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VFC 62 Sergius vs Feynman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adracio Zalasat (ranked 25535 p4p, 5934 weight class) and Brendan Baddock (ranked 711 p4p, 606 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adracio Zalasat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brendan Baddock!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalasat throws an off balance right hand
and Baddock moves into the clinch.
Baddock has a couple of punches blocked by Zalasat.
Zalasat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Baddock.
Baddock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zalasat misses with a punch on the inside.
Zalasat has a couple of punches blocked by Baddock.
Baddock prevents a body shot from Zalasat.
Zalasat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baddock.
Zalasat slows down the pace here.
Zalasat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zalasat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baddock scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalasat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baddock misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baddock.
Zalasat lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zalasat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zalasat working Baddock over with knees to the body.
Zalasat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zalasat looking to stall.
Zalasat throws a head punch that misses.
Baddock avoids the elbow strike from Zalasat, against the cage.
Zalasat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Zalasat to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zalasat.
Baddock misses with the head strike.
Baddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baddock blocking some punches.
Baddock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Baddock on the inside.
Baddock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Zalasat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zalasat struggles to land a body shot inside as Baddock controls his hands.
Baddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Zalasat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Baddock fails to land.
Baddock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zalasat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zalasat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zalasat swings wildly with an uppercut but Baddock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zalasat blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Baddock fails to land.
Baddock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zalasat throws a head punch that misses.
Baddock has a couple of punches blocked by Zalasat.
Baddock lands an uppercut.
Baddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zalasat looking to throw knees to the head but Baddock is blocking nicely.
Baddock dodges an elbow strike from Zalasat.
Zalasat can't find room to land a body shot as Baddock controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddock.
Baddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baddock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baddock trying to stall but Zalasat improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baddock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddock.
Baddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Baddock.
Baddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zalasat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zalasat just leaning against Baddock, taking a breather.
Baddock throws a head punch that misses.
Baddock working aggressively here.
Zalasat struggles to land a body shot inside as Baddock controls his hands.
Baddock throws a punch but it's blocked by Zalasat.
Baddock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baddock lands a nice uppercut.
Baddock misses with the head strike.
Baddock managing to block the knees to the body from Zalasat.
Baddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Baddock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddock.
Zalasat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baddock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Baddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baddock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baddock blocking some punches.
Zalasat blocks an uppercut.
Zalasat stalling in the clinch but Baddock improves position.
Zalasat misses with some punches.
Baddock working aggressively here.
Baddock lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Zalasat.
Baddock blocks a body shot from Zalasat.
Baddock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zalasat backwards.
Baddock lands a right hand.
Zalasat is breathing heavily.
A short right from Baddock.
Baddock lands with a right to the head.
 Zalasat is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baddock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Baddock dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zalasat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zalasat is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Baddock doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Zalasat crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Zalasat's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brendan Baddock!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zac Crawford (ranked 5703 p4p, 3683 weight class) and Eli Snake (ranked 436 p4p, 353 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zac Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Snake!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake throws a leg kick but Crawford checks it.
Snake with a hook.
 It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Crawford is looking to land body kicks.
Snake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snake throws a wild body kick that Crawford sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Crawford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crawford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snake.
Crawford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crawford somewhat.
Crawford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snake can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snake lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crawford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crawford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snake is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Snake circles away and we're back to standing.
Snake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crawford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Snake moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Crawford! Snake continues to tee off on Crawford, landing with a left and a right! Snake connects with a right hand that leaves Crawford sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Snake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Snake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Vegas (ranked 4312 p4p, 3996 weight class) and Felix Savon (ranked 517 p4p, 494 weight class). Savon has chosen Félix Savón - Knockouts as his entrance music. Jimmy Vegas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Savon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas blocks a jab.
Vegas misses with a shot to the body
letting Savon counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jimmy Vegas has been cut.
Vegas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vegas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savon lands a jab.
Vegas misses with a wild body shot.
Savon throws a series of strikes that have Vegas backpedaling.
Savon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vegas's hands.
A swing and a miss from Savon.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savon moves away.
Savon avoids the body shot from Vegas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas misses with a jab to the body
enabling Savon to counter with a crisp jab.
Vegas moves into range and clinches up with Savon.
Savon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Savon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vegas's brow.
Vegas tries to work over Savon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savon digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Savon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Savon breaks the clinch.
