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The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mo Jassim (ranked 2052 p4p, 610 weight class) and Batara Sari (ranked 263 p4p, 78 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mo Jassim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Batara Sari!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sari stuffs the takedown attempt from Jassim. Jassim gets slowly back to his feet.
Jassim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jassim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jassim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jassim wants to control but Sari is keeping busy.
Jassim wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jassim tries to roll over but Sari keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jassim is trying to maintain the position but Sari is very close to passing his half guard.
Sari stalling.
Jassim wants to get back to full guard.
Jassim is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jassim defends it well.
Jassim tries to get to full guard but Sari has control of the leg.
Sari is working for a kimura but Jassim is defending it quite comfortably.
Jassim is pressing down on Sari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jassim has his foot on Sari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sari works his way back into a safe position though.
Jassim trying to control the position.
Sari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jassim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sari to the ground. Jassim is now in Sari's guard.
Jassim looking to pass the guard.
Sari working a defensive guard here.
Jassim looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jassim trying to control the position from guard on top but Sari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sari keeping full guard, as Jassim tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jassim is looking to advance position but Sari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari controlling from mount.
Sari manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jassim to take his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batara Sari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jassim has his takedown stuffed
and Sari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sari is looking to work some ground and pound but Jassim has wrist control.
Sari wants to control from the top but Jassim keeps moving.
Batara Sari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jassim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jassim wants to sweep here but Sari controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari wants to control from the top but Jassim keeps moving.
Jassim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sari landing with the ground and pound.
Sari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jassim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jassim trying to keep a closed guard but Sari is proving a slippery customer.
Jassim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sari stands up over Jassim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jassim keeping moving, preventing Sari from controlling successfully.
Jassim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sari manages to get himself to full guard.
Jassim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sari is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jassim trying to control but Sari is working from the bottom.
Jassim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sari is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sari lands with an uppercut that bounces Jassim off the cage and back into range.
 It looks like Mo Jassim has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sari thuds a left hand into Jassim's body.
Sari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jassim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sari defends well and Jassim ends up having to push Sari into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sari tries to break the clinch but Jassim is controlling the position.
Sari is looking to control Jassim's arms but Jassim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sari has his back to the cage.
Sari struggles to land a body shot inside as Jassim controls his hands.
Sari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jassim is keeping busy.
Jassim gets control of Sari's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jassim will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sari trying to control the position from guard on top but Jassim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jassim looking for a sweep. Not yet Jassim, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari wants to pass the guard but Jassim is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batara Sari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mo Jassim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jassim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sari avoids it really well and circles away.
Sari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jassim defends it well.
Jassim shoots in looking for a takedown. Sari tries to sprawl out of it but Jassim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jassim misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sari to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Jassim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jassim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sari counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jassim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sari shoots in looking for a takedown. Jassim tries to sprawl out of it but Sari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jassim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jassim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jassim circles away.
Jassim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sari swivels and escapes.
Sari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sari content to control rather than advance.
Sari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jassim wants to improve his position but Sari is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sari is trying to control. Jassim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jassim is looking to get back to full guard here but Sari has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jassim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Batara Sari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sari tries for a kimura but Jassim is defending well.
Sari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Jassim is trying to improve his position.
Sari moves into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari prevents Jassim from getting the reversal.
Mo Jassim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jassim looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Batara Sari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sari has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Batara Sari!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Batara Sari!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Batara Sari!
Batara Sari wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Batara Sari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 1114 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 160 p4p, 205 weight class). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shunsui Kyoraku's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheNoseBleeds blocks a jab.
TheNoseBleeds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has been cut.
Kyoraku misses with an uppercut. TheNoseBleeds saw that one coming.
TheNoseBleeds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
TheNoseBleeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyoraku lunges at TheNoseBleeds with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by TheNoseBleeds's hand.
Kyoraku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TheNoseBleeds scores with a takedown into Kyoraku's guard.
