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ICC 8: Yoshioka v Maju 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon LaFlamme (ranked 1866 p4p, 213 weight class) and Timo Juti (ranked 2544 p4p, 262 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Great elbows
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon LaFlamme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timo Juti!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFlamme missing with a left hand there. Juti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from LaFlamme.
LaFlamme misses with a looping right.
Juti tries to clinch up.
LaFlamme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juti manages to avoid it.
Juti forces LaFlamme back against the cage and clinches.
Juti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaFlamme is defending well for now.
LaFlamme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juti unloads a knee to the mid-section. LaFlamme lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
LaFlamme takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jon LaFlamme has been cut.
Juti lands a damaging elbow.
Juti lands a damaging elbow.
Juti misses with some punches.
LaFlamme can't find room to land a body shot as Juti controls the action.
Juti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juti lands a damaging elbow.
LaFlamme has a couple of punches blocked by Juti.
Juti misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Juti.
LaFlamme is breathing heavily.
Juti lands an elbow inside.
Juti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Juti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaFlamme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juti lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaFlamme backwards.
Juti scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juti.
Jon LaFlamme's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Juti landing knees to the body.
Juti lands an elbow that stopped LaFlamme in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Jon LaFlamme's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Juti leaning against his opponent.
LaFlamme takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jon LaFlamme's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timo Juti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamaru Usman (ranked 2647 p4p, 340 weight class) and Ivan Lyubenov (ranked 2782 p4p, 355 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamaru Usman!
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, Ivan Lyubenov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyubenov moves into the clinch.
Usman tries to pull guard but Lyubenov holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyubenov.
Usman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Usman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Usman works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Usman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from Usman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lyubenov wants to control but Usman postures up.
Lyubenov is looking for a sweep.
Usman throws a strike aimed at the side of Lyubenov's head but Lyubenov avoids it well.
Lyubenov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lyubenov is looking to reverse the position.
Usman lands a nice forearm strike.
Usman in side control, throwing shots but Lyubenov defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Usman looks up at the clock and then as Lyubenov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Usman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lyubenov tries to bench press Usman off him but Usman keeps the position.
Usman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Usman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lyubenov dodges the ground and pound from Usman.
Usman working the head and body with strikes.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Usman crashes against the mat.
Usman tries to score with some ground and pound. Lyubenov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lyubenov looking for a sweep but Usman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Usman trying to control but Lyubenov is having none of it.
Usman cracks Lyubenov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Usman working for a guillotine from mount but Lyubenov is in no mood to give up.
Usman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lyubenov tries to lock up and control but Usman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Usman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Usman misses with a head shot.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lyubenov can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman lands a big shot there that rocks Lyubenov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Usman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Usman looks to throw the jab but Lyubenov is out of range.
Lyubenov avoids the body shot from Usman.
Lyubenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Usman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lyubenov has managed to clinch.
Usman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lyubenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyubenov is leaning against Usman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Usman is working for takedown but Lyubenov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lyubenov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyubenov lands with a left to the head.
Lyubenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyubenov lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Lyubenov pushes Usman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyubenov cracks Usman with a nice body shot.
Lyubenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lyubenov is leaning against Usman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Lyubenov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Usman is rocked!
Lyubenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Oh Usman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyubenov lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov drops Usman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Usman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lyubenov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Usman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lyubenov is unloading with more strikes now! Usman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Lyubenov!
Ivan Lyubenov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Selefkos Nicator (ranked 2355 p4p, 247 weight class) and Ben Smith (ranked 1759 p4p, 202 weight class). Smith has chosen Bleached - Hard to Kill as his entrance music. Selefkos Nicator has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Selefkos Nicator!
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, Ben Smith!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith stalks Nicator and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nicator's face. Nicator staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Nicator ducks down to avoid it.
Nicator tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicator looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicator at a distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nicator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicator darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Nicator tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Nicator tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicator backwards.
