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CoMMA 3: Balestrin vs Job PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jacobson (ranked 6705 p4p, 7015 weight class) and Jinhai Masuke (ranked 613 p4p, 627 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Jacobson!
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, Jinhai Masuke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson lands a body shot.
Jinhai Masuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masuke takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Masuke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masuke misses with a body shot.
Masuke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobson is looking to counter punch.
Masuke scores with a hook to the body. Jacobson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacobson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masuke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacobson counters with a straight right hand.
Masuke missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacobson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masuke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobson. Jacobson obviously looking to wear him down.
Masuke moves into range and clinches up with Jacobson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masuke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masuke moves to clinch but Jacobson breaks away
and Jacobson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobson drops Masuke with a naaaaasty hook - Masuke is in real trouble here! Jacobson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Jacobson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Bald (ranked 6013 p4p, 6152 weight class) and James Gregor Jr (ranked 563 p4p, 576 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Bull Bald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Gregor Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bald misses with a hook.
Gregor Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gregor Jr connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Bull Bald has been cut.
Bald pushes Gregor Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Bald lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Bald.
Bald can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor Jr controls the action.
Bald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gregor Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bald.
Bald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Gregor Jr.
Bald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bald struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregor Jr controls his hands.
Bald misses with a body punch.
Gregor Jr tries to break the clinch but Bald is controlling the position.
Bald cracks Gregor Jr with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gregor Jr.
Good body shot from Bald.
Gregor Jr looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Bald.
A left hand lands to the body for Bald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Bald.
Bald digs a right hand underneath Gregor Jr's ribcage. Gregor Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gregor Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bald gets through Gregor Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregor Jr backwards.
A short uppercut from Bald.
Bald is leaning against Gregor Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bald lands a right hand.
Bald lands a nice shot to the body.
Bald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregor Jr or not.
Bald can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor Jr controls the action.
Bald cracks Gregor Jr with a nice body shot.
Bald cracks Gregor Jr with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bald moves into the clinch.
Bald has Gregor Jr pushed against the cage.
Bald lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Bald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bald.
Bald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gregor Jr.
Bald scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bald.
Gregor Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bald catches Gregor Jr napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Gregor Jr to the canvas!
 It looks like James Gregor Jr has been cut.
Bald gets to his feet - Gregor Jr follows without any prompting.
Bald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gregor Jr.
Bald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 Gregor Jr is rocked!
Bald throws a big uppercut that drops Gregor Jr! More strikes from Bald and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gregor Jr lies dazed against the cage as Bald celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Bald!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vercetti (ranked 5384 p4p, 6238 weight class) and Vasco Vigorito (ranked 604 p4p, 664 weight class). Tommy Vercetti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vasco Vigorito's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Vercetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vasco Vigorito!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vigorito ducks right into an uppercut from Vercetti.
Vercetti moves into the clinch.
Vercetti is trying to break the clinch but Vigorito is controlling him.
Vigorito has Vercetti pressed against the cage, preventing Vercetti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vigorito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vercetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vigorito.
Vigorito dodges the punch combination from Vercetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercetti catches Vigorito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vigorito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vigorito misses with a takedown attempt - Vercetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Vercetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vigorito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasco Vigorito.
Vigorito shoots in looking for a takedown. Vercetti tries to sprawl out of it but Vigorito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vercetti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vigorito shoots in for a takedown but Vercetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasco Vigorito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vigorito shoots in but Vercetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A lazy left from Vercetti finds it's target.
Vigorito shoots in and drives through. Vercetti sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vigorito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vigorito closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vercetti's guard.
Vigorito drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vigorito jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vigorito being controlled here momentarily.
Vigorito drops back looking for a leg! Vercetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vercetti manages to kick Vigorito off! Vigorito jumps back into Vercetti's guard.
We've been informed that Vigorito has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vigorito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vigorito throwing strikes from guard but Vercetti blocks nicely.
Vigorito trying to control but Vercetti is working from the bottom.
Vigorito drops back looking for a leg! Vercetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vercetti manages to kick Vigorito off! Vigorito jumps back into Vercetti's guard.
Vigorito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vigorito passes into half guard.
Vigorito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vigorito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vercetti has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vigorito feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vercetti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vigorito throws a big elbow that misses.
Vigorito drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vigorito jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vigorito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vigorito preventing the sweep.
Vigorito throws a big right hand that misses.
Vigorito passes Vercetti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vigorito is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vigorito passes to side control.
