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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Salajudin Ii darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Islandish tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Salajudin Ii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Super Salajudin Ii!
A very excited looking Super Salajudin Ii 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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Event:
WCF 115: Diaz vs Craino
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Draski lands a head kick. Islandish smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Islandish gets tackled into the cage by Draski. Draski maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Draski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Islandish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Draski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Draski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A leg kick checked by Islandish.#TD#
Islandish is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Draski's half guard.
Draski wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islandish not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Draski wants to improve his position but Islandish is controlling well.
Islandish prevents Draski from standing back up.
Draski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Draski wants to control but Islandish is keeping busy.
Draski is trying to get back to full guard.
Draski gets full guard.
Draski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Islandish's guard. #REVB#
Draski prevents Islandish from getting back to his feet.
Draski wants to stand but Islandish has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Islandish is trying to control the position but Draski postures up.
Draski looking to pass the guard.
Islandish managing to control the position.
Draski passes into half guard. #T2#
Draski passes to side control.
Draski is looking to take a break and control but Islandish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Islandish haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Draski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Islandish looking for a sweep but Draski has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Draski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Islandish is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hero Academia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Draski fails to take his opponent's back.
Draski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Islandish is looking to escape.
Islandish really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SU2#
Draski is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Draski moves out of range of the leg kick from Islandish.
Draski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Draski scores with a jab to the body.
Draski lands with an uppercut that bounces Islandish off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Islandish 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Draski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.
Islandish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Draski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Draski scores with a nice head shot.
Draski blocks a head kick by Islandish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islandish walks into a jab.
Islandish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Draski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Draski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivan Draski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islandish walks into a straight right hand from Draski.
Draski connects with the punch.
Islandish tries to land a front kick but Draski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Draski jabs at Islandish's body.
Islandish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draski.
Draski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A head kick by Islandish misses
and Draski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Draski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Islandish throws a sloppy head kick
and Draski counters with a nice uppercut.
Draski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Islandish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Draski clinches. #BC2#
Draski breaks the clinch.
Draski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Draski lands a nice shot to the body.
Islandish takes one to the chin there.
Islandish shoots in but no luck this time.
Islandish misses with the body kick
and Islandish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Islandiano Islandish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Draski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Islandish gets tackled into the cage by Draski. Draski maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Draski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Islandish takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Islandish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Draski scores with a leg kick.
Draski works over Islandish's head and body with a nice combination.
Draski leaves Islandish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Islandish avoids a punch combination nicely.
Islandish drops down looking for a counter takedown but Draski sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Islandish clinches up against the cage.
Draski misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Draski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.
Islandish is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Draski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islandiano Islandish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islandish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Draski pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Draski breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Draski thows a body kick. Islandish tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islandish takes one to the chin there.
Draski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Islandish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Draski back into the cage.
Draski is working Islandish over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Draski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivan Draski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Draski!
Draski works over Islandish's head and body with a nice combination.
Islandish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Islandish is rocked!
Draski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Islandish throws a body kick that misses
and Draski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Islandish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Islandish seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Draski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islandish, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Draski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draski lands a really nice looking cross but Islandish seems unphased.
Draski throws a head kick that Islandish semi-blocks.
Draski lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Islandish goes down and covers up as Draski starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Draski! |
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Event:
WCF 110: Escalante vs Diaz
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Kharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Islandish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Islandish tries to counter it with a takedown but Kharma pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Islandish moves into the clinch.
Kharma tries to circle away but Islandish has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kharma throws a sloppy head kick and Islandish moves out of range easily.
Kharma lands with a nice body kick. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kharma has knocked Islandish down with a huge combo! Kharma steps away and waves a wobbly Islandish back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Islandish is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Islandiano Islandish has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islandish is aggressively charging in as Kharma backs up avoiding any damage. Kharma tosses out a jab and Islandish runs right into it face first! Islandish is out cold! Kharma dropped down on all fours and is barking in Islandish's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bad Kharma !
In his post fight interview, Bad Kharma gave a big smile as he said 'I'm a man who walks the broken path,in the shadows my strength grows....'. |
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Event:
WCF 105: Escalante vs Boudeaux
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Islandish shoots in and gets a takedown into Ike's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ike looking for a guillotine here but Islandish defends easily.
Ike seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ike looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ike keeping full guard, as Islandish tries to pass. #SUB#
Ike looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ike is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Islandish rolls with it to try and escape but Ike cranks on the arm and Islandish is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Ike!
After winning the bout, Roy Ike thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Islandish misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Mathieu tenderised Islandish's leg. Islandish is trying to keep his angry face on.
Islandish with a poor takedown
and Mathieu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mathieu keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathieu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mathieu scores with a jab to the body.
Islandish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Islandish tries to close the distance and clinch but Mathieu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Islandish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish throws a head kick that misses
and Mathieu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Islandiano Islandish has been cut.
Islandish throws a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a nice body kick.
Islandish looks winded!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mathieu! Islandish is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Islandish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Islandish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Islandish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Islandish stalling the fight.
#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Islandish. #CL2#
Islandish clinches. #TD#
James jumps guard and drags Islandish to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Islandish connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Islandish looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Islandish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Islandish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Islandish stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
James has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Islandish has passed into side control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Islandish tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Islandish has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Islandish working the head with strikes.
Islandish cracks James with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Islandish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Islandish in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#James is rocked!
Islandish scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh James is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Islandish can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islandiano Islandish! |
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Event:
CMMA 172 Kennedy v Izanagi
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Masunwendinghamar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Islandish's head backwards.#CL2#
Islandish has Masunwendinghamar up against the cage in a clinch.
Islandish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Masunwendinghamar after a bit of a struggle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Islandish has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Islandish keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masunwendinghamar's efforts to push away.#BC#
Masunwendinghamar breaks the clinch.
Islandish slips a straight right by Masunwendinghamar.
Islandish tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masunwendinghamar defends well and Islandish ends up having to push Masunwendinghamar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Masunwendinghamar throws a looping overhand right but Islandish ducks down to avoid it.
Islandish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masunwendinghamar darts in looking for a takedown but Islandish gets double underhooks and turns Masunwendinghamar into the cage.
Islandish is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Masunwendinghamar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Islandish moves into the clinch.
Islandish is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Masunwendinghamar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Islandish is looking to clinch. #KD#
Masunwendinghamar drops Islandish with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Islandish looks back up at him and smiles so Masunwendinghamar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Islandiano Islandish has been cut.
Islandish throws a head kick but Masunwendinghamar moves out of range.
