Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hearn vs Wagner
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mazzariello moves into the clinch successfully.
Mazzariello lands with a short shot to the head.
Aisland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aisland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazzariello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aisland moves forwards but Mazzariello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mazzariello throws a body punch but Aisland moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazzariello as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aisland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Aisland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick #TD#
and Aisland counters with a single leg into guard. Mazzariello didn't expect that.
Aisland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzariello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Mazzariello has wrist control.
Aisland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazzariello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Mazzariello keeps moving.
Mazzariello trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aisland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mazzariello counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancha Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzariello tries to work over Aisland's front leg with a kick but Aisland checks it.
Aisland attempts a counter takedown but Mazzariello avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, jab by Mazzariello - just one landing.
Mazzariello is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aisland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Mazzariello releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Mazzariello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aisland, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazzariello digs a right hand underneath Aisland's ribcage. Aisland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aisland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mazzariello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aisland has Mazzariello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mazzariello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mazzariello is leaning against Aisland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Aisland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazzariello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Aisland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Aisland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mazzariello is looking to improve his position.
Mazzariello is trying to control but Aisland manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Aisland is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mazzariello has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mazzariello! #T4#
Mazzariello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Mazzariello has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Aisland wants to sweep here but Mazzariello controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mazzariello getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Mazzariello takes the fight into the clinch.
Mazzariello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aisland looking for a takedown.
Aisland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mazzariello after a bit of a struggle.
Mazzariello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aisland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mazzariello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancha Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzariello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazzariello is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Aisland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aisland is working for takedown but Mazzariello is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Aisland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aisland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mazzariello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzariello.
Aisland goes for a takedown attempt but Mazzariello pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Aisland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mazzariello to the mat! Mazzariello manages to get full guard.
Aisland being controlled here momentarily.
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mazzariello 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#
Mazzariello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mazzariello is taking a breather. Aisland says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello uses his free foot to push down on Aisland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aisland. #T3#
Mazzariello controlling from mount.
Mazzariello breaks from Aisland's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mazzariello controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Mazzariello connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aisland tries to improve his position but instead Mazzariello has taken his back!
Mazzariello is riding his opponent, not letting Aisland buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Aisland's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mazzariello 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aisland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mazzariello throws a body punch but Aisland moves out of range.
Mazzariello scores with a jab. Aisland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mazzariello has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aisland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Mazzariello counters by moving into the clinch.
Mazzariello prevents the takedown attempt.
Mazzariello lands a left hand.
Delbert Mazzariello seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazzariello is leaning against Aisland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Aisland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mazzariello regains guard.
Mazzariello seems keen to control Aisland's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzariello.#T1#
Mazzariello keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Mazzariello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aisland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazzariello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aisland trying to control but Mazzariello is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aisland looks for a takedown but Mazzariello sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancha Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aisland.
Aisland attempts a counter takedown but Mazzariello avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mazzariello scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Mazzariello fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aisland to the ground. Mazzariello is now in Aisland's guard.
Aisland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mazzariello controls the pace.
Aisland wants to improve his position but instead Mazzariello has moved into half guard.
Mazzariello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aisland wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Mazzariello seems content to control.
Mazzariello is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aisland reverses the position - he's now on top in Mazzariello's guard.
Aisland is looking to pass into half guard but Mazzariello pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mazzariello is in guard.#REVB#
Mazzariello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aisland wants to control but Mazzariello passes easily into half guard.
Mazzariello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Delbert Mazzariello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Aisland is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mazzariello jumps into side control!
Mazzariello controlling from side mount.
Mazzariello advances to mount.
Mancha Aisland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazzariello controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert Mazzariello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzariello 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert Mazzariello!
After the fight, Delbert Mazzariello was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Kentas
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Dimms scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aisland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
Aisland shoots for a takedown but Dimms saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dimms lands an overhand right.
Aisland shoots in looking for a takedown but Dimms manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aisland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Dimms on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dimms scores with a jab to the head.
Dimms scores with a shot to the body.
Aisland goes for a double leg but Dimms avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dimms continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancha Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimms is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aisland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dimms is defending well.
Dimms lands with a left to the head.
Dimms lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Dimms cracks Aisland with a nice body shot.