Vigorito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vigorito has an Americana. Vercetti didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vigorito is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vigorito hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vasco Vigorito!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Dew (ranked 6036 p4p, 5093 weight class) and Bryant Taylor (ranked 697 p4p, 611 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mathew Dew has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mathew Dew seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mathew Dew!
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, Bryant Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dew shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taylor is trying to defend but Dew finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dew prevents Taylor from standing back up.
Dew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
Dew working Taylor over with strikes.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Dew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor taking some punishment here, with Dew in his half guard.
Taylor tries to kick Dew off but Dew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dew keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dew tries to score a body lock takedown but Taylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taylor is trying to push Dew away but Dew has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dew looking to slow down the pace here.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Dew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Dew coming out on top.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dew bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dew knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Dew is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dew prevents Taylor from escaping the position.
Dew laying and praying for a moment but Taylor takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dew.
Dew lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor tries to kick Dew off but Dew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dew is stalling here. Taylor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dew seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Taylor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dew tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor decides to stand back up.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Taylor throws a body punch but Dew moves out of range.
Dew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bryant Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dew dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor jabs at Dew's body.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dew counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dew works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Dew is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Dew isn't so interested in that idea.
Taylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dew ducks right into an uppercut from Taylor.
Dew throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Dew finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dew makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryant Taylor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Dew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Dew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Dew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dew shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taylor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taylor is keeping busy.
Dew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew looking to stall.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Dew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor tries to move into range but Dew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dew shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Dew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dew shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dew connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dew lands with a punch from half guard.
Dew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor pushes Dew off looking to stand but Dew dives back in and keeps control.
Dew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dew scores with a big shot! Taylor's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Taylor! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Dew!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Banks (ranked 5117 p4p, 5045 weight class) and Capn Cook (ranked 615 p4p, 605 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brad Banks!
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, Capn Cook!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks is looking for a kimura here.
Banks is thwarting Cook's attempts to control the position.
Cook manages to get to full guard.
Banks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cook working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks has gone for a leg lock! Cook slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banks's guard.
Cook pushing down on Banks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cook not doing much here.
Banks is pressing down on Cook's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cook trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook advances position into side control!
Banks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Banks trying to remain calm as Cook controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
Banks tries to buck Cook off but Cook is having none of it.
Banks tries to control but Cook manages to take his back.
Cook looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Banks taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Capn Cook!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Phillips (ranked 4312 p4p, 25187 weight class) and Rodrigo Noriega (ranked 390 p4p, 502 weight class). Rodrigo Noriega has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Phillips!
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, Rodrigo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Phillips rushes Noriega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noriegas head.
Noriega managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Phillips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phillips misses with a knee to the head.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega darts in looking for a takedown but Phillips gets double underhooks and turns Noriega into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Phillips as he connects with a hook.
Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Noriega in a clinch.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Noriega avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Rodrigo Noriega has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phillips pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pedro Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Noriega.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noriega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Noriega.
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noriega off to one side.
Noriega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Noriega persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Phillips working Noriega over with knees to the body.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noriega.
Phillips prevents the takedown attempt.
Phillips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phillips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Noriega looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Noriega wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Phillips.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Noriega.
Noriega successfully pulls guard.
Phillips stands up from Noriega's guard - Phillips perhaps looking for a knockout.
Phillips throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega shoots for a takedown but Phillips saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phillips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phillips clinches up against the cage.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but Noriega blocks it.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Phillips lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Phillips.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noriega takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phillips creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noriega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phillips gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phillips putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Noriega in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Phillips crunches a lovely knee into Noriega's ribcage.
Noriega tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phillips.
That has opened up Rodrigo Noriega's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phillips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Noriega on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega dives in and grabs Phillips's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes down on Noriega's head and hops out.
Phillips lands with a slapping head kick.
Phillips lands a nice looking body kick.
Phillips rushes Noriega and presses him up against the cage.
Noriega fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips scores a nice knee to the body.
Phillips landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phillips landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phillips just misses with a elbow thrown towards Noriega's brow.
Phillips lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Phillips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Noriega's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Noriega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phillips darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phillips scores with a head kick.
Noriega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phillips pinned against the cage. Phillips gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phillips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noriega, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips misses with an elbow over the top.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Noriega avoids the damage to the body.
Noriega avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
Noriega drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pedro Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Noriega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega wants a takedown.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips lunges at Noriega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Noriega's hand.
