McQueen backwards.
Venator misses with the head strike.
McQueen is trying to break the clinch but Venator is controlling him.
Venator works on McQueen's body with a couple of short punches.
Venator keeps control of McQueen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venator misses with a punch on the inside.
McQueen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Venator misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQueen lands a left hand.
Venator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Venator lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venator lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Venator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McQueen as the two fighters clinch.
McQueen has a couple of punches blocked by Venator.
McQueen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Venator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McQueen backwards.
Venator lands a nice shot to the body.
Venator misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Venator.
Venator lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McQueen.
McQueen is leaning against Venator and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Venator.
Venator working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Venator keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McQueen's efforts to push away.
McQueen wants to break the clinch but can't.
McQueen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Venator.
A head punch on the inside from Venator fails to land.
Venator prevents McQueen from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Venator.
Venator misses with a punch to the body.
Venator working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McQueen is rocked!
McQueen blocks an uppercut.
McQueen is still on wobbly legs! Can Venator finish him?
Venator blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venator.
A body shot lands from Venator.
A right handed body shot lands from Venator.
Venator lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McQueen to his knees! Venator keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Venari Venator!
During a confident post fight interview, Venari Venator thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oro Lono (ranked 2931 p4p, 299 weight class) and Chris Cornell (ranked 2331 p4p, 251 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oro Lono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Cornell!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornell darts in looking for a takedown but Lono gets double underhooks and turns Cornell into the cage.
Cornell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cornell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oro Lono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Cornell.
Cornell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lono as he avoids it easily.
Lono thumps Cornell with a low kick.
Cornell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lono leaves Cornell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lono looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lono stuffs the takedown attempt from Cornell. Cornell gets slowly back to his feet.
Cornell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cornell shoots in and drives through. Lono sprawls well.
Cornell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lono can pounce on him.
Cornell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cornell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lono sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cornell somewhat.
Cornell checks a leg kick nicely.
Lono stuffs the takedown attempt from Cornell. Cornell gets slowly back to his feet.
Cornell shoots in looking for a takedown. Lono tries to sprawl out of it but Cornell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lono manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cornell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lono.
Cornell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cornell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lono keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cornell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lono lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cornell shoots in for a double leg but Lono sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lono.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cornell or perhaps it was just good defense by Lono, which made it look bad.
Lono throws a leg kick but Cornell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lono stuffs the takedown.
Cornell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lono circles away.
Cornell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cornell looks winded!
Cornell goes for a double leg but Lono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lono continues to drive forward.
Lono scoring well with a low kick there.
Lono thumps Cornell with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lono lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oro Lono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cornell darts in looking for a takedown but Lono gets double underhooks and turns Cornell into the cage.
Lono keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lono half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cornell tries for a takedown but Lono sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lono fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cornell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lono feints and then cracks Cornell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cornell down.
Cornell checks a leg kick.
Cornell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lono.
Lono scores with a leg kick.
Lono feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cornell's calf.
That kick from Lono tenderised Cornell's leg. Cornell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lono attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Cornell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lono throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lono attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lono finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cornell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cornell blocks a low kick nicely.
Cornell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cornell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lono throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Cornell controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lono is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lono tries to bench press Cornell off him but Cornell keeps the position.
Lono on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lono tries to get out of the position.
Lono prevents Cornell from improving position.
Cornell slows the pace down.
Lono throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Cornell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lono's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lono definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lono tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cornell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lono!
Cornell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cornell swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Cornell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Onodera (ranked 1153 p4p, 154 weight class) and Honda Housey (ranked 1652 p4p, 211 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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172 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazuma Onodera!
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, Honda Housey!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Housey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Onodera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Onodera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Housey walks into a stiff left hand from Onodera.
Onodera moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Onodera is defended easily by Housey.
Housey feints the counter takedown.
Good shot there by Onodera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onodera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Onodera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Onodera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Housey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Onodera misses.
Onodera cracks Housey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onodera. Housey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Housey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Onodera lands a lovely overhand right.
Onodera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Housey circles away.
Housey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Onodera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Housey.
Housey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onodera.
Onodera sizes up Housey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Onodera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Housey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Housey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Onodera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Housey tries to bench press Onodera off him but Onodera keeps the position.
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.
Housey holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Onodera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Onodera working away.
Housey is trying to get back to half guard.