Masunwendinghamar closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Islandish! Masunwendinghamar dives in looking to finish! Islandish is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tau Masunwendinghamar! |
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Event:
CMMA 161 Wagner v Kanaani
Date: Sep 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Islandish pushes Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson lands a knee to the body.
Islandish is breathing heavily.
Islandish lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Islandish controls his hands.
Dawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Islandish avoids the damage to the body.
Islandish controlling the action here for a moment.
Islandish on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Islandish leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Islandish lands an uppercut.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Islandish has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Islandish tries to pull guard but Dawson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Islandish blocks with his arms.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Islandish blocks it.
A short right from Islandish on the inside.
Islandish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawson or not. #T1##TD#
Islandish gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Islandish seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islandish.
Islandish is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Islandish decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Islandish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Islandish has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Islandish scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head. #TD#
Islandish has hold of one of Dawson's legs. Dawson is fighting the takedown attempt but Islandish gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dawson is looking to stand back up but Islandish counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dawson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Islandish trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islandish working Dawson over with strikes. #T2#
Islandish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Islandish is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Islandish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Islandish wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Islandish is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dawson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islandish.
Islandish working Dawson over with strikes.
Islandish working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Islandish is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Islandish is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Islandish working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dawson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Islandish scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Islandish scores with a couple of nice shots.
Islandish lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Islandish working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Islandish is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Islandish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dawson's head. #SUB2#
Dawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Islandish content to control rather than advance.
Islandish trying to control the action but Dawson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Islandish is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islandiano Islandish dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Islandish moves into the clinch.#BC#
Islandish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Islandiano Islandish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Islandish drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dawson sneaks out the side door and pushes Islandish away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Islandish shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Dawson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Islandish tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Islandish has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Dawson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Islandish is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
A nice elbow there by Islandish.
Islandish working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Islandish jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dawson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Islandish works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dawson being controlled for a moment.
Islandish lands some shots froms side control.
Islandish cracks Dawson with a big right hand but Dawson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Islandish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Dawson is not content to let Islandish control the position.
Islandish passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dawson!
Dawson is desperately trying to improve his position but Islandish has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Dawson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Islandish lands a big elbow.
Islandish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Islandish postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dawson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Islandish around the waist but Islandish pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Islandish is the winner by TKO! Islandish jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islandiano Islandish! |
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Event:
CMMA 148 Dinapoli v Izanagi
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Islandish darts in and clinches Bonzela Franco up against the cage.
Bonzela Franco gets underhooks to prevent Islandish's takedown attempt.
Islandish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonzela Franco is defending well for now.
Islandish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Bonzela Franco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Islandish wants to stand but Bonzela Franco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bonzela Franco is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Islandish's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco working for a triangle but Islandish defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Islandish won't allow Bonzela Franco to sweep him here.
Islandish wants to control from the top but Bonzela Franco keeps moving.
Islandish scoring with some ground and pound.
Islandish tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonzela Franco is retaining full guard.
Islandish showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonzela Franco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Islandish's guard. #REVB#
Islandish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bonzela Franco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Islandish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonzela Franco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Islandish with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Islandish tries to get to full guard but Bonzela Franco has control of the leg. #T3#
Bonzela Franco trying to mount his opponent but Islandish defends it.
Islandish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Islandish.
Bonzela Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Islandish is working from the bottom.
Islandish wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonzela Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Islandish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Islandish's guard and throws a big left but Islandish blocks it.
Bonzela Franco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Islandish is looking for a sweep.
Islandish on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Islandish tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Islandish prevents Bonzela Franco from improving position.
Bonzela Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Islandish keeps working.
Islandish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Islandish is not content to let Bonzela Franco control the position. #SUB2#
Bonzela Franco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Islandish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islandish tries to escape but Bonzela Franco is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Bonzela Franco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Islandish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonzela Franco's waist but Bonzela Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Islandish off to one side. #CL#
Islandish rushes Bonzela Franco and presses him up against the cage.
Bonzela Franco is trying to push Islandish away but Islandish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Islandish lands with a right to the head.
Bonzela Franco jumps guard but Islandish turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Islandish missing with knees to the body.
Bonzela Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Islandish misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonzela Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Islandish jumps guard but Bonzela Franco stands there with Islandish around his waist. Islandish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islandiano Islandish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Islandish wants a takedown.
Islandish stalling.
Bonzela Franco can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Bonzela Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Islandiano Islandish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonzela Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Islandish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown but Islandish shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Islandish rushes Bonzela Franco and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Islandish is trying to trip Bonzela Franco. He has hold of a leg but Bonzela Franco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Islandish persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Islandish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Islandish tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonzela Franco is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Bonzela Franco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Islandish looking to sit in guard and control but Bonzela Franco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bonzela Franco scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Islandish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonzela Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Islandish with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonzela Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Islandish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Islandish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonzela Franco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Islandish has managed to get both his arms back between Bonzela Franco's legs - danger averted.
Islandish throws an elbow that misses. Bonzela Franco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Islandish's guard. Nice move by Bonzela Franco!#REVB#
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Islandish keeps moving.
Islandish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Islandish trying to keep a closed guard but Bonzela Franco is proving a slippery customer.
Bonzela Franco slips nicely into half guard.
Islandish is trying to control but can't.
Bonzela Franco is keen to just control but Islandish is a slippery customer.
Bonzela Franco prevents Islandish from improving his position.
Bonzela Franco is just content to waste time from the top position. Islandish takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bonzela Franco looking to pass the guard.
Islandish seems keen to control Bonzela Franco's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Islandish keeps moving.
Islandish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonzela Franco on the ground.
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep.
Islandish is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Islandish thows a huge punch but Bonzela Franco dodges it nicely.
Islandish working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonzela Franco taking some punishment here, with Islandish in his half guard. #SUB#
Islandish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Islandish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islandiano Islandish dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Islandish fails to land the takedown.
Bonzela Franco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Islandish has Bonzela Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Islandish.
#BC#
Islandish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islandish misses with a kick to the body.
Islandish is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Islandish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonzela Franco somewhat.
Bonzela Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Islandish counters with a left and a right that stings Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL2#
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Islandish stops a takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Islandiano Islandish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Islandish fails to pull guard.
Islandish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonzela Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Islandish turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Islandish working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bonzela Franco manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islandish. #T2#
Bonzela Franco is trying to stand up here but Islandish is controlling him well.
Islandish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pedro Bonzela Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonzela Franco gets back to full guard.
Islandish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bonzela Franco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonzela Franco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Islandish clinches with his opponent.