Savon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vegas is looking to wear down Savon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Savon.
Savon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Savon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Savon moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Savon.
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
Savon lands with a left to the head.
Vegas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Savon lands with a light punch inside.
Savon throws an elbow but it misses.
Savon breaks the clinch.
Savon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vegas looks to clinch
and Savon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vegas!
Vegas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is being controlled here.
Vegas is looking to regain half guard here but Savon keeps moving and retains side control.
Vegas wants to get back to his feet.
Vegas tries to buck Savon off but Savon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savon is staying tight to Vegas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vegas is looking to regain half guard here but Savon keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vegas trying to remain calm as Savon controls from the top position.
Vegas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Savon prevents Vegas from standing back up.
Vegas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vegas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vegas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Savon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vegas has tightened it up now! Savon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Vegas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Longo (ranked 2683 p4p, 2677 weight class) and Serge Savard (ranked 366 p4p, 365 weight class). Serge Savard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Longo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Serge Savard!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longo tries to work over Savard's front leg with a kick but Savard checks it.
Lee Longo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longo throws a leg kick
and Savard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savard throws a big elbow that misses.
Longo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Longo controlling the action here.
Savard is holding on to half guard well.
Savard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Longo in particular looking to stall.
Savard tries to get to full guard but Longo has control of the leg.
Longo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard is concentrating on defense, preventing Longo from advancing position.
Savard is not content to let Longo control the position.
Savard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savard is controlling Longo's trapped leg to prevent Longo from advancing to side control.
Savard is continuing to stall.
Savard is trying to get back to full guard.
Longo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savard is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Longo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Savard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savard can't keep his opponent in guard - Longo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Longo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Savard gets full guard.
Longo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savard keeping moving, preventing Longo from controlling successfully.
Longo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard wants to sweep but no luck.
Longo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Longo is fighting to break Savard's control of his arms but Savard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savard keeping full guard, as Longo tries to pass.
Savard looking for a guillotine here but Longo defends easily.
Longo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee Longo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Longo tries to avoid it but Savard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Longo to the ground. Longo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Longo lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Longo finds it's target.
Savard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Longo throws a low kick, looking for Savard's leg but Savard calmly moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Savard.
Longo sneaks out the side door and pushes Savard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Savard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longo.
Longo connects with a looping right hand.
Longo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savard misses with a takedown attempt - Longo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savard takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Longo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Longo lands with a good body shot.
Savard misses with a straight right.
Savard checks a low kick from Longo.
Longo works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Longo misses.
Savard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Longo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 Savard is rocked!
Longo weaves into range and cracks Savard right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Savard goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Longo is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Longo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Pest (ranked 2767 p4p, 4060 weight class) and Chris Logan (ranked 97 p4p, 144 weight class). Pest comes to the cage accompanied by The Island. The crowd seem to be enjoying Logan's choice of entrance music: Me Too By Meghan Trainor. Chris Logan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Pest!
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, Chris Logan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pest gets a takedown into half guard.
Pest definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Logan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pest manages to pass to mount!
Pest thowing shots but they're missing.
Pest content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Logan for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pest controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Pest.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Logan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pest is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pest content to control rather than advance.
Pest passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pest cracks Logan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pest scoring with strikes but Logan is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pest landing strikes from the mount.
Pest with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pest controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Pest dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pest looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Logan trying to control from the bottom.
Pest controlling the action here.
Pest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pest slows the pace down in half guard.
Logan trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pest has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Logan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Pest is looking for the choke from the back position but Logan is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pest controlling the positon.
Pest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Pest is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Logan right now.
Pest has managed to slip his arm under Logan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Logan is tapping out! Submission win for Pest.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Pest!
A very excited looking Ray Pest made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Chris Logan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back next time to beat you.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Wills (ranked 1521 p4p, 4529 weight class) and Lord Seshomaru (ranked 45 p4p, 159 weight class). Wills kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I don't fault the police by Corporate Avenger . Seshomaru has chosen Slash and dash by- KILLERCROSS as his entrance music. Lord Seshomaru will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Wills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lord Seshomaru!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seshomaru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Matt Wills has been cut.
Wills moves away from the strike by Seshomaru.
Lord Seshomaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seshomaru.