Nicator jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Nicator gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selefkos Nicator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicator wants to clinch.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nicator wants to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith tests Nicator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Nicator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nicator moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Nicator darts in trying to clinch
and Nicator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicator is rocked!
Nicator closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nicator tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nicator jumps guard but Smith stands there with Nicator around his waist. Nicator gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicator is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Nicator instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicator.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicator or not.
Nicator is breathing heavily.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Nicator is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith pushes Nicator back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicator drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith tries to stand but Nicator is controlling from the bottom.
Smith stands up from Nicator's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith stuns Nicator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicators jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith drops Nicator with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nicator looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Nicator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Nicator to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Nicator just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ben Smith!
Ben Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy Harper (ranked 5121 p4p, 206 weight class) and Jerry Jones (ranked 3305 p4p, 160 weight class). Jerry Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Randy Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harper's waist but Harper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harper is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Harper controls the action.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harper.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Harper tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook.
It looked like Harper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Harper saw it coming and moves away.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Harper's guard.
Harper wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Harper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harper tries to get out of 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.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Harper's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harper keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones cracks Harper with a solid left hand.
Jones is working Harper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones prevents Harper from getting back to his feet.
Harper has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Harper wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harper slips a straight right by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones throws a jab when Harper was well out of range.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harper counters with a body kick.
Jerry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws the left hand but Harper avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Harper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Harper does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper avoids a kick to the body.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harper is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones throws an elbow but Harper slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones prevents Harper from escaping the position.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones lands an elbow.
Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jerry Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harper seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones trying to control the action but Harper is working from the bottom.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harper wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper is trying to buck Jones off.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones prevents Harper from escaping the position.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harper to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Harper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones is working Harper over against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Harper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harper is looking to counter punch.
Harper lands a jab to the head.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Harper is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Harper slips the punch.
Harper staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
Harper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws a series of punches but Harper avoids them all with ease.
Harper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harper on the side of the head.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Harper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harper swivels and escapes.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Harper catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Randy Harper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Harper counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Harper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randy Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Jones.
Jones darts in and clinches Harper up against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Harper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harper is defending well for now.
Jones tries a body shot but Harper blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Randy Harper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerry Jones.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Jerry Jones!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Jerry Jones!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Jerry Jones!
Jerry Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Jerry Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mai Pipi Jr (ranked 6299 p4p, 565 weight class) and Barry White (ranked 5243 p4p, 510 weight class). Barry White is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mai Pipi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry White !
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pipi Jr closes the distance and clinches up with White , looking for a takedown. Pipi Jr pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Pipi Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pipi Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with White in particular looking to stall.
Pipi Jr is looking to improve his position.
Pipi Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pipi Jr is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pipi Jr!
White controlling the position easily from mount.
Pipi Jr tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White controlling from mount.
White takes Pipi Jr's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pipi Jr is in trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pipi Jr is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pipi Jr defends it well.
Pipi Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pipi Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pipi Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
White passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pipi Jr!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More stalling from White .
Pipi Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Pipi Jr tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pipi Jr tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
White tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pipi Jr has given up his back here. Will White look for the submission or keep pounding away?
White controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pipi Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And White tries to counter it with a takedown but Pipi Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pipi Jr closes the distance but White moves to the side
so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mai Pipi Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pipi Jr working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
Barry White has got the better of the ground game so far.
White sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pipi Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
White pushing down on Pipi Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White controlling the pace.
Pipi Jr punching from the bottom.
White controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White is continuing to stall.
Barry White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pipi Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pipi Jr looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Pipi Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pipi Jr!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Barry White !
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Barry White !
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Barry White !
Barry White wins by unanimous decision!
Mai Pipi Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I very flaccid '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thundering Mantis (ranked 3342 p4p, 162 weight class) and Ken Kutaragi (ranked 6538 p4p, 239 weight class). Ken Kutaragi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Thundering Mantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Kutaragi!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantis darts in and clinches Kutaragi up against the cage.
Kutaragi avoiding damage as Mantis throws knees to the body.