Dimms digs a right hand underneath Aisland's ribcage. Aisland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dimms lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aisland backwards. #BC2#
Dimms breaks from the clinch.
Aisland walks into a straight right hand from Dimms.
Dimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Dimms throws a leg kick which misses Aisland's front leg but catches the back leg as Aisland tries to avoid it.
Dimms connects with a leg kick.
Aisland has his takedown stuffed
letting Dimms counter with a right hand.
Aisland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aisland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aisland wants to clinch
and Dimms counters with an outside leg kick.
Dimms scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dimms lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Aisland is rocked!
Aisland misses with a takedown
and Dimms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Aisland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimms fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aisland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dimms sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Aisland's defenses. It connects perfectly with Aisland's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schmedgar Dimms!
Our winner, Schmedgar Dimms, 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.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Masvidal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Aisland on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Kay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kay lands in his opponent's guard.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aisland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kay preventing the sweep.
Aisland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Aisland blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym.
Aisland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Kay trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Kay throws a strike but Aisland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Kay wants to sweep here but Aisland controlling him for the moment.
Kay is adopting a defensive guard.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland passes Kay's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kay is pressing down on Aisland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aisland escapes and throws Kay's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kay tries to improve position but can't.
Aisland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kay tries to control but Aisland manages to take his back.
Kay tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Kay defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aisland's arms. #T3#
Aisland keeps control of the position as Kay tries to break free.
Aisland is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Aisland gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Aisland gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Aisland apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Aisland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kay swings for the body but Aisland moves out of range.
Aisland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aisland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Kay counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Aisland looking for a guillotine here but Kay defends easily. #T4#
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Aisland has wrist control.
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Aisland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Aisland!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay has Aisland pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aisland passes into side control. #SUB#
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kay, who protects the arm well.
Kay can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod.
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#
Aisland moves out of range as Kay strikes.
Aisland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aisland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aisland was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Kay with a nice cross.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Aisland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kay's guard.
Kay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aisland stopping the sweep attempt from Kay.#T1##SUB2#
Kay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aisland defends it easily.
Kay is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Aisland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kay has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Aisland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a triangle here but Kay uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aisland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kay working the ground and pound from side control.
Lars Kay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kay throwing strikes but Aisland manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
Aisland wants to control but Kay is keeping him busy.
Kay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aisland has passed into side control.
Kay is looking to regain half guard here but Aisland keeps moving and retains side control.
Kay wants to control but Aisland postures up.#SUB#
Aisland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aisland working away.#T4##SUB#
Aisland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aisland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kay trying his best to control but Aisland has mounted him.#SUB#
Aisland looking to secure an arm triangle but Kay defends it well.
Aisland trying to control but Kay is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay is desperately trying to improve his position but Aisland has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Aisland looks for a takedown but Kay sprawls well.
Kay scores with the left hand. Aisland knows he should have avoided that one.
Aisland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kay to score with a decent uppercut.
Aisland walks into a stiff left hand from Kay.
Kay lands a nice shot to the body.
Kay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Aisland's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kay is fending him off so far but Aisland persists. Nope, Kay circles away and we're back to standing.
Kay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aisland takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Kay coming out on top.#T1#
Donk. Kay catches Aisland right on the button with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Aisland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Kay finds it's way through Aisland's defenses.
Aisland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisland takes one on the button.
Aisland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Aisland's head back.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kay as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancha Aisland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kay gets caught napping as Aisland dives in and scores a takedown. Kay manages to retain guard.#T2#
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kay is looking for a triangle but Aisland pushes his legs off easily.
Aisland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kay looking for a triangle here. Aisland is fighting it but it looks tight! Kay pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aisland is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lars Kay!
A victorious Lars Kay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Reedtz
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aisland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Aisland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aisland is trying to control the action in half guard but Kasai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Aisland seems to be looking for submissions.
Aisland is looking to advance position but Kasai won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai is trying to stand back up but Aisland is controlling him
Aisland trying to mount his opponent but Kasai defends it. #SUB2#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Kasai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kasai is concentrating on defense, preventing Aisland from advancing position.
Kasai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasai pushes Aisland off looking to stand but Aisland dives back in and keeps control.
Kasai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aisland on the ground.
Aisland is trying to control the action in half guard but Kasai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kasai tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Kasai is working hard here to advance position.