Housey is trying to control Onodera's posture but Onodera avoids it.
Onodera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Housey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Housey is looking to reverse the position.
Onodera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Housey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Housey controls the position for a moment.
Onodera tries to move to mount but Housey blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onodera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Onodera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Onodera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Housey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Housey is not content to let Onodera control the position.
Housey is looking to regain half guard here but Onodera keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Housey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Onodera tries for a kimura but Housey is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Onodera is trying to get an arm triangle but Housey is defending well.
Onodera trying to control the action but Housey is working from the bottom.
Onodera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Onodera advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Onodera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Onodera darts in looking for a takedown but Housey gets double underhooks and turns Onodera into the cage.
Onodera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Housey sprawls well. Housey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onodera gets slowly back to his feet.
Housey feints the counter takedown.
Onodera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Housey defends well and Onodera ends up having to push Housey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Onodera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onodera dives in and grabs Housey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Housey pushes down on Onodera's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Housey. Onodera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onodera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Housey has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onodera shoots in and gets a takedown into Housey's guard.
Housey controlling Onodera's posture.
Onodera wants to control from the top but Housey keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Housey wants to sweep here but Onodera controlling him for the moment.
Onodera passes Housey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Onodera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Housey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Onodera.
Onodera trying to control from half guard but Housey is working away.
Housey has his hands clasped together around Onodera's back. He's all about the action.
Housey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onodera is pressing down on Housey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Housey is holding on for now.
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.
Onodera trying to control from half guard but Housey is working away.
Onodera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Housey can do to turn this around?
Onodera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Onodera seems to be looking for submissions.
Onodera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Housey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Onodera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Onodera's back!
Housey is trying to stick to Onodera's back but Onodera is turning into Housey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Housey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Onodera.
Housey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onodera is one step ahead there.
Housey is pulling down on Onodera's head. It's preventing any offense from Onodera, at least for the moment.
Onodera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onodera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onodera wants to control from the top but Housey keeps moving.
Housey is pulling down on Onodera's head. It's preventing any offense from Onodera, at least for the moment.
Onodera advances to half guard.
Onodera prevents Housey from improving his position.
Onodera wants to control but Housey is keeping him busy.
Onodera prevents Housey from improving his position.
Onodera is looking for a kimura but Housey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Onodera to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Housey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onodera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Housey is trying is best to control the position here.
Onodera moves nicely into side control.
Onodera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Housey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Onodera is looking to take a break and control but Housey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Housey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Onodera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Onodera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Housey sprawls well. Housey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onodera gets slowly back to his feet.
Housey feints the counter takedown.
Onodera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kazuma Onodera is winning the standup battle so far.
Onodera connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Housey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Housey misses with an uppercut.
Housey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Onodera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Housey is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Housey stands up over Onodera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Onodera working for a triangle but Housey defends it easily.
Housey distracts Onodera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Onodera wants to hit a switch here but Housey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Onodera there!
Housey avoids the attempt from Onodera to control.
Housey raining down shots from the mount!
Onodera is desperately trying to improve his position but Housey has a good base and remains in mount.
Housey with shots to the head and body - Onodera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Housey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Housey breaks from Onodera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Onodera is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Housey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Housey cracks Onodera with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honda Housey!
Honda Housey is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Honda Housey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 1698 p4p, 219 weight class) and Greg Bundy (ranked 1552 p4p, 203 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Hunt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike 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, Greg Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt darts in trying to clinch
and Bundy counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Bundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Bundy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bundys head.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Bundy tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Bundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy lands a shoulder strike.
Bundy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bundy scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Bundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Bundy avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bundy.
Bundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bundy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Bundy.
Bundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundy tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundy digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Bundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bundy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bundy fails to land.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bundy.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bundy as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bundy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Bundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Bundy.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bundy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Bundy prevents a body shot from Hunt.
A hook to the body from Bundy.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundy.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Bundy.
Bundy blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy is working Hunt over against the cage.
Bundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bundy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt is rocked!
Bundy misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Bundy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Bundy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bundy.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Bundy.
Bundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bundy has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Bundy drops Hunt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hunt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bundy's elbow.
Bundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bundy misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Bundy.
Bundy dips a shoulder and cracks Hunt with a mighty uppercut! Hunt falls back against the cage and Bundy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hunt is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bundy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Bundy! Greg Bundy retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Greg Bundy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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