Kutaragi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kutaragi's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kutaragi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mantis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutaragi controls his hands.
Mantis lands a body shot.
Kutaragi prevents a body shot from Mantis.
A hook to the body from Mantis.
Kutaragi is trying to break free.
Mantis lands a left hand.
Mantis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mantis lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mantis.
Mantis tries to land knees in the clinch but Kutaragi avoids the damage to the body.
Mantis misses with a body punch.
Mantis tries to throw a body punch but Kutaragi avoids it by throwing Mantis back against the cage.
Mantis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kutaragi looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantis keeps control of Kutaragi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Mantis.
Mantis lands a nice knee to the body.
Mantis scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutaragi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mantis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kutaragi backwards.
Mantis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mantis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mantis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mantis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kutaragi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mantis presses Kutaragi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Mantis.
Mantis lands an elbow just above Kutaragi 's eye.
Kutaragi is rocked!
Mantis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kutaragi backwards.
Kutaragi is still on wobbly legs! Can Mantis finish him?
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!
Mantis lands with a left to the head.
Mantis throws a big uppercut that drops Kutaragi! More strikes from Mantis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kutaragi lies dazed against the cage as Mantis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thundering Mantis!
During a confident post fight interview, Thundering Mantis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ken Kutaragi was interviewed post fight and said 'I still have Sony money. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wreak Havoc (ranked 1823 p4p, 212 weight class) and Jacques Chaize (ranked 1997 p4p, 234 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wreak Havoc !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacques Chaize!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Havoc throws a right hand that Chaize ducks under and follows up with a left that Chaize also avoids with ease.
Havoc misses with a body punch
and Chaize counters by clinching up.
Chaize working aggressively here.
Havoc tries to throw a body punch but Chaize avoids it by throwing Havoc back against the cage.
We've been informed that Chaize has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Havoc misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Chaize fails to land.
Havoc 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Chaize both land. Nice combination.
Chaize connects with a body shot that sends Havoc 's belly button to the back.
Chaize throws a looping overhand right but Havoc ducks down to avoid it.
Chaize scores with a nice head shot.
A combination from Havoc does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chaize! But no joy.
Havoc misses with a body shot.
Wreak Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havoc 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chaize connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Havoc scrambles back to his feet.
Havoc misses the shot to the body.
Havoc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaize.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Havoc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Havoc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Havoc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chaize counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chaize.
Chaize tries to throw a body punch but Havoc avoids it by throwing Chaize back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaize.
Havoc scores with a shot to the side of Chaize's head.
Havoc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Havoc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chaize counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Havoc fails to land.
Havoc pushes Chaize back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chaize lands a nice shot to the body.
Havoc displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chaize up against the cage.
Havoc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havoc looks to land a left hand but Chaize moved out of range nicely.
Havoc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaize was well out of range. Poor timing from Havoc .
A jab from Chaize does it's job there.
Havoc throws a hook but Chaize blocks it.
Jab, jab by Chaize - just one landing.
Havoc throws a big shot that misses.
Chaize drops his hands momentarily and Havoc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Havoc misses with a double jab.
Havoc misses with a right hand
and Chaize counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Havoc misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaize takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Chaize.
Chaize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaize misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wreak Havoc will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chaize moves in looking to clinch but Havoc pushes him off.
Chaize takes a jab right on the kisser.
Havoc misses the shot to the body.
Chaize tests Havoc 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Havoc clobbers Chaize with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Havoc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Havoc dips to his left and cracks Chaize with an uppercut!
Havoc throws a right hand that Chaize ducks under and follows up with a left that Chaize also avoids with ease.
Havoc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chaize wants to counter with a clinch but Havoc pushes him away.
Havoc misses with a body punch
and Chaize counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Havoc as Chaize tries to tie him up.
Havoc breaks from the clinch.
Havoc swings for the body but Chaize moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havoc slips a straight right by Chaize.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaize.
Chaize ducks right into an uppercut from Havoc .
