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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Nigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Wanderlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigal comes to the cage accompanied by 5FDP-Meet The Monster. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jose Wanderlay was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Nigal
vs
Wanderlay

179 cm
23
150 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

183 cm
20
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Nigal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Wanderlay!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanderlay clobbers Nigal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick from Wanderlay lands but Nigal takes it in his stride.
Wanderlay throws a head kick that Nigal semi-blocks.
Nigal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nigal tries to clinch there but Wanderlay circles away.
Nigal tries to clinch there but Wanderlay circles away.
Wanderlay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wanderlay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nigal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nigal throws a head kick that misses
and Wanderlay counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Wanderlay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wanderlay throws a good cross that connects.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wanderlay, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Wanderlay.
Wanderlay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jack Nigal has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanderlay lands the left hand.
Wanderlay lands a high kick!
Nigal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wanderlay.
Nigal just misses with a punch to the body.
Wanderlay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nigal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nigal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wanderlay throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wanderlay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nigal is breathing heavily.
Wanderlay fakes the leg kick and cracks Nigal in the body.
Wanderlay lands with a kick to the temple. Nigal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Wanderlay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nigal did well to prevent Wanderlay getting side control.

Nigal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wanderlay pulls his head out easily.
Wanderlay controlling the action here.
Nigal is looking for a sweep. Wanderlay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Wanderlay seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wanderlay is pressing down on Nigal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nigal is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanderlay stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Wanderlay was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nigal tries to close the distance and clinch but Wanderlay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nigal is looking to clinch.
Wanderlay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nigal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wanderlay counters with a thumping low kick.
Wanderlay scores with a jab. Nigal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanderlay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nigal's sensitive parts.
Wanderlay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick from Wanderlay lands but Nigal takes it in his stride.
Wanderlay throws out a powerful jab.
Wanderlay throws a head kick that half lands.
Nigal fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Nigal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nigal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wanderlay. Wanderlay obviously looking to wear him down.
Wanderlay scores with a push kick.
Wanderlay lands a jab to the head.
Wanderlay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nigal's calf.
Wanderlay lands a jab-cross combination.
Wanderlay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wanderlay connects with a high kick.

Nigal is rocked!
Wanderlay fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nigal to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nigal looks to clinch but Wanderlay throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nigal taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jose Wanderlay!

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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Knowledge Be The Key as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Jefferson
vs
Hardy

171 cm
24
179 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abe Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jefferson slips a jab from Hardy.
Jefferson walks into a left hand.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jefferson stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy throws a right hand that Jefferson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jefferson also avoids with ease.
Hardy 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.

It looks like Abe Jefferson has been cut.
A left lands for Jefferson.

It looks like Daniel Hardy has been cut.
Jefferson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hardy back to the cage. Jefferson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardy sprawls well. Hardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Jefferson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jefferson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jefferson misses with a takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Jefferson should have avoided that one.
Jefferson blocks a jab.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Jefferson moved out of range nicely.
Hardy clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jefferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Jefferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jefferson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jefferson dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a right hand

and Jefferson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Jefferson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hardy defend it? Jefferson steps over the head and cranks it - Hardy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jefferson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abe Jefferson!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Foxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Joans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foxx kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the tiger. Steve Foxx could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikey Joans's chin.

Foxx
vs
Joans

214 cm
29
275 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

200 cm
24
269 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Foxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Joans!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foxx tries a low kick but Joans avoids it.
Joans misses the body punch
and Foxx counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Mikey Joans has been cut.
Nice cross by Foxx.
Joans misses with an uppercut
and Foxx counters with a body kick that stops Joans in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Joans 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Joans is rocked!
Foxx moves in close and cracks Joans with a massive right hand! Joans, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Foxx!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Foxx!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saurkraut's entrance music is Poland National Anthem. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saurkraut
vs
Guzman

163 cm
23
158 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

167 cm
27
151 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurkraut lands a jab.
Guzman wants to clinch but Saurkraut slips to the side

and Saurkraut counters with a shoot takedown. Guzman fights it but they end up in guard.
Saurkraut scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saurkraut throws and elbow that misses. Guzman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saurkraut's guard. Nice move by Guzman!
Guzman being controlled here momentarily.
Saurkraut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guzman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Saurkraut is working an open guard so Guzman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Saurkraut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guzman throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Saurkraut gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Guzman won't allow Saurkraut to pass to mount.

Saurkraut wants to work for an arm triangle but Guzman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saurkraut is stalling here. Guzman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Saurkraut seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Guzman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guzman stands up.
Saurkraut shoots for a double leg takedown but Guzman sprawls well. He's pushed Saurkraut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guzman moves out of range as Saurkraut strikes.
Saurkraut swats away the attempt to clinch by Guzman.
Saurkraut throws a jab but it's blocked by Guzman.
Guzman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saurkraut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saurkraut circles away from the clinch attempt.

Saurkraut gets tackled into the cage by Guzman. Guzman maintains the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guzman.
Guzman scores with a shot to the side of Saurkraut's head.

Guzman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Saurkraut is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Guzman to the mat. Guzman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Saurkraut postures up in Guzman's guard and throws a big left but Guzman blocks it.
Saurkraut thows a big elbow that misses.
Guzman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saurkraut passes Guzman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saurkraut thows a huge punch but Guzman dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guzman is staying active underneath Saurkraut, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Saurkraut stands up from half guard.
Guzman thuds his shin into the meat of Saurkraut's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Guzman as Saurkraut shoots in.
Guzman wants to clinch up but Saurkraut keeps it at a distance.
Saurkraut throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guzman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guzman scores with a spinning back kick!
Horrible takedown by Saurkraut or perhaps it was just good defense by Guzman which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Saurkraut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saurkraut is breathing heavily.
Guzman scores with a head kick. Saurkraut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Olaf Saurkraut has been cut.