#T3##TD#
Islandish gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bonzela Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonzela Franco working a defensive guard here.
Islandish is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonzela Franco has wrist control.
Bonzela Franco is trying to keep Islandish in close.
Bonzela Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Islandish is looking to advance position but Bonzela Franco has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
Islandish wants to control but Bonzela Franco is having none of it.
Bonzela Franco with good strikes from the mount here!
Bonzela Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Islandish is looking to get to half guard.
Islandish tries to buck Bonzela Franco off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonzela Franco lands a big shot there that rocks Islandish but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Bonzela Franco goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Islandish is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islandiano Islandish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Islandish has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islandiano Islandish! |
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Event:
CMMA 132 Wagner v Warrior
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Islandish moves into the clinch successfully.
Longchain misses with a body punch.
Longchain stops a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Longchain tries a body shot but Islandish blocks it.
Longchain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longchain.
Longchain working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Longchain fails to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Islandish has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC2#
Islandish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Islandish shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Longchain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Islandish working the head with strikes.
Longchain struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longchain is looking to reverse the position.
Longchain manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longchain is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Longchain looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Longchain moves into full guard.
Longchain working a defensive guard but Islandish passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Longchain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Islandish seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES#
Longchain kicks Islandish off and gets back to his feet.
Longchain's corner calls for a 1-2. Longchain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Islandish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Longchain is fending him off so far but Islandish persists. Nope, Longchain circles away and we're back to standing.
Islandish takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jim Longchain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islandish looks to clinch
and Longchain counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Longchain misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longchain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islandish's elbow.
Islandish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longchain presses Islandish against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Islandish trying to land knees to the body.
Longchain prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim Longchain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longchain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longchain gets underhooks to prevent Islandish's takedown attempt.
Islandish is looking for a takedown.
Islandish looks winded!#BC2#
Islandish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longchain misses with the combination.
Longchain cracks Islandish with an open hand slap.
Jim Longchain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islandish wants to clinch up but Longchain keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Longchain misses with a wild body shot.
Longchain cracks a nice hook into Islandish's ribs.
Longchain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Longchain.
The fighters circling - Longchain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longchain sets himself, and Islandish steps forward looking for the clinch! Longchain avoids it this time.
Islandish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longchain.
Longchain misses with a wild body shot.
Longchain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Longchain misses with a wild body shot.
Islandish tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Longchain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Islandish. #CL2#
Islandish drives through and clinches with Longchain against the cage.
Longchain has a couple of punches blocked by Islandish.
Islandish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Longchain digs a right hand underneath Islandish's ribcage. Islandish let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longchain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longchain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longchain has a couple of punches blocked by Islandish.
#T4#
Islandish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Longchain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Islandish tries for a takedown but Longchain manages to get underhooks.
Longchain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Longchain lands with a short shot to the head.
Islandish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Longchain fails to land.
Longchain digs a right hand into Islandish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Islandish's gas tank.
Islandish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Longchain fails to land.
Longchain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longchain scores with a hook to the body.
Longchain lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Longchain.
Islandish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longchain misses with the head strike.
Longchain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longchain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Islandish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longchain is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Longchain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Longchain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longchain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islandish can do to turn this around?
Longchain missing with a left hand there. Islandish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longchain looks to throw the jab but Islandish is out of range.
Islandish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Longchain misses.
Islandish wants to clinch.
Islandish ducks under a wild hook from Longchain.
Islandish is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Longchain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Islandish wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish is looking to clinch but Longchain is avoiding it.
Islandish is looking to clinch.
A big left from Longchain misses.
Islandish is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A lazy left from Longchain finds it's target.#T1#
Islandish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Islandish moves forwards but Longchain connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Islandish is rocked!
Longchain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Islandish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Islandish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longchain keeps the fight on the outside.
Islandish takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Islandish is still on wobbly legs! Can Longchain finish him?
The fighters circling - Longchain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Islandish seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Islandish darts in and clinches Longchain up against the cage.
Longchain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islandish's elbow.
Islandish blocks an uppercut.
Islandish misses with an elbow over the top.
Longchain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Islandish wants to take the fight to the mat but Longchain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Islandish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Longchain after a bit of a struggle.
Islandish is breathing heavily.
Longchain misses with the head strike.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Islandish.
Longchain gets through Islandish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longchain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Islandish backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islandish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Longchain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longchain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Islandishs head.
Longchain scores with a shot to the side of Islandish's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longchain.
Longchain has a couple of punches blocked by Islandish.
Islandish blocking some punches.
Longchain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longchain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Longchain misses with some punches.
Longchain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Islandish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Islandish ducks under a wild hook from Longchain.
Longchain throws an overhand right that drops Islandish like a sack of potatoes! Longchain dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Longchain! |
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Event:
CMMA 117 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Steed throws a series of punches but Islandish moves out of range.
Steed looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Islandish counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steed working hard to break the clinch.
Islandish fails to pull guard.
Islandish tries to pull guard but Steed holds him up against the cage and eventually Islandish drops back down to his feet.
Steed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Islandish keeps control of Steed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Islandish managing to block the knees to the body from Steed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tubby Steed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Come on Islandish - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Islandish is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Steed is trying to break free.#BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
Islandish tries a head kick but it misses.
Steed fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Steed back into the cage.
Steed is trying to break free.
Steed is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Islandish tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steed wants to get back to striking at distance but Islandish won't allow it.
Steed is trying to force a seperation but Islandish has the dominant position.
Steed is trying to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Islandish misses with a body punch.
Islandish prevents Steed from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Steed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steed tries to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling the position.
Islandish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Islandish has hold of one of Steed's legs. Steed is fighting the takedown attempt but Islandish gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Steed has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Islandish is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Islandish jumps guard but Steed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Islandish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steed is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3##BC#
Steed manages to break the clinch.
Steed throws a head kick but Islandish moves out of range.
Islandish is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Islandish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Islandish doesn't manage to clinch there - Steed circles away.
Steed throws a good cross that connects.
Steed clobbers Islandish with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steed misses with a double jab.
Islandish feints the counter takedown.
Islandish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Islandish dodges the punch combination from Steed.
Islandish steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steed.
Tubby Steed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islandish throws a series of punches but Steed avoids them all with ease.
Steed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steed tries to bum rush Islandish with a series of wild strikes but Islandish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Islandish rushes Steed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steed is trying to break free.#T4#
Islandish using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Islandish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Islandish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
Steed cracks Islandish with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Islandish has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steed swinging wildly here.
Steed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Islandish.
Jab from Steed.