Aisland works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Aisland has control of Kasai's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kasai regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Kasai tries to hold on but Aisland postures up.#SUB2#
Aisland looking to secure an arm triangle but Kasai defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aisland is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kasai can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kasai wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Aisland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kasai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kasai shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Aisland working for a guillotine from mount but Kasai is in no mood to give up.
Aisland working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Aisland is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kasai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kasai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kasai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Aisland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4##SUB2#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Kasai defends the submission attempt.
Aisland wants to control but Kasai is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kasai manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mancha Aisland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kasai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aisland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kasai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aisland tries to clinch up.
Kasai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Kasai lands with an uppercut that bounces Aisland off the cage and back into range.
Aisland goes for a double leg but Kasai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kasai continues to drive forward.
Kasai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kasai throws a right hand that Aisland ducks under and follows up with a left that Aisland also avoids with ease.
Kasai swings for the body but Aisland moves out of range.
Aisland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai misses with a wild body shot.
And Aisland tries to counter it with a takedown but Kasai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kasai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aisland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kasai throws a body punch but Aisland moves out of range.
Aisland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keizo Kasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mancha Aisland.
Aisland ducks right into an uppercut from Kasai. #T2##TD2#
Aisland scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Aisland is trying to get an arm triangle but Kasai is defending well.
Kasai keeping his opponent close.
Aisland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kasai down.
Kasai is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aisland has an Americana. Kasai didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Aisland is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Aisland hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mancha Aisland!
A very excited looking Mancha Aisland 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.

Event: VFC 100 Caruga vs Bar
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1##TD#
Aisland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OCarroll's guard.#SUB#
OCarroll is trying to push Aisland off with his feet but Aisland grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of OCarroll's ankles and OCarroll is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Mancha Aisland!
Mancha Aisland was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: VFC 94 Feynman vs Tartakov
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
Aisland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jacquin is able to avoid easily.
Aisland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacquin is fending him off so far but Aisland persists. Nope, Jacquin circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown but Aisland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aisland is looking to counter punch.
Jacquin fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Aisland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Jacquin gets the takedown into side control.
Aisland is looking for a sweep.
Aisland throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is not content to let Jacquin control the position.
Aisland can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Aisland is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Jacquin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Aisland is trying to escape and Jacquin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Aisland is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jacquin! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Jacquin!
Eric Jacquin made sure to mention his sponsor, Highland Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Aisland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Aisland.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Aisland.
McCoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCoy sizes up Aisland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD#
McCoy sends Aisland crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McCoy is motioning to the referee to let Aisland up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Mancha Aisland has been cut.
McCoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aisland with a poor takedown
and McCoy counters with a crisp right that sends Aisland to the canvas! McCoy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
A very excited looking Gillechriosd McCoy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Hendrix misses with a double jab. #KD#
Hendrix lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Aisland sprawling to the canvas. Hendrix follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Aisland hang on? #CUT#It looks like Mancha Aisland has been cut.
Aisland is controlling Hendrix's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aisland tries to roll over but Hendrix keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Aisland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendrix wants to get back to his feet.
Hendrix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aisland wants to improve his position but Hendrix is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Aisland actively working from the bottom here.
Aisland is pressing down on Hendrix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendrix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Aisland is tightening it up a little... Hendrix has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hendrix reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hendrix taps out! Nice BJJ there by Aisland!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mancha Aisland!
Mancha Aisland spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Chipman throws a sloppy head kick and Aisland moves out of range easily.
Chipman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aisland checks a low kick from Chipman.
Chipman swings for the body but Aisland moves out of range. #TD2#
Aisland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chipman is defending against the submission attempts here by Aisland.
Aisland is keen to just control but Chipman is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Aisland is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Aisland wants to free his trapped foot but Chipman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aisland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chipman is just riding it out for now. Aisland eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Aisland is trying for a kimura here. Chipman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aisland wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mancha Aisland!
In his post fight interview, Mancha Aisland started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: VFC 89 Island Bash
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
Aisland avoids the body shot from Dancer.
Dancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aisland walks into a jab.
Dancer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aisland moves away.
Dancer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aisland.
Dancer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aisland's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer dips to his left and cracks Aisland with an uppercut!