Guzman rushes Saurkraut and presses him up against the cage.
Guzman lands an elbow that stopped Saurkraut in his tracks for a moment.
Saurkraut presses Guzman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guzman lands an elbow inside that Saurkraut shrugs off.
Saurkraut tries to score a body lock takedown but Guzman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Guzman lands a nice elbow.
Guzman lands a nice knee to the body.
Guzman is trying to maintain a safe position but Saurkraut gets an underhook and turns Guzman into the cage.
Guzman lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saurkraut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guzman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guzman lands with a left to the head.
Guzman lands an elbow just above Saurkraut 's eye.
Guzman gets through Saurkraut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guzman presses Saurkraut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guzman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guzman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saurkraut's defenses.
Guzman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guzman lands an elbow inside that Saurkraut shrugs off.
Guzman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guzman lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guzman is pressed up against the cage. Saurkraut has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guzman down to the mat. Guzman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Esteban Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guzman tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Saurkraut counter with a right hand.

Guzman gets a clinch.
Guzman pushes off an throws an elbow but Saurkraut leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Guzman lands a nice elbow.
Saurkraut takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Saurkraut.
Guzman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saurkraut lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guzman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guzman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saurkraut lands a shot to the body.
Guzman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saurkraut is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guzman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guzman lands an elbow that stopped Saurkraut in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Guzman.
Saurkraut is trying to drag Guzman to the mat but Guzman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guzman lands an elbow that stopped Saurkraut in his tracks for a moment.

Olaf Saurkraut's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Guzman.
Saurkraut takes an elbow to the temple.
Saurkraut is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guzman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guzman lands a damaging elbow.
Guzman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saurkraut's defenses.
Nice elbow from Guzman.
Guzman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saurkraut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esteban Guzman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Guzman tries to clinch but Saurkraut is having none of it.
Guzman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saurkraut shoots in looking for a takedown. Guzman tries to sprawl out of it but Saurkraut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guzman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guzman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guzman wants it to stay on the feet.
Guzman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saurkraut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guzman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Guzman closes the distance and clinches.
Guzman lands an elbow inside that Saurkraut shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Saurkraut fails to land.
Saurkraut is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Saurkraut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guzman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guzman lands a nice elbow.
Guzman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guzman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saurkraut's defenses.

Olaf Saurkraut's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Guzman stalling in the clinch.
Guzman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guzman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Guzman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saurkraut fails to pull guard.
Guzman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saurkraut takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guzman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Guzman lands an elbow inside that Saurkraut shrugs off.

Jeez, Olaf Saurkraut's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guzman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guzman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saurkraut's face.
Guzman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saurkraut drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guzman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guzman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guzman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saurkraut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saurkraut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guzman counters with a low kick, right behind Saurkraut 's knee.
Guzman wants to clinch.

Guzman forces Saurkraut back against the cage and clinches.
Guzman lands a nice elbow.
Saurkraut drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guzman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saurkraut's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Olaf Saurkraut's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Esteban Guzman!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sham Wow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New York Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). New York Strangler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sham Wow's chin.

Wow
vs
York Strangler

170 cm
26
163 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

175 cm
28
167 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sham Wow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, New York Strangler!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Strangler!
Strangler regains half guard.
Strangler moves into full guard.
Strangler keeping full guard, as Wow tries to pass.
Strangler strikes from his own guard.
Wow postures up in Strangler's guard and throws a big left but Strangler blocks it.
Wow wants to pass the guard but Strangler is keeping the position.

Strangler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strangler trying to control the position.
Wow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Strangler working for a triangle but Wow defends it easily.
Strangler throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wow stopping the sweep attempt from Strangler.
Strangler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangler trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Strangler wants to finish this one by submission but Wow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Strangler.
Wow is bucking up trying to escape but Strangler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wow is looking to improve his position but Strangler isn't that keen on the idea.

Strangler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strangler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
A nice elbow there by Strangler.
Strangler breaks from Wow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Strangler content just to control the position here.
Strangler throwing strikes here but Wow is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strangler on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strangler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wow is on top in guard.
Wow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wow is one step ahead there.
Wow trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wow!

Strangler is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Strangler throws a right and a left that Wow avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strangler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wow counters with a takedown into side control.
Wow throws an elbow but Strangler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wow lands a few punches from side control.
Strangler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wow tries to pass to full mount but Strangler defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strangler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wow manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wow manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Strangler jabs at Wow's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New York Strangler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strangler with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
New York Strangler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strangler striking off his back but it's not causing Wow any problems.
Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet.
Wow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wow postures up in Strangler's guard and throws a big left but Strangler blocks it.
Wow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Strangler has his foot on Wow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wow works his way back into a safe position though.
Wow scoring with some ground and pound.
Strangler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Strangler looking for a guillotine here but Wow defends easily.
Strangler tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Strangler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strangler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wow looking to pass the guard.

Strangler working for a triangle but Wow defends it easily.
Strangler is breathing heavily.
Strangler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Strangler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strangler trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strangler has momentary wrist control but Wow slips an elbow through the middle.
Strangler trying to control the position.
Wow stopping the sweep attempt from Strangler.
Wow throwing strikes from guard but Strangler blocks nicely.
Strangler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Strangler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Strangler is tightening it up a little... Wow has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wow reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wow taps out! nice BJJ there by Strangler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). New York Strangler!