Steed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steed lands a jab to Islandish's midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Steed scores with a four punch combination!
Islandish doesn't manage to clinch there - Steed circles away.
Steed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Steed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steed works over Islandish's head and body with a nice combination.
Steed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tubby Steed is winning the standup battle so far.
Steed lands with a cross.
Islandish gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Islandish tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Steed is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Islandish buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Islandish!! Islandish is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Steed throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tubby Steed!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tubby Steed waved his t-shirt featuring ALPHAwear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CMMA 103
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Islandish clinches up against the cage.
Marmalade throws an elbow but it misses.
Islandish is trying to pull guard but Marmalade has him pressed against the cage.
Marmalade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islandish.
Marmalade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Islandish.
Marmalade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marmalade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marmalade lands with a light punch inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Islandish has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marmalade misses with an elbow over the top.
Marmalade stops a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Marmalade lands with a light punch inside.
Marmalade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Islandish looks winded!#TD#
Islandish is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marmalade is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Islandish to the mat. Islandish regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islandish can't keep his opponent in guard - Marmalade advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Marmalade is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Islandish is just riding it out for now. Marmalade eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Islandish throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Marmalade stalling.
Marmalade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marmalade.
Marmalade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marmalade prevents Islandish from improving his position.
Islandish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Islandish trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islandish tries to kick Marmalade off but Marmalade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marmalade is pressing down on Islandish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Islandish is holding on for now. #SUB#
Marmalade wants to work for an arm triangle but Islandish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marmalade 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.
Islandish has a hand on Marmalade's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marmalade takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marmalade controlling from mount.
Marmalade fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marmalade looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3#
Marmalade controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islandish keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marmalade lands a heavy elbow.
Marmalade wants to control the pace but Islandish is squirming around nicely.
Islandish tries to reverse the position but Marmalade maintains control.#T4#
Marmalade looking to finish Islandish with some ground and pound. This is bad for Islandish!
Islandish is trying to escape the mount.
Islandish tries to hold on but Marmalade pushes him away.
Islandish is looking to improve his position but Marmalade isn't that keen on the idea.
Marmalade misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marmalade takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marmalade thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Marmalade controlling the pace for now.
Islandish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marmalade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Marmalade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Islandish slips a jab and a cross from Marmalade.
#CL#
Marmalade instigates a clinch.
Islandish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marmalade prevents it.
Marmalade is trying to break free.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marmalade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islandish can do to turn this around?
Marmalade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Islandish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marmalade pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marmalade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Islandish has Marmalade pressed against the cage.
Marmalade pushes off an throws an elbow but Islandish leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Islandish misses with the head strike.
Marmalade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islandish.
Marmalade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marmalade.
Marmalade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Islandish tries to pull guard but Marmalade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Josh Marmalade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Marmalade goes for a takedown attempt but Islandish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marmalade throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Marmalade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islandish, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marmalade.
Marmalade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Islandish is breathing heavily.
Marmalade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marmalade can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Marmalade breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Marmalade throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marmalade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marmalade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Islandish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marmalade.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islandish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Islandish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marmalade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Marmalade has cracked Islandish with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Marmalade lands another huge swinging hook and Islandish tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Islandish, before Marmalade can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Marmalade! |
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Event:
CMMA 93 Switzer vs Obaminator
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Islandish misses with a hook to the body
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mason changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Islandish is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Mason drops Islandish with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Islandish looks back up at him and smiles so Mason waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#It looks like Islandiano Islandish has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Mason cracks Islandish with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Islandish looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mason finish him?
#ROC2#Islandish is rocked!
Mason throws a pinpoint strike between Islandish's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Islandish crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mason scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benson Mason!
Our winner, Benson Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CMMA 87 Lafayette vs Wagner
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Klauss lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Islandish rushes Klauss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Islandish slows down the pace here.
Klauss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Islandish drags the fight down to the ground.
Islandish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Klauss stopping the sweep attempt from Islandish.
Islandish has his hands on Klauss's head, controlling the position.
Klauss trying to stand up but can't free himself from Islandish's guard.
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.
Islandish on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Islandish tries to get out of the position.
Klauss stopping the sweep attempt from Islandish.
Islandish is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Islandish is working an open guard so Klauss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Klauss. Those never looked like landing.
Islandish is looking to counter the offense by Klauss and move into the clinch.#CL#
Islandish moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Islandish jumps guard and drags Klauss to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Islandish has Klauss pulled in close to control his posture.
Klauss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klauss tries to stand but Islandish is controlling from the bottom.
Islandish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klauss is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Islandish is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klauss is aware though and is defending well.
Klauss trying to stand up but can't free himself from Islandish's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Islandish seems keen to control Klauss's posture.
Klauss tries to stand but Islandish is controlling from the bottom.
Islandish seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Islandish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klauss defends well.#SUB#
Klauss is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Islandish has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Klauss is looking to defend but Islandish has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Klauss! Islandish pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Klauss taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Islandiano Islandish! |
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Event:
CMMA 75 Camara vs Big Mouth
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Islandish moves in looking to clinch but Farva pushes him off.#CL2#
Farva tries to keep at a distance but Islandish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Farva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Islandish after a bit of a struggle.
Farva tries to score a body lock takedown but Islandish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farva avoiding damage as Islandish throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Farva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Farva manages to end up in side control.
Islandish sneaks out the side door and pushes Farva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Islandish tries to close the distance and clinch but Farva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Farva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Farva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farva working the head and body with strikes.
Farva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Islandish is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farva scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Farva prevents Islandish from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islandish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islandish is trying to stand back up but Farva is controlling him
Farva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Islandish pushes Farva off but Farva dives into side control.
Islandish takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#Islandish is rocked!
Farva lands a strong strike to the head of Islandish. That's dazed him! Farva looking to finish here. Islandish is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Farva lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Farva!
After winning the bout, Rodney Farva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Islandish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Islandish appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Islandish has Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
Islandish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
Islandish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Islandish won't allow it.
Carvalho tries to break free but Islandish pushes him back against the cage.
Carvalho prevents a body shot from Islandish.
Carvalho wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Islandish jumps into guard, dragging Carvalho to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carvalho being controlled here momentarily.
Islandish looking for a sweep. Not yet Islandish, not yet. #T1#
Carvalho wants to stand but Islandish has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Islandish is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Islandish working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Islandish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carvalho sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho is trying to stand back up but Islandish is controlling him
#T2#
Islandish wants to take a breather but Carvalho is having none of it.
Carvalho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islandish.
