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Grappling Tourney Round ONE! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Savas Kaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arsene Wenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaya comes to the cage accompanied by Woodstock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Counter striker
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Savas Kaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arsene Wenger!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wenger tries for a takedown but Kaya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wenger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaya swivels and escapes.
Kaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savas Kaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaya moves to clinch but Wenger breaks away
and Wenger counters with a single leg into guard. Kaya didn't expect that.
Kaya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaya is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wenger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wenger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savas Kaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsene Wenger.
Kaya lands an elbow just above Wenger 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaya.
Wenger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wenger tries to pull guard but Kaya holds him up against the cage and eventually Wenger drops back down to his feet.
Kaya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wenger has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kaya is trying to keep an underhook but Wenger manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaya gets back to full guard.
Wenger postures up in Kaya's guard and throws a big left but Kaya blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wenger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaya manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wenger has Kaya in his guard.
Kaya trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wenger's guard.
Kaya preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wenger uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kaya moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Kaya.
Kaya misses with a right hand
so Wenger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wenger throws a strike but Kaya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kaya wanted to stand there but Wenger had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaya gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kaya throws a head kick that half lands.
Wenger misses with a takedown
and Kaya counters with a low kick, right behind Wenger 's knee.
Kaya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wenger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wenger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wenger moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaya connects with an inside leg kick.
Wenger ducks right into an uppercut from Kaya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wenger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaya wants to clinch but Wenger slips to the side
and Wenger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaya's guard.
Wenger advances to half guard.
Wenger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenger seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kaya has recovered full guard.
Wenger looks gassed!
Kaya pushes Wenger off and gets back to his feet.
Kaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaya leaves Wenger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wenger tries for a takedown but Kaya circles away easily
and Kaya counters with a nice leg kick.
Kaya tries to clinch up.
Kaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wenger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaya throws a wild body kick that Wenger sees coming a mile off.
Wenger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kaya. That one must have hurt.
Wenger moves away from the strike by Kaya.
Kaya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wenger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kaya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kaya tries to clinch up.
Savas Kaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wenger's head.
Wenger keeps the fight on the outside.
Wenger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaya looks to clinch
and Wenger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wenger prevents Kaya from improving his position.
Wenger thows a huge punch but Kaya dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arsene Wenger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaya throws a leg kick but Wenger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wenger's calf.
Wenger walks into a straight right hand from Kaya.
Kaya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wenger ducks under a wild hook from Kaya.
Kaya throws a sloppy head kick and Wenger moves out of range easily.
Wenger fails with the takedown.
Wenger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kaya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wenger backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaya. That snapped Wenger's head back.
Wenger tries for a takedown but Kaya circles away easily
and Kaya counters with a thumping low kick.
Wenger is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Wenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wenger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wenger lands in his opponent's guard.
Wenger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wenger is controlling him.
Wenger throws and elbow that misses. Kaya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wenger's guard. Nice move by Kaya!
Kaya has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wenger is proving hard to escape from.
Kaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wenger is keeping the position for now.
Wenger trying to keep a closed guard but Kaya is proving a slippery customer.
Kaya preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wenger working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wenger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaya is one step ahead there.
Kaya is looking to stand up but Wenger won't let him.
Kaya stands and steps away. Wenger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wenger shoots in for a takedown but Kaya shows good takedown defense.
Savas Kaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsene Wenger.
Kaya stuffs the takedown.
Kaya throws a front kick that sends Wenger stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kaya.
Kaya lands a leg kick that knocks Wenger off balance momentarily.
Kaya is looking to clinch but Wenger is avoiding it.
Kaya rushes Wenger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wenger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wenger's defenses.
Kaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaya.
Kaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kaya.
Wenger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaya lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Arsene Wenger has been cut.
Kaya is stalling here.
Kaya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kaya.
Kaya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wenger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kaya.
Kaya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wenger goes for a takedown attempt but Kaya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaya is looking to slow Wenger down with leg kicks.
Wenger fails with the takedown
and Kaya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wenger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaya landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaya lands a nice elbow.
Kaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaya lands an elbow that stopped Wenger in his tracks for a moment.
Kaya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Kaya.
Kaya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Kaya.
Kaya with a knee to the head.
Kaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kaya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wenger tries to stall but Kaya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaya lands an elbow inside.
Kaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaya lands a knee to the body.
Wenger fails to pull guard.
Wenger goes for a takedown attempt but Kaya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaya. Wenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Savas Kaya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arsene Wenger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Kaya.
Wenger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kaya misses with a kick to the body.
Kaya throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wenger's head.
Wenger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wenger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kaya is defending against the submission attempts here by Wenger.
Wenger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaya defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kaya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wenger manages to get himself to full guard.
Wenger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kaya!
Wenger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kaya 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.
Kaya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wenger.
Kaya is looking for a sweep. Wenger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaya sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaya is defending against the submission attempts here by Wenger.