The cut above Rodrigo Noriega's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Phillips scores with a kick to the midsection.
Noriega is breathing heavily.
Phillips with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
Phillips clinches with his opponent.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Noriega avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips lands an elbow inside.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Phillips fails to land.
Noriega pulls Phillips into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pedro Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega shoots in but no luck this time.
Phillips tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Noriega manages to circle out of the way.
Phillips moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noriega.
Phillips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noriega tries to score a body lock takedown but Phillips shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phillips lands a nice uppercut.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips lands a head kick!
Rodrigo Noriega's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Noriega avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
Noriega avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips pushes off an throws an elbow but Noriega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noriega managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Noriega wants to take the fight to the mat but Phillips manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phillips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pedro Phillips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Noriega managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Phillips gets underhooks to prevent Noriega's takedown attempt.
Phillips has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Noriega looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Phillips wants to stand but Noriega has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws his legs up looking for a submission but Phillips uses it to pass to side control.
Phillips decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Noriega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillips rushes Noriega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noriega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phillips is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Phillips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Noriega's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Phillips tries to counter by clinching up but Noriega breaks away and moves out of range.
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Phillips. Phillips maintains the clinch.
Phillips tries to work over Noriega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noriega avoids it.
Phillips prevents a takedown attempt there.
Noriega wants a takedown.
Pedro Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Noriega.
Phillips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noriega wants a takedown.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Noriega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phillips pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phillips trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Phillips lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Phillips connects with a solid leg kick.
Phillips with the inside leg kick.
Pedro Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.
Phillips has managed to clinch.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Noriega avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phillips gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Noriega avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Phillips wants to control but Noriega is keeping busy.
Phillips is not content to let Noriega control the position.
Phillips looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phillips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noriega is working away from the top position though.
Phillips is pressing down on Noriega's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Noriega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noriega is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Noriega wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Noriega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noriega trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phillips sprawls well. Phillips wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noriega gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Noriega on that attempt.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noriega avoids it.
Noriega can't get the takedown.
Phillips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
Noriega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noriega pulls guard successfully.
Noriega has an active guard here but Phillips has managed to pass into half guard.
Phillips decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phillips, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Phillips!
An intense looking Pedro Phillips took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'gracias a las personas que me apoyan los amo a todos.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pat Risher (ranked 3970 p4p, 6133 weight class) and Oliver Schultz (ranked 360 p4p, 456 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Pat Risher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oliver Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Risher misses with a left hand
and Schultz counters with a stiff right hand.
Risher moves into range and clinches up with Schultz.
Schultz is trying to push Risher away but Risher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Risher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schultz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Risher takes a shot to the head.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Risher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Risher.
Risher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schultz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Schultz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
Schultz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
Risher misses with an uppercut.
Schultz misses with a hook
and Risher counters by moving into the clinch.
Schultz manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risher thuds a left hand into Schultz's body.
Risher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schultz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schultz. Risher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schultz loads up on a big right hand but Risher slips the punch.
Schultz misses with a hook. Risher ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Risher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schultz throws a lazy right hand but Risher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Risher misses with a wild combination.
Schultz cracks Risher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Risher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Risher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schultz, pushing him back against the cage.
Schultz is trying to break the clinch but Risher is controlling him.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Risher.
Risher lands a hook that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz tries to work over Risher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Risher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Risher misses with an uppercut
and Schultz counters with an outside leg kick.
Schultz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Risher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risher throws a looping overhand right but Schultz ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Schultz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Risher moves away from the strike by Schultz.
Schultz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Risher on the side of the head.
Risher blocks a jab.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Risher.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Risher connects with a body shot that sends Schultz's belly button to the back.
Risher defending well as Schultz loads up on a big left hand.
Risher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Risher throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Schultz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schultz throws a body punch but Risher moves out of range.
Risher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schultz slips a straight right by Risher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Schultz misses.
Risher scores with a nice right hand.
Schultz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Risher lands a right hook to the body.
Risher is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Risher misses with a double jab.
Risher ducks under a wild hook from Schultz.
Risher lands an overhand right.
Risher defending well as Schultz loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Risher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Risher misses with a double jab.
Schultz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Risher instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Risher.
Risher blocks a body shot from Schultz.
Risher lands a nice uppercut.
Schultz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Risher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risher lands a body shot.
Schultz connects with a single shot there.
Schultz slips a straight right by Risher.
Risher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schultz finds it's way round the side to connect with Risher's head.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Risher.