TheNoseBleeds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
TheNoseBleeds postures up and lands a big shot to Kyoraku's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheNoseBleeds works over Kyoraku with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kyoraku can do anything to dispel that myth.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyoraku doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
TheNoseBleeds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
TheNoseBleeds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNoseBleeds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kyoraku's head.
TheNoseBleeds scoring with punches to the head and body.
TheNoseBleeds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing TheNoseBleeds from controlling successfully.
Kyoraku doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
TheNoseBleeds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
TheNoseBleeds pushes down on Kyoraku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
TheNoseBleeds working the head and body with strikes.
Kyoraku is trying to stand.
TheNoseBleeds wants to take a breather but Kyoraku is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds passes to side control.
Kyoraku throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook but Kyoraku avoids it easily.
Kyoraku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kyoraku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between TheNoseBleeds's hands.
Kyoraku lands an overhand right.
Kyoraku ducks under a wild hook from TheNoseBleeds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheNoseBleeds fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyoraku lands with a shot to the body.
Kyoraku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. TheNoseBleeds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoraku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds throws a right hand that misses
and Kyoraku counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds throws an off balance right hand
and Kyoraku counters with a straight that turns TheNoseBleeds's legs to rubber! Kyoraku pushes forward with more strikes and TheNoseBleeds goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shunsui Kyoraku!
A victorious Shunsui Kyoraku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Author Fonzarelli (ranked 2607 p4p, 888 weight class) and Michiel Kortenhorst (ranked 318 p4p, 128 weight class). Michiel Kortenhorst acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Author Fonzarelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michiel Kortenhorst!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonzarelli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fonzarelli showed some decent athleticism there.
Kortenhorst is pressing down on Fonzarelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kortenhorst has his foot on Fonzarelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fonzarelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Kortenhorst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kortenhorst is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fonzarelli defends well.
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here.
Kortenhorst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kortenhorst keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kortenhorst is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fonzarelli!
Kortenhorst avoids the attempt from Fonzarelli to control.
Fonzarelli is looking to improve his position but Kortenhorst isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortenhorst swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fonzarelli is now in Kortenhorst's guard. A big mistake from Kortenhorst there, giving up the dominant position!
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortenhorst keeps trying to improve his position.
Fonzarelli stays in close to Kortenhorst's body and controls the position.
Fonzarelli postures up.
Fonzarelli controlling from the top position.
Fonzarelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kortenhorst's head.
Fonzarelli is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kortenhorst has his foot on Fonzarelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fonzarelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kortenhorst manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fonzarelli manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Kortenhorst tries to pass.
Kortenhorst won't allow Fonzarelli to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortenhorst postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fonzarelli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kortenhorst, into his guard.
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here.
Fonzarelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kortenhorst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonzarelli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kortenhorst looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fonzarelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kortenhorst tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kortenhorst throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fonzarelli escapes and throws Kortenhorst's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fonzarelli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kortenhorst some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli landing strikes.
Fonzarelli scores with punches from side control.
Fonzarelli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kortenhorst will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fonzarelli tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep.
Kortenhorst regains half guard.
Kortenhorst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fonzarelli slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fonzarelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fonzarelli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kortenhorst on his heels. He'll look to pass Kortenhorst's guard now, I'm sure.
Fonzarelli landing with the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli distracts Kortenhorst with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kortenhorst lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kortenhorst passes Fonzarelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst wants to pass to mount but Fonzarelli is defending the position.
Kortenhorst looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Author Fonzarelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fonzarelli is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kortenhorst maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fonzarelli could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kortenhorst has cracked it and Fonzarelli is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kortenhorst!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michiel Kortenhorst!
Michiel Kortenhorst 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Park Yo Ka (ranked 842 p4p, 1775 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 117 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Park Yo Ka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Yo Ka jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yo Ka, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yo Ka drags the fight down to the ground.
Yo Ka has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yo Ka has tightened it up now! Smith 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 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Park Yo Ka!
