The Island Season 8, 205 lbs, Round 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Lambton (ranked 1241 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ugandan Knuckles (ranked 339 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ugandan Knuckles song. George Lambton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ugandan Knuckles's chin.

Lambton
vs
Knuckles

187 cm
20
218 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

170 cm
27
218 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Lambton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ugandan Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lambton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knuckles at a distance.
Lambton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lambton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knuckles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lambton throws a body shot but no joy.
Knuckles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambton is just out of range.
Knuckles lands a right hook to the body.
Lambton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Lambton scores with a jab to the body.
Lambton misses with a wild body shot.
Lambton throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Lambton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lambton is breathing heavily.
Lambton takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like George Lambton has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lambton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knuckles appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knuckles scores with a nice strike.
Lambton ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambton was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a body shot.
Lambton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lambton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambton moves away.

Lambton darts in and clinches Knuckles up against the cage.
Lambton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lambton swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lambton fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Lambton.
Lambton blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Lambton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lambton lands with a left to the head.
Lambton digs a right hand underneath Knuckles's ribcage. Knuckles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lambton backwards.

Knuckles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lambton is looking to wear down Knuckles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Knuckles tries to keep at a distance but Lambton has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Lambton fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lambton tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Lambton back against the cage.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambton.
Lambton can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
Lambton can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
Lambton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Lambton.
A nice left hand lands by Lambton.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lambton scores with a shoulder strike.
Lambton has Knuckles pressed against the cage, preventing Knuckles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lambton lands a shoulder strike.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
Knuckles is leaning against Lambton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lambton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Lambton working aggressively here.
Lambton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambton lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambton swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambton tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lambton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knuckles is looking to break free of the clinch but Lambton has double underhooks.
Lambton tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Lambton back against the cage.
Lambton misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lambton controls his hands.
Knuckles is trying to force a seperation but Lambton has the dominant position.
Lambton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles digs a right hand into Lambton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lambton's gas tank.
Lambton struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Lambton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambton lands a shoulder strike.
Lambton tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Lambton back against the cage.
Lambton blocks an uppercut.
Lambton throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Lambton backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lambton fails to land.
Lambton throws a head punch that misses.
Lambton has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lambton.
Knuckles tries to work over Lambton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Lambton.
Lambton tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lambton tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
Lambton lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Lambton.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambton can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lambton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lambton digs a right hand into Knuckles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knuckles's gas tank.
A short left from Lambton.
Lambton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lambton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Lambton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambton lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Lambton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lambton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Lambton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Lambton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lambton tries to clinch there but Knuckles circles away.
Lambton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lambton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambton is just out of range.
Lambton thuds a left hand into Knuckles's body.
Ugandan Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lambton throws a shot to the body.
Lambton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knuckles can do to turn this around?
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Lambton.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Lambton moves into range and clinches up with Knuckles.
Lambton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambton tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
George Lambton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knuckles scores with a hook to the body.
Lambton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lambton fails to land.
Lambton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lambton working aggressively here.
Knuckles gets through Lambton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Lambton.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lambton.
Lambton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Lambton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Lambton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Lambton.
Lambton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lambton has him pressed against the cage.
Lambton blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Lambton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knuckles's efforts to push away.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Knuckles.
Lambton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lambton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Lambton lands a body punch.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Lambton lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Lambton.
Lambton misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambton lands a right hand.
Lambton misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambton lands an uppercut.
Lambton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lambton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambton lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Knuckles is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Lambton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Lambton finish him?
Lambton lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Lambton.
Lambton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lambton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lambton lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lambton.
A right hook to the body lands for Lambton.
Lambton creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Knuckles's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Knuckles drops to his knees and Lambton pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Lambton!
George Lambton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Ugandan Knuckles had this to say: 'You do not know dae wae! I spit on you!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young Lad (ranked 740 p4p, 122 weight class) and Euron Greyjoy (ranked 1022 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Young Lad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lad
vs
Greyjoy

175 cm
20
220 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Young Lad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Euron Greyjoy!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greyjoy scores with a body shot.
Lad scores with a jab to the body.
Greyjoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Greyjoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lad counters with a stiff right hand.
Lad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lad stuns Greyjoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greyjoy slips a straight right by Lad.
Lad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greyjoy. Greyjoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyjoy throws a right and a left that Lad avoids nicely.
Greyjoy moves out of range as Lad strikes.
Lad misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy moves forwards but Lad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greyjoy throws a lazy uppercut
and Lad counters with a nice body shot.
Lad with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Greyjoy gets a takedown into half guard.
Lad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greyjoy is working away from the top position though.
Greyjoy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lad to regain full guard.
Greyjoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greyjoy throws a big elbow that misses.
Greyjoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greyjoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy trying to move into half guard but instead Lad has managed to sweep!