Dancer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dancer sets himself, and Aisland steps forward looking for the clinch! Dancer avoids it this time.#T1#
Aisland misses with a shot to the body
and Dancer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aisland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dancer connects with a right hand. Aisland shakes it off.#ROC#Aisland is rocked!
Dancer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dancer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aisland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dancer jabs at Aisland's body.
Dancer throws a shot to the body.
Dancer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aisland is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dancer lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Aisland head around and knocks him out cold! Dancer hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lesley Dancer!
Lesley Dancer is the new lightweight champion!
Lesley Dancer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022

#R1##TD#
Aisland dives in and scores a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Stephens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aisland is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Stephens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Aisland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Stephens has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aisland is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stephens.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aisland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aisland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Aisland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland working the head and body with strikes.
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working.
Stephens struggling a bit here.
Aisland landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Aisland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aisland trying to control the action but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Stephens tries to buck Aisland off but Aisland is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Aisland has hold of Stephens's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stephens tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Aisland cranks the arm and Stephens screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stephens, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mancha Aisland!
Mancha Aisland retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Mancha Aisland was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: VFC 79 Dancer vs Aisland
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1#
Aisland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dancer.#TD2#
Aisland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aisland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dancer tries to escape but Aisland is in control.
Dancer is not content to let Aisland control the position.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet but Aisland drags him back down.
Aisland is staying tight to Dancer's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB2#
Aisland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Aisland is trying to get an arm triangle but Dancer is defending well. #SUB2#
Aisland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aisland landing strikes.
Dancer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Aisland throws an elbow but Dancer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aisland is putting a hurting on Dancer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dancer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aisland on the ground.
Dancer is not content to let Aisland control the position.
Aisland throws an elbow but Dancer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dancer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dancer tries to get out of the position.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet.
Aisland creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dancer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dancer dodges the ground and pound from Aisland.#SUB2#
Aisland tries for a kimura but Dancer is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dancer has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Aisland stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Aisland is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dancer is trying to escape and Aisland transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dancer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Aisland! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mancha Aisland!
Mancha Aisland is the new lightweight champion!
Mancha Aisland decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: VFC 71 Dancer vs Lorent
Date: Apr 25, 2022

#R1#
Jacquin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aisland defends well and Jacquin ends up having to push Aisland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacquin shoots in for a double leg but Aisland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacquin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacquin somewhat.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
Jacquin shoots in but Aisland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Aisland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacquin.
Aisland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacquin as he jumps to the side.
Jacquin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aisland defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jacquin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aisland is trying to control but can't.
Aisland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacquin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacquin's back!#T1#
Aisland is hanging on to Jacquin's back as he tries to escape.
Jacquin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jacquin is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Jacquin is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacquin gets back to half guard.
Jacquin wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
Aisland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jacquin is looking to improve his position.
Aisland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Jacquin tries to get to full guard but Aisland has control of the leg. #SUB#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Jacquin defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jacquin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aisland pulls his head out easily.
Aisland prevents Jacquin from improving his position.
Jacquin trying to control but Aisland postures up.
Jacquin wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Aisland slips a nice elbow through Jacquin's hands, connecting with Jacquin's forehead.
Aisland 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.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but Aisland is controlling well. #SUB#
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well.
Jacquin trying to control but Aisland postures up. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacquin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jacquin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Aisland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jacquin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aisland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Jacquin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin gets full guard.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture. #SUB2#
Jacquin looking for a guillotine here but Aisland defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mancha Aisland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aisland enables Jacquin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aisland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.#SUB#
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacquin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aisland is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacquin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacquin is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jacquin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Jacquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aisland defends it easily.
Aisland is working Jacquin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture.
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aisland passes into half guard. #SUB#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Jacquin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacquin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacquin can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacquin moves into full guard.
Aisland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacquin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aisland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aisland advances to half guard.
Jacquin is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Jacquin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Jacquin is defending against the submission attempts here by Aisland. #SUB#
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
Jacquin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jacquin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aisland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aisland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aisland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacquin is pulling down on Aisland's head. It's preventing any offense from Aisland, at least for the moment.
Aisland trying to control but Jacquin is working from the bottom.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture.
Jacquin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacquin keeping full guard, as Aisland tries to pass.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mancha Aisland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No luck for Jacquin with that takedown attempt.
Jacquin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aisland defends it nicely.