Park Yo Ka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Goldberg (ranked 1649 p4p, 834 weight class) and Jasper Leeuwenhoek (ranked 225 p4p, 116 weight class). Jasper Leeuwenhoek 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek moves out of range.
Leeuwenhoek with the counter takedown but Goldberg avoids it easily.
Goldberg loads up on a big right hand but Leeuwenhoek slips the punch.
Goldberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goldberg slips a straight right by Leeuwenhoek.
Goldberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg slips a jab from Leeuwenhoek.
A quick step to the side and Goldberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leeuwenhoek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldberg.
Leeuwenhoek slips a straight right by Goldberg.
Leeuwenhoek drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goldberg defends it well.
Goldberg gets a double leg takedown into Leeuwenhoek's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leeuwenhoek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goldberg passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping him busy.
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. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Leeuwenhoek's temple.
Leeuwenhoek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldberg in particular looking to stall.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goldberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Goldberg is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldberg is keen to just control but Leeuwenhoek is a slippery customer.
Leeuwenhoek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg working Leeuwenhoek over with strikes.
Goldberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leeuwenhoek looking for submissions off his back.
Goldberg is working for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek is defending it quite comfortably.
Goldberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goldberg passes into side control!
Goldberg working the ground and pound.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Leeuwenhoek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep.
Goldberg landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Goldberg postures up.
Leeuwenhoek prevents Goldberg from moving into mount.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to regain half guard here but Goldberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Goldberg controlling the position from side mount.
Leeuwenhoek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goldberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Goldberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goldberg throws a leg kick
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goldberg won't be happy with that.
Goldberg tries to buck Leeuwenhoek off but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Goldberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leeuwenhoek's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Leeuwenhoek! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Goldberg has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wee Ning (ranked 855 p4p, 1628 weight class) and Phillip Personal Space (ranked 0 p4p, 222 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wee Ning !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phillip Personal Space!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ning tries to score a power double leg takedown but Personal Space sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ning somewhat.
Ning takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Personal Space misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ning misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Ning . Those never looked like landing.
Personal Space looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ning darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Personal Space misses with a left hand
and Ning counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Personal Space thinking.
Personal Space moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ning throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Personal Space will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Personal Space swivels and escapes.
Ning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Personal Space.
Personal Space walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Personal Space needs to keep his hands up - Ning had a free shot at his head there.
Phillip Personal Space is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Personal Space ducks under a wild hook from Ning .
Personal Space is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ning with a body shot.
Ning connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ning tries to score with a low kick but Personal Space moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Personal Space misses.
Ning looks to score with a jab to the body but Personal Space is just out of range.
Ning scores with a decent looking hook.
Personal Space looks to land a combination but Ning avoids it well.
Personal Space keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Personal Space fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ning shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Personal Space counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wee Ning . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ning throws a predictable looking body shot
and Personal Space counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ning takes a swing at Personal Space's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Personal Space lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Personal Space.
Ning lands an overhand right.
A jab from Personal Space finds it's way through Ning 's defenses.
Personal Space lands a slapping body shot.
Ning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Personal Space misses with a hook.
Personal Space lunges at Ning with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ning 's hand.
Ning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Personal Space sprawls well. Personal Space wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ning gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Personal Space lands the left hand.
Personal Space lunges at Ning with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ning 's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ning shoots in for a takedown but Personal Space shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Personal Space! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Personal Space.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ning or perhaps it was just good defense by Personal Space, which made it look bad.
Ning ducks under a wild hook from Personal Space.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Personal Space dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Personal Space misses with a hook. Ning ducked under it nicely.
Phillip Personal Space seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ning might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ning bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Personal Space tries to bench press Ning off him but Ning keeps the position.
Personal Space really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ning . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ning connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Personal Space some visible discomfort.
Personal Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Personal Space takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ning 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.
Ning cracks Personal Space with a big elbow.
Ning cracks Personal Space with a big elbow.
Personal Space taking a bit of punishment here - Ning scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ning lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Personal Space down.