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greyjoy pulls Lad in close to prevent any damage.
Lad trying to control the position from guard on top but Greyjoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greyjoy pulls Lad in close to his closed guard and prevents Lad from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lad trying to control the position from guard on top but Greyjoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greyjoy throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy is trying to keep Lad in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greyjoy is on top in guard.

Lad trying to control the position.
Lad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greyjoy throws an elbow that misses. Lad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greyjoy's guard. Nice move by Lad!

Greyjoy has his hands on Lad's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greyjoy seems keen to control Lad's posture.
Lad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lad won't allow Greyjoy to sweep him here.
Greyjoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Young Lad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Greyjoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greyjoy thinking.
Greyjoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greyjoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Lad counters with a straight right hand.
Greyjoy misses the shot to the body.
Euron Greyjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greyjoy.
Nice body punch from Lad.
Greyjoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lad counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyjoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lad misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lad. Greyjoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lad is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lad throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Lad.
Greyjoy shoots and misses
and Lad counters with a straight right hand.
Young Lad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euron Greyjoy.
Greyjoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lad counters with a big right hand! Oh Greyjoy is in trouble here! Lad follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Young Lad!
Young Lad bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KruKru Tipitapa (ranked 845 p4p, 137 weight class) and Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 378 p4p, 60 weight class). Lighty LightHeavyweight is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tipitapa
vs
LightHeavyweight

185 cm
26
210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
220 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KruKru Tipitapa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LightHeavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tipitapa.
LightHeavyweight misses with a straight left.
Tipitapa lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Lighty LightHeavyweight has been cut.
LightHeavyweight jabs Tipitapa right on the nose. Tipitapa blinks but takes it well.
LightHeavyweight tries to clinch but Tipitapa is having none of it.
LightHeavyweight misses with an uppercut
and Tipitapa counters with a stiff right hand.
Tipitapa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Tipitapa lands a left and a right that send LightHeavyweight crashing to the mat, dazed. Tipitapa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

LightHeavyweight is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LightHeavyweight works Tipitapa's body with a nice hook.
Lighty LightHeavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tipitapa keeps the fight on the outside.
Tipitapa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tipitapa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tipitapa walks into a left hand.
Tipitapa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LightHeavyweight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tipitapa cracks LightHeavyweight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LightHeavyweight is still on wobbly legs! Can Tipitapa finish him?
Tipitapa misses with a hook. LightHeavyweight ducked under it nicely.
LightHeavyweight seems to have recovered his senses.
LightHeavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight tries to clinch there but Tipitapa circles away.
Tipitapa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tipitapa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tipitapa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tipitapa.

That has opened up Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut even more.
Tipitapa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LightHeavyweight has time to react.
LightHeavyweight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tipitapa throws a hook to the side of LightHeavyweight's head but LightHeavyweight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from LightHeavyweight misses.
Tipitapa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tipitapa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LightHeavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Tipitapa.
LightHeavyweight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tipitapa with a body shot.
Tipitapa misses with an uppercut. LightHeavyweight saw that one coming.
LightHeavyweight wants to counter the offense by Tipitapa and move into the clinch position.
LightHeavyweight scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tipitapa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipitapa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LightHeavyweight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tipitapa.
Tipitapa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tipitapa throws a big shot that misses.
Tipitapa misses with a looping right.
Tipitapa swings for the body but LightHeavyweight moves out of range.
LightHeavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tipitapa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from LightHeavyweight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

LightHeavyweight gets a clinch.
Tipitapa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tipitapa.
Tipitapa misses with a body punch.
Tipitapa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tipitapa pushes LightHeavyweight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LightHeavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Tipitapa controls his hands.
Tipitapa can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.

Tipitapa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LightHeavyweight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body shot.
Tipitapa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A lazy left from Tipitapa finds it's target.
LightHeavyweight tries to clinch but Tipitapa moves out of range.
Tipitapa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Tipitapa misses.

LightHeavyweight has taken the fight to the clinch.