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
Jacquin darts in looking for a takedown but Aisland gets double underhooks and turns Jacquin into the cage. #TD2#
Jacquin looking to score a takedown here. Aisland is defending well but Jacquin drives through and ends up in Aisland's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aisland is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but instead Aisland has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacquin defends it well. #T1#
Aisland works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Aisland's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Aisland tries for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well. #SUB#
Aisland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacquin, who protects the arm well.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Jacquin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Aisland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacquin sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacquin taking some punishment here, with Aisland in his half guard.
Aisland prevents Jacquin from improving his position.#SUB#
Aisland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aisland throwing shots but Jacquin is blocking nicely. #T3#
Jacquin wants to improve his position but Aisland is controlling well.
Jacquin is still trying to improve position.
Jacquin won't allow Aisland to pass to mount.
Aisland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is trying to control. Jacquin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aisland throwing shots but Jacquin is blocking nicely.
Mancha Aisland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep. Aisland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacquin defends it well.
Aisland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacquin's head.
Mancha Aisland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jacquin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aisland trying to control the pace.
Jacquin wants to control but Aisland passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacquin keeps working.
Jacquin stops Aisland from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mancha Aisland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aisland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!

Mancha Aisland wins by unanimous decision!
Mancha Aisland took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: VFC 67 French vs Redd
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Aisland staying out of range there.
Balls works Aisland's body with a nice hook.
Balls lands with a straight right. Aisland didn't see that one coming.
Hellson Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisland wants to land a leg kick but Balls is out of range.
Balls comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balls is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Balls scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balls!
Aisland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balls lands a head kick. Aisland smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balls misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balls shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aisland eats them both and turns towards Balls to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Balls lands with an overhand left.
Balls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aisland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balls throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balls doesn't manage to clinch there - Aisland circles away.
It looked like Aisland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balls.
Balls displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Balls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aisland.
A head kick from Balls lands but Aisland takes it in his stride.
We've been informed that Balls has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A punch combination from Balls misses.
Balls is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Balls keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Balls darts in and clinches Aisland up against the cage.
Aisland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Balls.
Balls lands an elbow inside that Aisland shrugs off.
Aisland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Aisland tries to throw a body punch but Balls avoids it by throwing Aisland back against the cage.
Aisland blocks the elbow strike.
Aisland takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland struggles to land a body shot inside as Balls controls his hands.
Aisland throws a head punch that misses.
Balls lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balls.
Aisland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aisland swings wildly with an uppercut but Balls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Aisland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aisland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Balls moves out of range of the body kick.
Balls tries to clinch but Aisland moves out of range.
Balls lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Balls throws a head kick but Aisland moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Balls.
Aisland takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Balls lands a nice looking body shot.
Hellson Balls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Aisland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aisland showed some decent athleticism there.
Aisland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aisland working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3##SUB#
Balls has left one of his arms exposed and Aisland doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Balls screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mancha Aisland!

Event: VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Aisland misses.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens is looking to land body kicks.
Aisland feints a counter leg kick.
Aisland throws a sloppy head kick and Stephens moves out of range easily.
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Aisland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Aisland blocks the low kick.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aisland.
Stephens backing away here, and Aisland unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Aisland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Aisland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aisland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aisland landing with the ground and pound.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet.
Stephens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Stephens has his foot on Aisland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aisland works his way back into a safe position though.
Aisland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aisland won't allow Stephens to sweep him here.
Aisland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aisland scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Aisland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Stephens'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.#SUB#
Stephens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aisland defends well.
Aisland stands up over Stephens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Aisland trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens looking to control.
Aisland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aisland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Stephens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Stephens looking for a guillotine here but Aisland defends easily. #SUB#
Stephens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aisland defends it easily.#SUB#
Stephens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Stephens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stephens manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Stephens's guard. #SUB2#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Stephens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stephens manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Stephens's guard.
Aisland looking to pass the guard.
Aisland looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Aisland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Aisland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stephens throws a big right hand that misses.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aisland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens stands and throws Aisland's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisland gets back to half guard.
Stephens is thwarting Aisland's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mancha Aisland will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stephens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aisland is able to avoid easily.
Aisland moves forwards but Stephens connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Aisland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aisland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is pushing down on Aisland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aisland is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stephens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stephens's back!