Carvalho pushes Islandish off looking to stand but Islandish dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Islandish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a swing at Islandish's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho lands with an uppercut that bounces Islandish off the cage and back into range.#T3##CL2#
Islandish clinches with his opponent.
Islandish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carvalho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Islandish to work.
#TD2#
Islandish works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Islandish working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Islandish stops Carvalho from standing up.
Islandish trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islandish throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Islandish has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Islandish stops Carvalho from standing up.
Islandish wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Islandish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Islandish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho lands with a nice body punch.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho is looking to wear down Islandish with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Islandish ducks under and follows up with a left that Islandish also avoids with ease.
Islandish tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carvalho defends well and Islandish ends up having to push Carvalho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Islandish has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islandiano Islandish dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Carvalho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Islandish takes one on the button.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islandish was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.#CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Carvalho is pressed up against the cage. Islandish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carvalho down to the mat. Carvalho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Islandish shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Islandish was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carvalho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
An elbow from Islandish crashes against the mat.
Islandish prevents Carvalho from escaping the position.
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!
Islandish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working. #T1#
Carvalho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Islandish cracks Carvalho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Islandish working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Islandish sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carvalho is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carvalho parries the strikes from Islandish easily there. Islandish is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carvalho to escape.
#SUB2#
Islandish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carvalho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Islandish throws a strike aimed at the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho avoids it well.#SUB2#
Islandish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Islandish working the ground and pound but Carvalho is defending the strikes. #T3#
Islandish cracks Carvalho with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Islandish tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Islandish in side control, throwing shots but Carvalho defends.
Carvalho dodges the ground and pound from Islandish.
Islandish grinds an elbow into Carvalho's temple.
Carvalho is not content to let Islandish control the position.
Carvalho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Islandish on the ground.#T4#
Islandish tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carvalho wants to clinch.
Islandish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islandish takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Islandish fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Islandish. #CL2#
Carvalho gets tackled into the cage by Islandish. Islandish maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islandiano Islandish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Islandish dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Carvalho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carvalho stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Islandish clinches.
Carvalho tries to break free but Islandish pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Carvalho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Islandish works on Carvalho's body with a couple of short punches.
Islandish jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carvalho walks away with a smile on his face. Islandish gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carvalho shoots in for a double leg but Islandish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish misses with a head kick.
Carvalho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Islandish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Islandish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Islandish is working for takedown but Carvalho is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Islandish gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling him.
Islandish misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Islandish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carvalho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.
Carvalho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Islandish tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carvalho just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Islandish breaks the clinch.
Islandish is looking to clinch but Carvalho is avoiding it.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Islandish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Islandish tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Carvalho gets tackled into the cage by Islandish. Islandish maintains the clinch.
Carvalho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Islandiano Islandish seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Islandish jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carvalho walks away with a smile on his face. Islandish gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Islandish wants to clinch.
Carvalho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho dives in for a single leg takedown but Islandish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Islandish tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carvalho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carvalho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Islandish has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carvalho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Islandish can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Islandish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho wants to break free but Islandish has control.
Islandish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carvalhos head.
Islandish tries for a takedown. No joy.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Islandish has Carvalho pressed against the cage, preventing Carvalho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Islandish is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Carvalho is trying to push Islandish away but Islandish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carvalho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Islandish comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
Islandiano Islandish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Islandish slowing the pace effectively.
Islandish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carvalho prevents it.
Islandish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Islandish won't allow it.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Islandish gets control of Carvalho's arms and successfully pulls guard. Islandish will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Islandish has a closed guard, preventing Carvalho from standing up.
Islandish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Islandish has his hands on Carvalho's head, controlling the position.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Islandish won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islandish looking for a sweep. Not yet Islandish, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islandiano Islandish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Islandish winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islandiano Islandish! |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XII
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Thomas tries to circle away but Islandish has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling the position.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Islandish has him pressed against the cage.
Islandish throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Islandish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas , pushing him back against the cage.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Islandish can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Islandish lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Andre Thomas has been cut.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Islandish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas , pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Islandish has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Islandish manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Islandish.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas 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.
Thomas postures up in Islandish's guard and throws a big left but Islandish blocks it.
Islandish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Islandish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thomas passes into side control.
Islandish is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control.
Thomas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Islandish is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islandish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islandish is looking for a sweep.
Thomas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Islandish takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thomas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Islandish sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Islandish managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thomas .
I wouldn't like to be where Islandish is right now.
Islandish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Islandish's head.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Islandish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is thwarting Islandish's attempts to control the position.
Islandish wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Islandish's hands, connecting with Islandish's forehead.
Islandish is looking to improve his position.
Islandish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Islandish looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Islandish keeping control of the position.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Islandish defending well though.
Islandish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas .
Thomas drops an elbow to the side of Islandish's head.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas .
We've been informed that Islandish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Islandish's head.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas .
Islandish is controlling Thomas 's trapped leg to prevent Thomas from advancing to side control.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Islandish has hold of Thomas 's hands but Thomas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thomas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Thomas throwing shots but Islandish is blocking nicely.
Islandish is looking to control Thomas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Islandish avoid being mounted?
Islandish tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Islandish defending well though.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas .
Islandish gets full guard.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Islandish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thomas won't allow Islandish to sweep him here.
Islandish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Islandish has wrist control.
Islandish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Thomas 's cut.
That's time! Thomas 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Islandish missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Islandish scores with a nice strike.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Islandish is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Islandish closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thomas 's guard.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Islandish is controlling him.
Islandish distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Islandish won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Islandish is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Andre Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Islandish tries to pass.
Islandish postures up in Thomas 's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Islandish manages to pass to side control. #T1#
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Thomas is controlling Islandish's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Islandish prevents Thomas from standing back up.
#ES#
Thomas kicks Islandish off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Islandish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Islandish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Islandish lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Islandish slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#Thomas is rocked!#T2#
Islandish gets to his feet and stands over Thomas , holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Thomas felt that one! Islandish unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Thomas from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islandiano Islandish!
The defeated Andre Thomas had this to say: 'Back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
KoF: IW Devil's Night
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islandish lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Valdis Zatlers has been cut.
No luck for Islandish with that takedown attempt.
Zatlers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zatlers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Islandish wants to counter the offense by Zatlers and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Islandish looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zatlers!
Zatlers is looking for a sweep.
Zatlers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Islandish is controlling him well.
Zatlers prevents Islandish from moving into mount.
Islandish is looking to take a break and control but Zatlers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zatlers is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Zatlers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Islandish asserts his dominance and retains side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Islandish working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Islandish misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Islandish seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Islandish in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Islandish scores with punches from side control.