Ning lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ning wants to control but Personal Space is keeping him busy.
Personal Space struggling a bit here.
Personal Space is trying to get back to half guard.
Ning working away.
The referee asks Ning politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ning prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ning trying to control the action but Personal Space is working from the bottom.
Personal Space is trying to work for a sweep but Ning has mounted him!
Ning working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Personal Space is bucking up trying to escape but Ning cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ning scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ning working Personal Space over with strikes here.
Wee Ning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Personal Space reaches up and holds on to Ning to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Personal Space can do anything to dispel that myth.
Personal Space wants to control but Ning is having none of it.
Personal Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ning cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ning connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ning tries to push Personal Space's head away but Personal Space is holding on tight.
Ning working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ning .
A nice elbow there by Ning .
Personal Space is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ning controlling the pace for now.
Ning is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ning is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ning !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wee Ning !
Wee Ning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willy Payne (ranked 2423 p4p, 1049 weight class) and Franco Fajardo (ranked 0 p4p, 150 weight class). Payne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Willy Wonka - Oompa Loompa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willy Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franco Fajardo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fajardo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Payne on his heels. He'll look to pass Payne's guard now, I'm sure.
Payne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fajardo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Payne passes into side control.
Fajardo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Payne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fajardo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fajardo on the ground.
Fajardo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Payne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fajardo manages to get back to half guard.
Fajardo is staying active underneath Payne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fajardo wants to control but Payne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Payne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fajardo wants to get back to full guard.
Payne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Payne lands a nice short elbow.
Payne lands strikes from half guard.
Fajardo gets full guard.
Payne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fajardo's head.
Fajardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Payne defends it easily.
Payne wants to stand but Fajardo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fajardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payne stands up over Fajardo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fajardo keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Fajardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo has momentary wrist control but Payne slips an elbow through the middle.
Payne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Payne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Payne wants to control from the top but Fajardo keeps moving.
Fajardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Fajardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payne with a nice head shot there.
Fajardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Payne landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo working for a triangle but Payne defends it easily.
Payne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Fajardo has wrist control.
Fajardo working for a triangle but Payne defends it easily.
Fajardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Payne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fajardo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Payne stacks Fajardo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Payne!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne is working Fajardo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Payne cracks Fajardo with a big right hand but Fajardo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fajardo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Payne prevents Fajardo from improving his position.
Fajardo is staying active underneath Payne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fajardo wants to get back to full guard.
Payne slips a nice elbow through Fajardo's hands, connecting with Fajardo's forehead.
Payne is keen to just control but Fajardo is a slippery customer.
Fajardo taking some punishment here, with Payne in his half guard.
Payne prevents Fajardo from improving his position.
Payne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Payne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Fajardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payne doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Fajardo. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Fajardo lands.
Willy Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fajardo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payne has a takedown stuffed.
Payne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fajardo counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo lands with a good body shot.
Payne looks for a takedown but Fajardo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown but Fajardo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne darts in looking for a takedown but Fajardo gets double underhooks and turns Payne into the cage.
Fajardo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fajardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fajardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payne.
Payne takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Willy Payne has been cut.
Fajardo pulls guard successfully.
Payne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fajardo is pulling down on Payne's head. It's preventing any offense from Payne, at least for the moment.
Fajardo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Payne should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fajardo has tightened it up now! Payne 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 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Franco Fajardo!
Willy Payne was interviewed post fight and said 'Not Needed.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riku Momomoto (ranked 272 p4p, 2011 weight class) and Lev Kuznetsov (ranked 34 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Riku Momomoto 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Riku Momomoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lev Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momomoto leaves Kuznetsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Momomoto misses its target.
Momomoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Momomoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like Lev Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov shoots for a takedown but Momomoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Momomoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lev Kuznetsov.
Momomoto lands with a nice body punch.
Momomoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Momomoto cracks Kuznetsov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Momomoto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kuznetsov to stand back up!
 Kuznetsov is rocked!
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!
Kuznetsov fails with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto 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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