Tipitapa breaks the clinch.
Tipitapa scores with a sloppy right hand. LightHeavyweight should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LightHeavyweight rushes Tipitapa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LightHeavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Tipitapa throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight.
Tipitapa tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tipitapa or not.
LightHeavyweight misses with the head strike.
Tipitapa lands a hook that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
Tipitapa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Tipitapa's head.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Tipitapa avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
Tipitapa tries to throw a body punch but LightHeavyweight avoids it by throwing Tipitapa back against the cage.
Tipitapa pushes LightHeavyweight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tipitapa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tipitapa lands a right hand.
LightHeavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Tipitapa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tipitapa blocks a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KruKru Tipitapa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tipitapa ducks under a wild hook from LightHeavyweight.
Tipitapa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LightHeavyweight misses with a looping right.
Tipitapa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tipitapa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LightHeavyweights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tipitapa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LightHeavyweight.

LightHeavyweight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LightHeavyweight lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tipitapa.
LightHeavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tipitapa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
Lighty LightHeavyweight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LightHeavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tipitapa backwards.
Tipitapa misses with a hook to the ribs.
LightHeavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Tipitapa.
Good body shot from Tipitapa.
Tipitapa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LightHeavyweight has him pressed against the cage.
Tipitapa prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tipitapa lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipitapa lands a body punch in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tipitapa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tipitapa lands a nice uppercut.
Tipitapa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LightHeavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tipitapa backwards.
LightHeavyweight is leaning against Tipitapa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LightHeavyweight digs a right hand underneath Tipitapa's ribcage. Tipitapa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LightHeavyweight working aggressively here.
Tipitapa misses with a hook to the ribs.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LightHeavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tipitapa is looking to control LightHeavyweight's arms but LightHeavyweight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tipitapa has his back to the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
Tipitapa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tipitapa as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Tipitapa blocks it.
LightHeavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Tipitapa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tipitapa taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Tipitapa.
Tipitapa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tipitapa lands with a light punch inside.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Tipitapa blocks it.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tipitapa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LightHeavyweight can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LightHeavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tipitapa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LightHeavyweight.
Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tipitapa blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipitapa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LightHeavyweight has Tipitapa pressed against the cage, preventing Tipitapa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LightHeavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Tipitapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from LightHeavyweight - that landed with a thud.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short shot to the head.
Tipitapa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Tipitapa avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight works on Tipitapa's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Tipitapa avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight prevents a body shot from Tipitapa.
Tipitapa has a couple of punches blocked by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice uppercut.
LightHeavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Tipitapa controls his hands.
LightHeavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LightHeavyweight lands with a right to the head.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the side of the head.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shoulder strike.

Tipitapa is rocked!
LightHeavyweight works on Tipitapa's body with a couple of short punches.
LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Oh Tipitapa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LightHeavyweight presses Tipitapa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LightHeavyweight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight pushes Tipitapa against the cage. LightHeavyweight is working some dirty boxing. LightHeavyweight pushes off with a quick right hook! Tipitapa goes down! Tipitapa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! LightHeavyweight moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lighty LightHeavyweight!
A victorious Lighty LightHeavyweight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauro Turturro (ranked 308 p4p, 44 weight class) and Tchalla Heritageaka (ranked 977 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Turturro
vs
Heritageaka

184 cm
27
208 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
209 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lauro Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tchalla Heritageaka!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heritageaka fails to land the takedown.
Turturro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heritageaka.

Turturro shoots in and bounces Heritageaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Heritageaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Heritageaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heritageaka is keeping the position for now.
Heritageaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heritageaka being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Heritageaka is keeping the position.
Heritageaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Heritageaka is still trying to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro stays in close to Heritageaka's body and controls the position.
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Turturro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Heritageaka wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Heritageaka wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heritageaka won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.

Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Heritageaka is defending well.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Heritageaka is having none of it.
Heritageaka gets back to full guard.
Heritageaka keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heritageaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heritageaka keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Heritageaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard.

Heritageaka passes into half guard.
Turturro tries to roll over but Heritageaka keeps him under control.
Heritageaka is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Heritageaka slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Heritageaka is controlling well.

Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Heritageaka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Heritageaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro trying to hold on to Heritageaka's head to control him but Heritageaka postures up.
Heritageaka is controlling the pace.
It looks like Heritageaka might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Heritageaka is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heritageaka controlling the pace.
Turturro wants to control but Heritageaka is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is looking to control Heritageaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Heritageaka controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.

Heritageaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heritageaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauro Turturro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Turturro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turturro wants it to stay on the feet.

Turturro scores with a takedown into Heritageaka's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heritageaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Heritageaka keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Heritageaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heritageaka is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heritageaka defends it well.

Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heritageaka is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heritageaka works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heritageaka is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heritageaka keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Heritageaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Turturro is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Heritageaka is trying to escape and Turturro transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Heritageaka is forced to tap! Nice work there by Turturro! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauro Turturro!
Lauro Turturro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.