Zatlers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zatlers looking for a sweep but Islandish has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Zatlers tries to lock up and control but Islandish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Islandish scoring with strikes but Zatlers is staying in there.
Zatlers taking shots to the head.
Islandish is landing with some decent strikes but Zatlers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#Valdis Zatlers's cut is getting worse.
Islandish scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT2#Valdis Zatlers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Islandish trying to control but Zatlers is having none of it. #SUB2#
Islandish swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zatlers is now in Islandish's guard. A big mistake from Islandish there, giving up the dominant position! #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Islandish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zatlers passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zatlers wants to stand but Islandish has his arm trapped. #SU#
Zatlers stands up.
Zatlers shoots in looking for a takedown but Islandish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zatlers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Islandish connects with a solid leg kick.
Islandish shoots and misses
and Zatlers counters with a stiff right hand.
Islandish lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Zatlers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdis Zatlers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Islandish pushes off an throws an elbow but Zatlers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
Islandish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zatlers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Islandish is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zatlers is defending well.#TD2#
Islandish gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zatlers regains guard.
Islandish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islandish tries to free his leg and advance position but Zatlers is retaining full guard. #ES#
Zatlers pushes Islandish off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Zatlers tries to keep at a distance but Islandish has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islandiano Islandish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valdis Zatlers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Islandish gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Zatlers pulls Islandish into guard.
Zatlers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zatlers is controlling Islandish's posture.
Islandish throws a strike but Zatlers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zatlers looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatlers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Islandish's guard.
Islandish looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Islandish pulls Zatlers in close to prevent any damage.
Islandish looking to control.
#ES2#
Islandish pushes Zatlers off and gets back to his feet.
Zatlers darts in looking for a takedown but Islandish gets double underhooks and turns Zatlers into the cage.
Islandish wants to counter the offense by Zatlers and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Zatlers back into the cage.
Islandish goes for a takedown attempt but Zatlers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Zatlers gets tackled into the cage by Islandish. Islandish maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Islandish has Zatlers pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Islandish pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zatlers tumbling to the mat - Islandish dives into Zatlers's guard.#ES#
Zatlers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islandish fails to pull guard.
Islandish is trying to drag Zatlers to the mat but Zatlers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valdis Zatlers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.#BC2#
Islandish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Islandish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zatlers tries to clinch there but Islandish circles away.
Islandish throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Islandish has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zatlers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Islandish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Islandish slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Islandish is trying to stick to Zatlers's back but Zatlers is turning into Islandish. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Islandish's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zatlers.
Islandish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zatlers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Islandish's guard.
Islandish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zatlers is one step ahead there.
Zatlers trying to control the position from guard on top but Islandish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islandiano Islandish has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zatlers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Islandish trying to keep a closed guard but Zatlers is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Zatlers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Zatlers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Islandish pulls Zatlers in to control the position.
Zatlers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zatlers trying to control but Islandish is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Islandish is trying to control the position but Zatlers postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Islandiano Islandish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Valdis Zatlers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Zatlers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Islandish makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Zatlers gets tackled into the cage by Islandish. Islandish maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Islandish tries for a takedown but Zatlers manages to get underhooks.
Islandish tries to pull guard but Zatlers holds him up against the cage and eventually Islandish drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Islandish breaks the clinch.
Islandish tries for a takedown but Zatlers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zatlers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Valdis Zatlers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Islandish stuffs the takedown.#T1##CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Zatlers back into the cage.#TD2#
Islandish turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zatlers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zatlers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Islandish.
Islandish working away.
Zatlers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zatlers trying to control but Islandish postures up.
#T2#
Zatlers has his hands clasped together around Islandish's back. He's all about the action.
Zatlers is trying to control but can't.
Islandish lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zatlers moves into full guard.
Zatlers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Islandish is one step ahead there. #T3#
Islandiano Islandish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Islandish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zatlers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islandish trying to control the position from guard on top but Zatlers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islandish is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Islandish throws a series of punches but Zatlers avoids them all with ease.
Zatlers tries for a takedown but Islandish circles away easily#CL2#
and Islandish counters by clinching up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Islandish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zatlers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zatlers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Islandish just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Islandish tries for a takedown but Zatlers manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Islandish successfully pulls guard.
Islandish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zatlers postures up.
Islandish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valdis Zatlers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islandish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zatlers lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islandiano Islandish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Islandish 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islandiano Islandish! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostlund tries for a takedown but Islandish circles away easily#KD2#
and Islandish counters with a crisp one two that drops Ostlund ! Islandish thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ostlund to his feet! Ostlund is in big trouble!#ROC2#Ostlund is rocked!
Ostlund is breathing heavily.
Ostlund doesn't manage to clinch there - Islandish circles away.
Islandish's coach down at Gym of Rock was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Islandish's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ostlund defending well as Islandish loads up on a big left hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Islandish! Ostlund is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islandiano Islandish! |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islandish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Islandish moves to clinch but Burns breaks away
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Islandish throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Islandish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Islandiano Islandish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islandish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Burns lands a big right hand that sends Islandish crashing to the mat! Burns stays standing though and waves Islandish back to his feet!#ROC2#Islandish is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Islandiano Islandish has been cut.
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!
Islandish closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
and Burns 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 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gavin Burns!
Gavin Burns 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimba misses with a body shot.
Islandish tries to counter by clinching up but Pimba breaks away and moves out of range.
Islandish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pimba is fending him off so far but Islandish persists. Nope, Pimba circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Islandish moves into range and clinches up with Pimba.
Islandish lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Javier Pimba has been cut.
Islandish is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pimba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pimba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Islandish tries for a takedown but Pimba manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islandiano Islandish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Pimba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimba blocks a body shot from Islandish. #BC#
Islandish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pimba lands with a nice combination. Islandish backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Islandiano Islandish has been cut.
Pimba lands with a nice body punch.
Pimba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1##KD2#
Pimba lands a big shot that drops Islandish! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#Islandish is rocked!
Islandish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pimba's guard. #REVR#
Islandish throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Islandish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Islandish 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.#SUB#
Islandish drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pimba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pimba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pimba! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pimba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #ES#
Islandish throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Islandish moves into the clinch successfully.
Pimba tries to circle away but Islandish has him pinned against the cage.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pimba can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Islandish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pimba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pimba has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A nice combination there by Pimba.
Pimba scores with a body shot.
Islandish is breathing heavily.
Pimba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Pimba. Those never looked like landing.