Our spies down at at Monkey Business inform us that Aisland has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Stephens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aisland. #SUB2#
Aisland is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aisland doesn't have the hooks in and Stephens manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland being controlled here, momentarily.
Aisland keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.#T2#
Aisland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Aisland is pushing down on Stephens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephens is fighting to maintain full guard but Aisland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens is in trouble now - Aisland has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Aisland working for a guillotine from mount but Stephens is in no mood to give up.
Stephens is squirming around, avoiding Aisland's attempts to control the action.
Stephens manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stephens tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Mancha Aisland has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Aisland working Stephens over with strikes.
Stephens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stephens wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Aisland seems to be looking for submissions.
Stephens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland.
Stephens trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up. #T4#
Aisland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Aisland. #SUB2#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Stephens defends the submission attempt.
Stephens trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up. #SUB2#
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Stephens regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Stephens has his foot on Aisland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aisland works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mancha Aisland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aisland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aisland throws an overhand right that lands on Stephens's shoulder, as Stephens tries to avoid the shot.
Stephens attempts a counter takedown but Aisland avoids it well and moves away.
Aisland looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Ryder Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephens somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryder Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aisland circles away.#T1##TD2#
Aisland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stephens quickly recovers to half guard.
Stephens is controlling Aisland's trapped leg to prevent Aisland from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Stephens defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Aisland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stephens keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Aisland working over Stephens with some ground and pound. Stephens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stephens keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stephens trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up.
Aisland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Stephens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stephens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stephens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Stephens is trying to get an arm triangle but Aisland is defending well.
Aisland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Aisland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aisland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stephens.
Stephens tries to pass to full mount but Aisland defends it.
Mancha Aisland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Aisland has his hands clasped together around Stephens's back. He's all about the action.
Aisland gets back to full guard.
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aisland is keeping the position for now.
Aisland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens won't allow Aisland to sweep him here.
Ryder Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephens throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mancha Aisland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aisland 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mancha Aisland!

Event: VFC 49 New Blood
Date: Mar 18, 2022

#R1#
Aisland just misses with a punch to the body.
Aisland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alert.
Aisland throws a wild body kick that Alert sees coming a mile off.
Aisland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alert defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alert is defended easily by Aisland.#T1#
Alert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aisland wants to counter the offense by Alert and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Alert dives in and scores a takedown into Aisland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aisland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aisland keeping moving, preventing Alert from controlling successfully.
Alert preventing the sweep.
Alert wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Alert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aisland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Aisland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Alert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aisland looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aisland looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aisland! #REVB#
Alert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alert wants to control but Aisland postures up.#SUB2#
Aisland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Aisland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Alert defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Aisland are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Aisland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aisland cracks Alert with a big elbow.
Aisland working away.
Alert gets back to half guard.
Aisland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alert defending well though.
Aisland trying to control the action but Alert is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Aisland is working for a kimura but Alert is defending it quite comfortably.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aisland is trying to control. Alert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alert trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up.
Alert trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Aisland manages to pass to mount!
Alert is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aisland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alert shrugs it off.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alert is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alert wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aisland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mancha Aisland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aisland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alert tries to counter with a takedown but Aisland is quick to defend against it.
Aisland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aisland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aisland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alert fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert tries for a takedown but Aisland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aisland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Alert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aisland sprawls well. Aisland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alert gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broder Alert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aisland's waist but Aisland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alert off to one side.
Aisland misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Alert drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Alert is sitting in close to Aisland's body. Aisland has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Alert is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Alert is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aisland.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mancha Aisland!

Event: VFC 40 Murder in March
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1#
Ramos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alexsandro Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisland throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramos throws the left hand but Aisland avoids the punch easily.
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos throws out a counter right but Aisland avoids it with no problem.
Ramos tests Aisland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramos throws the left hand but Aisland avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramos 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.
Ramos lands a jab to the head.
Aisland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aisland's head.
Aisland misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
Ramos cracks Aisland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Aisland off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Aisland ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Aisland blocks a jab.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Aisland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aisland lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aisland slips under a jab from Ramos.
Aisland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Aisland moves away and avoids it.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aisland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Alexsandro Ramos has been cut.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramos scores with a hook.
Aisland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramos is out of range and Aisland settles back down.
Aisland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos.