Risher throws a shot from downtown. Schultz moves away and avoids it.
Risher throws a hook to the side of Schultz's head but Schultz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Risher misses its intended target.
Risher swings widly with a right hand
and Schultz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Risher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schultz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Risher.
Risher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Risher tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schultz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pat Risher will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Risher misses its intended target.
Risher misses with a right hand
and Risher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Risher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schultz. Schultz obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Risher does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Risher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schultz tries a quick counter leg kick but Risher is wise to it.
Schultz defending well as Risher loads up on a big left hand.
Risher forces Schultz back against the cage and clinches.
Risher fails to pull guard.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Risher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Schultz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Schultz.
Risher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Risher pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Risher to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Schultz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Risher pulls down on the head and he's put Schultz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pat Risher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyka Blyat (ranked 3606 p4p, 6072 weight class) and Diamond Hand (ranked 440 p4p, 615 weight class). Cyka Blyat could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diamond Hand's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cyka Blyat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diamond Hand!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hand fails to land with a series of punches.
Blyat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diamond Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hand scores with a sloppy right hand. Blyat should have avoided that one.
Blyat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hand.
Blyat looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hand lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Hand catches Blyat right on the button with a cross.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Blyat avoids the body shot from Hand.
Hand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blyat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blyat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hand connects with a jab.
Blyat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand lands a lovely overhand right.
Hand loads up on a big right hand but Blyat slips the punch.
Hand lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Hand's corner calls for a 1-2. Hand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blyat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hand misses with a straight left.
Blyat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyat is just out of range.
Hand misses with a wild combination.
Blyat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Blyat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hand.
Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blyat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blyat thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hand scores with a hook to the body. Blyat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blyat gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hand gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Hand!
Diamond Hand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio Serrano (ranked 3411 p4p, 3288 weight class) and Ottaa Koppia (ranked 449 p4p, 432 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gregorio Serrano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ottaa Koppia!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koppia moves forwards but Serrano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Serrano misses.
A jab from Serrano finds it's way through Koppia's defenses.
Serrano throws a right hand that misses
enabling Koppia to counter with a crisp jab.
Serrano throws out a loose jab but Koppia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koppia scores with a jab. Serrano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koppia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Serrano on the side of the head.
Koppia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serrano's head backwards.
It looks like Gregorio Serrano has been cut.
Serrano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Serrano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serrano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Serrano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koppia has managed to clinch.
Serrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Koppia catches Serrano right on the button with a cross.
Serrano lands with a right hand.
Koppia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serrano.
Serrano throws a body punch but Koppia moves out of range.
Koppia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koppia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serrano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koppia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Serrano misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koppia just misses with a punch to the body.
Koppia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koppia throws a shot from downtown. Serrano moves away and avoids it.
Serrano staying out of range there.
Koppia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Serrano does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serrano lands with a nice body punch.
Serrano lands a big right hand that sends Koppia crashing to the mat! Serrano stays standing though and waves Koppia back to his feet!
Koppia is rocked!
Koppia staying out of range there.
Koppia is still on wobbly legs! Can Serrano finish him?
Serrano scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Koppia misses.
Serrano throws a sloppy body shot
and Koppia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serrano thinking.
Koppia seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano connects with the punch.
Serrano cracks Koppia with a hook to the temple - Koppia is on wobbly legs here! Serrano swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Koppia falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Serrano wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregorio Serrano!
Gregorio Serrano is the new middleweight champion!
Gregorio Serrano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Balestrin (ranked 2919 p4p, 3347 weight class) and Odd Job (ranked 387 p4p, 441 weight class). Balestrin has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julio Balestrin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Odd Job!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Job swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Job cracks Balestrin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Job has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Balestrin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Balestrin.
Balestrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Job.
It looked like Balestrin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Job.
Job missing with a left hand there. Balestrin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balestrin misses with a body punch
enabling Job to counter with a crisp jab.
Balestrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Job.
Nice sprawl there from Balestrin as Job shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Balestrin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Job rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balestrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balestrin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Balestrin wants to get back to his feet but Job passes into half guard.
Balestrin is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balestrin taking some punishment here, with Job in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Job trying to control the action but Balestrin is working from the bottom.
Job stalling.
Job lands strikes from half guard.
Job looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balestrin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Job working Balestrin over with strikes.
Balestrin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Job is trying for a kimura here. Balestrin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Job wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Odd Job!
Odd Job is the new welterweight champion!
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