Pimba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Islandish.
Pimba stuffs the takedown attempt from Islandish. Islandish gets slowly back to his feet.
Javier Pimba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pimba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Islandish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Islandish there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Islandish tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pimba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Islandish or perhaps it was just good defense by Pimba, which made it look bad.
Pimba connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Islandish tumbling to the canvas! Pimba pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Islandish was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Javier Pimba! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 34
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets misses with a few strikes there.
Buckets moves into range and connects with a jab.
Islandish leaves Buckets with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Buckets tries to keep at a distance but Islandish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buckets is looking to control Islandish's arms but Islandish gets an underhook and turns him. Now Buckets has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Islandish tightens his grip and picks Buckets up, before dumping him to the ground. Buckets manages to land in guard.
Buckets tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Islandish with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Buckets knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Islandish on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets has momentary wrist control but Islandish slips an elbow through the middle.
Islandish makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Islandish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SU2#
Islandish decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Buckets gets tackled into the cage by Islandish. Islandish maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Islandish has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Buckets regains guard immediately.
Buckets wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Islandish manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Islandish working over Buckets with some ground and pound. Buckets looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Islandish working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SU2#
Islandish stands up from half guard. #T2#
Buckets shoots in for a takedown but Islandish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Islandish tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Buckets was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Islandish.
Islandish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Islandish wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Buckets. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Islandish drives through and clinches with Buckets against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Islandish gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Buckets regains guard.
Buckets is trying to keep Islandish in close.
Buckets is looking to sweep but instead, Islandish has passed into half guard.
Islandish scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Islandish scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Nice strikes from Islandish there. #SUB2#
Islandish is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Islandish is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Islandish lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Buckets has been cut.
Islandish is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Islandish seems content to control.#T4##SUB2#
Buckets is trying to control Islandish's posture. Islandish takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Buckets! Islandish is rotating here... this could be the end... Buckets is out! Islandish has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Islandiano Islandish! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 29
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
George pushes Islandish up against the cage in a clinch.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Islandish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage.
George has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Islandish stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Islandish looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Islandish is trying to trip George. He has hold of a leg but George is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Islandish persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
George pushes Islandish off and gets back to his feet.
Brunch George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Islandish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? George is fending him off so far but Islandish persists. Nope, George circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Islandish moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Islandish has dropped down and is working for a takedown. George is trying to keep an underhook but Islandish manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
George kicks Islandish off and gets back to his feet.
George shoots in for a takedown but Islandish shows good takedown defense.
Islandish leaves George with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
George misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Islandish gets a clinch.
George looks to throw an elbow but misses.
George stops a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Brunch George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.#TD#
George jumps guard and drags Islandish to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
George manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Islandish manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
George works a leg free and moves into half guard.
George thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Islandish keeps working. #ES2#
Islandish manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
George looks for the body kick but Islandish saw that one coming.
Islandish is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from George is defended easily by Islandish.
George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As George backs off Islandish throws a huge counter combo but George manages to avoid it all.
George looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Islandish clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islandish.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islandish's elbow.
Islandish blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Islandish tries for a takedown but George manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
George pulls guard effortlessly.
George wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
George working a defensive guard here.
George looking for a sweep. Not yet George, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George is adopting a defensive guard.
Islandish makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
George tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
George looks for a takedown but Islandish sprawls well.#CL2#
Islandish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with George, pushing him back against the cage.
George lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Islandish backwards.
Islandish drops down looking for an ankle pick but George pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islandish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
#CL#
George gets a clinch.
George tries to pull guard but Islandish forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
George gets underhooks to prevent Islandish's takedown attempt.
George scores with an uppercut up the middle.
George is looking to break free of the clinch but Islandish has double underhooks.
George lands a left hand that snaps the head of Islandish backwards.
George stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunch George dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Islandish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from George.
Islandish is looking for the big counter here.
George closes the distance but Islandish moves to the side
and Islandish counters with a left and a right that stings George. #CL2#
Islandish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Islandish stalls.
Islandish tries to pull guard but George forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
George lands a jab to Islandish's midsection.
Islandish throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George dives in and grabs Islandish's left leg, looking for a takedown. Islandish pushes down on George's head and hops out.#CL2#
Islandish moves into range and clinches up with George.
George is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Islandish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. George avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
George gets underhooks to prevent Islandish's takedown attempt.
Brunch George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Islandish is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
George ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. George no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
George trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now George is on top in guard.
#REVR#
George passes Islandish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
George trying to control the pace.
Islandish is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
George throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Islandish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from George. #SUB2#
Islandish looking for submissions off his back.
Islandish tries to kick George off but George keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
George stands up and beckons Islandish to join him on the feet.
George throws a wild body kick that Islandish sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Islandish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Islandish keeps the fight in the clinch, despite George's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Islandish has clasped his hands together around George's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George is trying to control Islandish's posture but Islandish avoids it.
George sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
George is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Islandish is looking to take a break and control but George is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Islandish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
George trying to hold on to Islandish's head to control him but Islandish postures up.
Islandish not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
George moves into range and clinches up with Islandish.
A short right from George.
Islandish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by George after a bit of a struggle.
George lands a good knee to the midsection. Islandish won't want to take too many of those.
George trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
George ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. George no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
George looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
George is working hard here to advance position.
George controlling Islandish's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunch George dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
George has closed the distance and engaged Islandish in a clinch.
George lands an elbow that stopped Islandish in his tracks for a moment.
Islandish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. George gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
George tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Islandish avoids it.#TD#
George manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
George looking to hit a scissor sweep but Islandish is one step ahead there.
George controlling Islandish's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islandish can do to turn this around?#T1#
Islandish postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now George is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Islandish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from George.
George working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
George throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Islandish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Islandish looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Islandish keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Islandish wants to stand and escape but George is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
George tries to clinch up.
George shoots in but no luck this time.
Islandish swats away the attempt to clinch by George.
George doesn't manage to clinch there - Islandish circles away.
George tries to clinch but Islandish moves out of range.
Islandish steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Islandish has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
George misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Islandish darts in and clinches George up against the cage.#BC2#
Islandish manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Islandish moves into the clinch.
Islandish has George pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. George manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
George drags the fight down to the ground.
George looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
George controls Islandish momentarily but Islandish frees himself.
Islandiano Islandish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islandish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with George. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
George is really struggling to control Islandish but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Islandish postures up and lands a big shot to George's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
George is looking to stand up but Islandish isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brunch George showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for George, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brunch George! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 18
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islandish moves forwards but Majors connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Majors dodges the punch combination from Islandish.