Chaize takes one to the chin there.
Havoc misses with a wild body shot.
Chaize tries to counter with a clinch but Havoc shakes him off and moves away.
Havoc throws a shot to the body.
Havoc misses with a hook to the body
and Chaize connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Havoc 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaize under the eye.
Wreak Havoc is winning the standup battle so far.
Havoc throws a jab when Chaize was well out of range.
Nice cross by Havoc .
A shot to the liver by Chaize. Beautiful body shot.
Chaize tries to clinch but Havoc is having none of it.
Chaize moves into range and clinches up with Havoc .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaize misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaize has a couple of punches blocked by Havoc .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc tries a body shot but Chaize blocks it.
Havoc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havoc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chaize doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havoc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Havoc is trying to stall.
Havoc can't find room to land a body shot as Chaize controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havoc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chaize presses Havoc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Havoc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Havoc wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jacques Chaize seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Havoc pushes Chaize back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wreak Havoc dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Havoc digs a good hook to Chaize's body.
Havoc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaize can do to turn this around?
Chaize avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaize is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Havoc .
Havoc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Havoc walks into a stiff left hand from Chaize.
A looping hook to the body misses from Havoc . Chaize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Havoc .
Chaize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaize tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chaize ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Havoc misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc throws a body punch but Chaize moves out of range.
Havoc misses with a shot to the body
and Chaize counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Havoc misses the target.
Havoc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaize stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Havoc misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Chaize.
Havoc 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Havoc duly obliges.
Chaize jabs at Havoc 's body.
Havoc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaize was well out of range. Poor timing from Havoc .
Chaize jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaize scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chaize 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.
Havoc 's corner calls for a 1-2. Havoc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chaize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Havoc .
Chaize looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Havoc just misses with a punch to the body.
Havoc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaize.
Chaize smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havoc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chaize finds it's way round the side to connect with Havoc 's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Havoc throws out a powerful jab.
Havoc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chaize moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Havoc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaize. Havoc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaize swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Havoc connects with a body shot.
Havoc lands with an uppercut that bounces Chaize off the cage and back into range.
Havoc takes a swing at Chaize's ribcage but misses.
Havoc moves out of range as Chaize strikes.
Havoc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaize.
Chaize looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chaize tries to clinch but Havoc moves out of range.
Havoc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chaize's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaize misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wreak Havoc clearly takes that round.
That's time! Havoc 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Havoc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaize looks to land a left hand but Havoc moved out of range nicely.
Chaize just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chaize lands an impressive looking overhand right. Havoc doesn't seem phased though.
Havoc swings widly with a right hand
and Chaize counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Havoc as he connects with a hook.
Havoc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Havoc throws the left hand but Chaize avoids the punch easily.
Chaize tries to counter with a clinch but Havoc shakes him off and moves away.
Havoc misses with an uppercut. Chaize saw that one coming.
Chaize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Havoc .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Havoc .
Chaize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Havoc .
A little jabbing left from Chaize on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Havoc scores with a hook to the body. Chaize takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Havoc misses the body punch
and Chaize counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Havoc is looking to wear down Chaize with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaize let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chaize closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Havoc is looking to control Chaize's arms but Chaize gets an underhook and turns him. Now Havoc has his back to the cage.
Chaize is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Havoc is keeping busy.
Chaize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaize's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chaize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havoc 's elbow.
Havoc 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Havoc swings for the body but Chaize moves out of range.
Havoc misses with a wild body shot.
Chaize is looking to clinch.
Chaize takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc throws a body shot but no joy.
Havoc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaize manages to avoid it.
Havoc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaize tries to clinch up but Havoc circles away and keeps his distance.
Havoc swinging wildly here.
Chaize tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havoc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Havoc walks into a left hand.
Havoc lands with a nice body punch.
Chaize takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaize is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havoc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Havoc misses with a shot to the body
and Chaize counters with a stiff right hand.