Ramos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aisland's hands.#ROC2#Aisland is rocked!#T2#
Ramos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aisland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Aisland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aisland looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ramos lands a right hand from hell, dropping Aisland. Ramos pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexsandro Ramos!

Event: VFC 22 Go Big
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Aki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aisland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aisland keeps working.
Aki working away.
Aki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aisland struggling a bit here.
Aisland tries to improve position but can't.
Aki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aisland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aisland manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Aisland looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is looking for a sweep. Aki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aki is looking to advance position but Aisland won't allow it. #T1#
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Aisland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in Fogwell's Gym inform me that Aki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ground and pound from Aki.
Aisland wants to control but Aki is keeping busy. #SUB#
Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Aisland wants to stand back up but Aki manages to pass into side control.
Aki trying to control the position but Aisland is working away. #T2#
Aki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aki lands a nice forearm strike.
Aisland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aki grinds an elbow into Aisland's temple.
Aki has control of an arm but Aisland manages to advance to Aki's back!#SUB#
Aisland is looking for the choke from the back position but Aki is controlling his hands well.
Aki wants to control his opponent's hands but Aisland gets his hands free. #SUB#
Aki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Aisland has got his arm under Aki's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Aki has spun round into Aisland's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aisland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aki controlling from the top position. #T3#
Aki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aki controlling from the top position.
Aki won't allow Aisland to sweep him here.
Aki trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Aki is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#SUB#
Aisland throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aki escapes and throws Aisland's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aisland is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Aki takes a little break here. Aisland wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Aki advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki with shots to the head and body - Aisland looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aisland wants to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
Aisland throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Aki controlling from mount.
Aki cracks Aisland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aisland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aisland has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Aki's lack of action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki 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##TD2#
Aki gets a takedown into half guard.
Purple Aki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aisland is trying to maintain the position but Aki is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki trying to control from half guard but Aisland is working away.
Aki 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.
Aisland is trying to get back to full guard.
Aki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aki controlling from mount. #T1#
Aki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aisland slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aki winds up and cracks Aisland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aisland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aki is working away from the top position though.
Aki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Aisland tries to get to full guard but Aki has control of the leg.
Aki working Aisland over with strikes.
Aki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aki is nestled in close to Aisland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Aisland is looking for a sweep. Aki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aisland trying to control but Aki postures up.
Aki trying to mount his opponent but Aisland defends it.
Aisland is pressing down on Aki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aisland is looking for a triangle but Aki pushes his legs off easily.
Aki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Aisland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aki defends it easily.#T3#
Aisland keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass. #SUB#
Aki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aisland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aki has managed to get both his arms back between Aisland's legs - danger averted.
Aki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aisland keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #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.#SUB#
Aisland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aisland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Aisland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aki looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aisland looking for subs off his back but Aki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aisland gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Aki has a takedown stuffed.
Aki moves out of range of the leg kick from Aisland.
Aki misses with a takedown attempt - Aisland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aisland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Aisland misses.
Aisland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aki.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.#TD2#
Aki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aisland's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aisland actively working from the bottom here.
Aisland trying to control here. #T1#
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aisland tries to get to full guard but Aki has control of the leg.
Aki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Aki wants to control but Aisland is keeping him busy.
Aisland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aisland.
Aisland looking to control.
Aki preventing the sweep.
Aisland controls Aki momentarily but Aki frees himself.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aki trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aisland is looking for a triangle but Aki pushes his legs off easily.
Aki landing with the ground and pound.
Aisland trying to control the position.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aisland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aki's guard. #REVR#
Aisland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Aki 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#
Aki 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.
Aki lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aki connects with a nice short shot to Aisland's temple.
Aki is thwarting Aisland's attempts to control the position.
Aki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aki 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.
Aki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aki with the ground and pound from mount.
Aisland taking shots to the head. #T4#
Aki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aisland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aki looking to control but Aisland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aisland tries to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
Aisland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aisland is trying desperately to improve position.
Aisland tries to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisland bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aisland is fighting to break Aki's control of his arms but Aki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Aki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aisland swivels and escapes.
Aki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aisland but Aisland pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Aki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aisland is trying to improve his position.
Aisland tries to control but Aki manages to take his back.
Aki keeps control of the position as Aisland tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki lands strikes to the head.