Wills throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Seshomaru was covering up waiting for the punch and Wills finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wills with a nice head shot there.
Wills 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.
Wills scoring with some ground and pound.
Wills trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wills content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wills lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Seshomaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seshomaru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wills is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wills as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Seshomaru screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wills! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matt Wills!
A relieved looking Matt Wills thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Lord Seshomaru had this to say: 'Damn you INUYASHA!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Graham (ranked 1369 p4p, 3226 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 182 p4p, 414 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Angus Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graham.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graham. That's going to slow Ross down.
Ross has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Graham scores with a jab to the body.
Graham sizes up Ross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Graham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ross has a takedown stuffed.
Graham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Angus Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graham slips a jab from Ross.
Graham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
Graham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ross. That did some damage!
Ross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graham finds it's way round the side to connect with Ross's head.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Angus Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ross momentarily.
Ross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham lands a jab-cross combination.
Graham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ross's head.
Ross is rocked!
Ross looks up at the clock. Bad move! Graham lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ross. Graham pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Graham!
A very excited looking Angus Graham made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dinklage (ranked 1207 p4p, 2888 weight class) and John Russo (ranked 163 p4p, 373 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Russo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage gets the takedown into side control.
Russo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like John Russo has been cut.
Russo being controlled for a moment.
Russo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dinklage presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dinklage lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dinklage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Russo wants to get back to his feet.
Dinklage 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.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the head.
That has opened up John Russo's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage landing shots from mount.
John Russo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Russo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Dinklage!
A relieved looking Dan Dinklage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 1539 p4p, 1550 weight class) and Jack Spade (ranked 228 p4p, 229 weight class). Spade comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ace of spades by Motorhead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280
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240
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Counter fighter
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Jack Spade!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade has a takedown stuffed.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newton.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Spade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spade on the ground.
Spade working a defensive guard here.
Spade looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton distracts Spade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newton wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spade looking for a sweep. Not yet Spade, not yet.
Newton trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Newton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spade trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spade shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spade showed some decent athleticism there.
Spade seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade seems to be looking for submissions.
Newton is trying to control but can't.
Spade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Spade has control of the leg.
Newton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Spade is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newton is pressing down on Spade's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton has control of Spade's left arm, preventing Spade from doing any damage.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newton pulls Spade in close to his closed guard and prevents Spade from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 Isaac Newton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Newton looks to throw the jab but Spade is out of range.
Spade misses the jab.
Spade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spade misses with a looping left.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spade is trying to defend but Newton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spade is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Spade defending well.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Spade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spade.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spade is keeping the position for now.
Spade working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Spade trying to control the position.
Spade wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Newton controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spade keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Spade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
Newton passes Spade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spade!
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?
Newton controlling his opponent.
Newton looking to control but Spade is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spade gets back to half guard.
Newton controlling the action here.
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. Newton connects with a nice short shot to Spade's temple.
Newton is pressing down on Spade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spade is holding on for now.
Newton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton controlling the action here.
Spade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Newton gets a takedown into half guard.
Newton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spade tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is controlling the pace.
Spade tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Spade looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jack Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spade trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton controlling the pace.
Spade tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Newton seems content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spade doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton stays in close to Spade's body and controls the position.
Newton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Newton chips away with some ground and pound.
Newton wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Spade wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
Isaac Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Spade defends it.
Spade trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton trying to pass the guard but Spade defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Sergius (ranked 1109 p4p, 1497 weight class) and Richard Feynman (ranked 166 p4p, 221 weight class). Richard Feynman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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245
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280
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergio Sergius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Feynman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feynman cracks Sergius with a good jab.
It looks like Sergio Sergius has been cut.
Sergius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Feynman 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.
Sergius gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Feynman.
Feynman blocks the elbow strike.
Feynman lands a hook that snaps the head of Sergius backwards.
Feynman avoids the elbow strike from Sergius, against the cage.
Feynman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Feynman lands an elbow inside.
Feynman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sergius's defenses.
Sergius blocking some punches.
Feynman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sergius's defenses.
Sergio Sergius's cut is getting worse.
Feynman has Sergius pressed against the cage. He pushes Sergius back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Feynman throws a beautiful elbow that sends Sergius crashing to the floor! Feynman piles on the pressure with more strikes! Sergius is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Feynman!
An out of breath Richard Feynman 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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