Havoc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wreak Havoc had his way with Jacques Chaize in 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. This is the final round!
Havoc throws a body shot but no joy.
Wreak Havoc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Havoc throws a shot to the body.
Havoc misses with a body punch
and Chaize counters by clinching up.
Chaize lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Havoc backwards.
Chaize swings wildly with an uppercut but Havoc uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Havoc fails to land.
Chaize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaize is looking to control Havoc 's arms but Havoc gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chaize has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize can't find room to land a body shot as Havoc controls the action.
Chaize lands a left hand.
Chaize is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havoc .
Chaize throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaize on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chaize has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaize swings wildly with an uppercut but Havoc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havoc misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havoc .
Havoc blocks a body shot from Chaize.
Chaize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havoc blocks an uppercut.
Havoc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaize is looking to clinch but Havoc is avoiding it.
Chaize wants to clinch
and Havoc counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Havoc .
Havoc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chaize throws a shot from downtown. Havoc moves away and avoids it.
Havoc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Havoc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaize manages to avoid it.
Chaize has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Chaize.
Havoc misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havoc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaize was well out of range. Poor timing from Havoc .
Chaize takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Havoc misses with a body punch
and Chaize counters with a stiff right hand.
Havoc keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacques Chaize has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaize lands a glancing blow to the side of Havoc 's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Chaize comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Havoc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Wreak Havoc !
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Wreak Havoc !
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Wreak Havoc !
Wreak Havoc wins by unanimous decision!
Wreak Havoc retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Wreak Havoc 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Crusher (ranked 2233 p4p, 240 weight class) and Thomas Baba (ranked 1738 p4p, 202 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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240 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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258 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Psycho Crusher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Baba!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Baba misses.
Baba has managed to clinch.
Crusher working hard to break the clinch.
Crusher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crusher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crusher.
Crusher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Baba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baba prevents Crusher from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Baba.
Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crusher wants to break free but Baba has control.
A frustrated look appears on Crusher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crusher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baba has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Baba fails to land.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Baba gets through Crusher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crusher tries to circle away but Baba has him pinned against the cage.
Crusher can't break the clinch.
Crusher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba lands with a short shot to the head.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Baba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crusher is breathing heavily.
Crusher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baba presses Crusher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Baba.
Crusher takes a shot to the head.
Baba scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baba.
Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
Baba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crusher.
Baba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baba scores with a shot to the side of Crusher's head.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baba is working Crusher over against the cage.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
A short uppercut from Baba.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
A short right from Baba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baba presses Crusher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Crusher takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Baba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Psycho Crusher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crusher takes a shot to the head.
Baba prevents Crusher from breaking the clinch.
Baba struggles to land a body shot inside as Crusher controls his hands.
Baba cracks Crusher with a nice body shot.
Crusher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crusher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baba is working Crusher over against the cage.
Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crusher tries to break the clinch but Baba is controlling the position.
Baba works on Crusher's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baba gets through Crusher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baba lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Crusher backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba lands a right hand.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baba drops Crusher onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Crusher is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Crusher is rocked!
Psycho Crusher's cut is getting worse.
Thomas Baba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba lands a big right hand that drops Crusher! The killer instinct kicks in and Baba finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Baba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Baba!
Thomas Baba is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoru Yoshioka (ranked 1184 p4p, 137 weight class) and Ayuh Maju (ranked 1749 p4p, 199 weight class). Ayuh Maju is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Satoru Yoshioka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ayuh Maju!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maju looks to land a right hand but Yoshioka moved out of range.
Yoshioka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yoshioka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yoshioka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maju is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshioka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maju working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshioka trying to control the position from guard on top but Maju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maju keeping full guard, as Yoshioka tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maju keeping moving, preventing Yoshioka from controlling successfully.
Yoshioka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yoshioka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yoshioka advances position into side control!
Yoshioka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maju can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yoshioka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Maju is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satoru Yoshioka!
Satoru Yoshioka retains his featherweight title!
Satoru Yoshioka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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