Aki lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aisland hold on?! #T1#
Aki lands a shot to the head.
Aki is landing with strikes from the back.
Aisland tries to roll but Aki sticks to his back.
Aki is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Aki is looking to control Aisland but Aisland is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Aisland manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aki's guard. Nice work there by Aisland.
Aki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aisland manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Aki chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Aki stands up over Aisland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aisland trying to control the position.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.
Aisland being controlled here, momentarily.
Aisland has momentary wrist control but Aki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aki trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Aki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Aki is in close to Aisland's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Aisland looking for a guillotine here but Aki defends easily.
Aki landing some decent shots from guard.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Aki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aki passes Aisland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aisland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aki sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aki preventing the sweep.
Aki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Aki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purple Aki dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nice takedown defense from Aisland. No joy for Aki on that attempt.
Aisland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aki.
Aki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.
Aki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Purple Aki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Aki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aki lands in his opponent's guard.
Aisland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is trying to keep Aki in close. #T1#
Aisland being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Aisland working for a triangle but Aki defends it easily.
Aki wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Aisland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aki chips away with some ground and pound.
Aki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aisland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Aki tries to free his leg and advance position but Aisland is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Aki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aisland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aki has managed to get both his arms back between Aisland's legs - danger averted.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aki content to stall in guard here.
Aisland keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aisland is trying to control the position but Aki postures up.
Mancha Aisland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aisland looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aisland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Aisland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Purple Aki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Let's hope that Aki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Aisland working for a triangle but Aki defends it easily.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Aki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Aisland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Purple Aki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Aki!
Purple Aki is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Purple Aki 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.

Event: VFC 16 The Champs Are Here
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Aisland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hitoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hitoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitoshi fails to land the takedown.
Hitoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aisland throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Hitoshi counters with a single leg into guard. Aisland didn't expect that.
Hitoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitoshi lands a couple of elbows.
Aisland managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi preventing the sweep.
Hitoshi postures up in Aisland's guard and throws a big left but Aisland blocks it.
Hitoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aisland is trying to keep Hitoshi in close. #T1##SUB2#
Aisland is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hitoshi frees his head nicely. Oh but Aisland has switched to an armbar! Hitoshi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mancha Aisland!
Mancha Aisland is the new lightweight champion!

Event: VFC 8 Chokeout
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Aisland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hung looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aisland just misses with a punch to the body.
Hung tried to counter with a leg kick but Aisland avoided it.#TD2#
Aisland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hung keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Aisland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hung is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aisland is working Hung over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aisland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Hung keeps moving.
Hung looking to control. #T1#
Aisland postures up and lands a big shot to Hung's brow.
Hung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Hung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aisland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aisland wants to pass the guard but Hung is keeping the position.
Aisland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hung keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Aisland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hung's head.
Hung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aisland on the ground.#T2#
Aisland distracts Hung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Hung has wrist control.
Aisland looking to pass the guard.
Hung is trying to control the position but Aisland postures up.
Aisland cracks Hung with a solid left hand.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aisland defends it easily.
Aisland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aisland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aisland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Aisland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Aisland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hung has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Hung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aisland postures up and lands a big shot to Hung's brow.
Aisland works over Hung with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Hung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hung manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Hung's guard.
Hung controls Aisland momentarily but Aisland frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Hung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hung manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Hung's guard.
Aisland throwing strikes from guard but Hung blocks nicely.
Aisland throws a big right hand that misses.
Aisland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Hung keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aisland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aisland scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Hung is rocked!
Hung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hung tries to get out of the position.
Aisland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mancha Aisland 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#
Hung moves out of range as Aisland strikes.
Oh Hung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Aisland gets a double leg takedown into Hung's guard.#SUB2#
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aisland pushing down on Hung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aisland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aisland working over Hung with some ground and pound. Hung looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aisland lands a big elbow - Hung is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Aisland!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mancha Aisland!
Will Hung was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't talk to me. Don't tell me yahw nehayym.'.

Event: VFC Friday Fights
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Giannetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Giannetti.
Giannetti lands with a cross. #TD#
Aisland scores with a takedown into Giannetti's guard.
Giannetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aisland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Giannetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aisland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Aisland drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Aisland seems to have locked his on tight now - Giannetti screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Aisland, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mancha Aisland!

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