Majors throws a big counter combination but Islandish scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Islandish rushes Majors and presses him up against the cage.
Islandish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Majors gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Majors breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Islandish moves into range and clinches up with Majors.
Majors gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islandish.
#BC#
Majors's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish tries to clinch there but Majors circles away.
#CL2#
Islandish drives through and clinches with Majors against the cage.
Islandish misses with a knee strike.
Majors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Islandish tries to pull guard but Majors forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jonas Majors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.#T1#
Islandish wants to take the fight to the mat but Majors manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Majors manages to break the clinch.
Majors misses with a double jab.
Majors throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Islandish.
A solid leg kick lands there for Majors.
Majors lands with a straight right. Islandish didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Majors gets underhooks to prevent Islandish's takedown attempt.
Majors tries to circle away but Islandish has him pinned against the cage.
Majors prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Islandish has Majors pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Islandish pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Majors tumbling to the mat - Islandish dives into Majors's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Majors manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islandish prevents Majors from breaking the clinch.
Islandish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Majors pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Majors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Islandish instigates a clinch.
Majors tries to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling the position.
Majors tries to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling the position.
Islandish prevents Majors from breaking the clinch.
Majors tries to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling the position.
Majors wants to get back to striking at distance but Islandish won't allow it.
Islandish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Majors fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Majors wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Islandiano Islandish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Majors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Islandish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Islandish looks for a takedown but Majors sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Islandish blocks the low kick.
Islandish dives in for a single leg takedown but Majors sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jonas Majors is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islandish closes the distance but Majors moves to the side
and Majors counters with a nice uppercut.
Majors throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Islandish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Islandish looks winded!
Majors lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Islandish backs up against the cage.
Islandish moves to clinch but Majors breaks away
and Majors counters with a straight right hand.
Majors scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Majors drops Islandish with a beautiful combination! Islandish stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Majors is looking for the KO!#ROC#Islandish is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Islandiano Islandish has been cut.#T4#
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!
Islandish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Islandish clinches up with Majors and pushes him back against the cage.
Majors is trying to force a seperation but Islandish has the dominant position.
Majors looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Islandish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Majors pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islandish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Majors counters with a straight right hand.
Majors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Majors. Beautiful body shot.
Majors lands with a nice combination. Islandish backs away looking to recover.
Islandish tries to clinch
and Majors counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Majors dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Islandiano Islandish's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Islandish takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Islandish has closed the distance and engaged Majors in a clinch.
Islandish misses with the head strike.
Islandish with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Majors prevents a takedown attempt there.
Majors is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islandish can do to turn this around?
Islandish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Majors prevents it.
Majors can't break the clinch.
Islandish is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majors is trying to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling him.#BC#
Majors breaks from the clinch.
Majors lands a really nice looking cross but Islandish seems unphased.
#T1#
A combination from Majors does no damage.
Majors with a hook.
A left lands for Majors.
Majors avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Islandish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Islandish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Islandish is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Islandish clinches. #BC#
Majors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Majors is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Islandish tries to clinch but Majors moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Majors on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Majors misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Majors. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Islandish wants to clinch up but Majors keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Islandish.
Islandish shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Majors sprawls well. Majors wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Islandish gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonas Majors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Majors lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Majors misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.
Islandish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Islandish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Majors after a bit of a struggle. #T3##BC#
Majors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islandish with a lazy takedown attempt
and Majors counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jonas Majors is winning the standup battle so far.
Majors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Majors.
We've been informed that Islandish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Majors fails to land with a series of punches.
Islandish doesn't manage to clinch there - Majors circles away.
Majors fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Islandish takes one to the side of the head.
Majors looks to score with a jab to the body but Islandish is just out of range.
Islandish gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Majors counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Majors misses with a double jab.
Majors connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majors jabs Islandish right on the nose. Islandish blinks but takes it well.
Islandish tries to clinch but Majors moves away
and Majors counters with a two punch combo.
Jonas Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Majors circles away from the clinch attempt.
Majors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Islandish drives through and clinches with Majors against the cage.
#TD2#
Islandish lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Islandish trying to control from Majors's half guard. Majors has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Majors really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Islandish postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Majors dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Islandiano Islandish's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Islandish clinches with his opponent.
Majors is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Islandish wants a takedown.
#BC#
Majors breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Majors back into the cage.
Islandish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Majors pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Islandish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
Jonas Majors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.#TD2#
Islandish lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Islandish wants to control but Majors is keeping him busy.
Jonas Majors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Islandish stands up from half guard.
Islandish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Islandish has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Majors's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Majors blocks an elbow strike from Islandish.
#BC#
Majors breaks the clinch.
Islandish tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Majors counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Majors jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Majors fails to land with a series of punches.
Islandish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Majors lands the left hand.
Islandish throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Majors to counter with a crisp jab.
Islandish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Majors fails to land with a series of punches.
Islandish looks to clinch
and Majors counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islandish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Islandish takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Majors. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Majors.
Islandish has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Majors misses with a series of wild punches.
Islandish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Majors paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Majors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Islandish moves out of range as Majors throws a body kick.
Majors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Islandish counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Islandish. #SUB2#
Islandish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##ES#
Majors uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Majors throws a right and a left that both miss.
Majors moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIslandish.#CL2#
Islandish has taken the fight to the clinch.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
Islandish prevents Majors from breaking the clinch.
Majors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Majors stops a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Islandiano Islandish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Majors's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Majors fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Islandish on the side of the head.
No joy there for Majors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Islandish throws a series of punches but Majors avoids them all with ease.
Majors throws a nice looking combination but Islandish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Majors is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Islandish is trying to drag Majors to the mat but Majors just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Majors manages to break the clinch.
Jonas Majors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islandish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Majors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Majors, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Majors! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Islandish gets caught flat footed, as Mike shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mike looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mike slips nicely into half guard.
Mike looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mike lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish is trying to stand.
Islandish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mike is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Mike scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mike is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Islandish pushes Mike off looking to stand but Mike dives back in and keeps control.
Islandish on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Islandish wants to get back to his feet.
Islandish on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mike lands a nice short elbow.
Mike is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mike winds up and cracks Islandish with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Mike. #T2#
Mike working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mike stops Islandish from getting back to his feet.
Mike is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islandish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islandish on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Islandish is rocked!
Mike lands strikes from half guard.
Mike looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Islandish on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mike lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Islandish! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mike jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Mike! |
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