Kaya tries to get to full guard but Wenger has control of the leg.
Kaya gets back to full guard.
Wenger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kaya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kaya has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenger is trying to keep Kaya in close.
Kaya wants to stand but Wenger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kaya trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wenger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaya's guard.
Wenger stopping the sweep attempt from Kaya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wenger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaya's guard.
Wenger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaya's head.
Wenger trying to pass the guard but Kaya defending well.
Wenger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaya sees it coming and defends easily.
Wenger prevents Kaya from standing back up.
Arsene Wenger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wenger looks to land a strike but Kaya avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wenger is pushing down on Kaya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaya is fighting to maintain full guard but Wenger has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arsene Wenger.
I think Wenger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arsene Wenger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by We Were Soldiers by Sgt. Mackenzie. Vonstein has chosen AC/DC Thunderstruck (techno) as his entrance music. Craig Armstrong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drako Vonstein's chin.
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275 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
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218 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drako Vonstein!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong shoots and misses
and Vonstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Armstrong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armstrong.
Vonstein wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Vonstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.
Armstrong 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.
Vonstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vonstein pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vonstein wants to take a breather but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong gets back to full guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Drako Vonstein hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vonstein fails with the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vonstein!
Vonstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws some wild stikes that Vonstein manages to avoid easily.
Armstrong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Armstrong lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vonstein enables Armstrong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vonstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong is working Vonstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vonstein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vonstein 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonstein wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Vonstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armstrong working over Vonstein with some ground and pound. Vonstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vonstein trying to hold on to Armstrong's head to control him but Armstrong postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vonstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Armstrong prevents Vonstein from improving his position.
Vonstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vonstein tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Armstrong slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Armstrong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vonstein with a poor takedown
and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vonstein is pressing down on Armstrong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Vonstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Vonstein blocks nicely.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Armstrong working the ground and pound but Vonstein is defending the strikes.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vonstein keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Armstrong looks up at the clock and then as Vonstein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Armstrong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Armstrong in side control, throwing shots but Vonstein defends.
Armstrong working the ground and pound from side control.
Armstrong advances to full mount.
Armstrong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Armstrong with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Drako Vonstein has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vonstein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount and Vonstein is in trouble!
Armstrong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vonstein is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein suckers Armstrong into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Vonstein is now in Armstrong's guard!
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vonstein controls the pace.
Vonstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Vonstein won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Armstrong pulls Vonstein in close to prevent any damage.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vonstein drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Vonstein off! Vonstein jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vonstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
Vonstein is fighting to break Armstrong's control of his arms but Armstrong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vonstein stands and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vonstein trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong is trying to control Vonstein's posture but Vonstein avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armstrong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vonstein off and has taken his back!
Armstrong lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Armstrong wants to control the position but Vonstein frees himself and scrambles - Armstrong manages to regain control in side control.
Vonstein wants to control but Armstrong postures up.
Vonstein sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Craig Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vonstein taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Armstrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drako Vonstein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Armstrong has his takedown stuffed
and Vonstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Vonstein has control of the leg.
Armstrong trying to control here.
Armstrong is trying to control but Vonstein manages to pass to mount!
Armstrong tries to hold on but Vonstein postures up.
Vonstein scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Armstrong?
Vonstein content just to control the position here.
Vonstein looking to control but Armstrong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is desperately trying to improve his position but Vonstein has a good base and remains in mount.
Armstrong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vonstein.
Vonstein wants to control the pace but Armstrong is squirming around nicely.
Vonstein avoids the attempt from Armstrong to control.
Armstrong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drako Vonstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vonstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armstrong is looking to escape.
Armstrong regains half guard.
Armstrong is staying active underneath Vonstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vonstein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vonstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein wants to pass to mount but Armstrong is defending the position.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vonstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vonstein is just content to waste time from the top position. Armstrong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Armstrong managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Vonstein controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong controlling the position.
Vonstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drako Vonstein has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Armstrong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vonstein to the mat! Vonstein manages to get full guard.
Vonstein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drako Vonstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armstrong 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Armstrong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlay Zilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calypso comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . Zilva has chosen Darude's Sandstorm as his entrance music. Jack Calypso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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28
198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderlay Zilva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calypso 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.
Calypso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zilva is keeping the position for now.
Zilva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Calypso controls the pace.
Zilva keeping full guard, as Calypso tries to pass.
Calypso 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.
Zilva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calypso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso looking to pass the guard.
Calypso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calypso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calypso trying to control the position from guard on top but Zilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calypso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zilva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Calypso scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso wants to control from the top but Zilva keeps moving.
Calypso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Calypso trying to control the position from guard on top but Zilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calypso with a nice head shot there.
Calypso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calypso slips nicely into half guard.
Calypso slips a nice elbow through Zilva's hands, connecting with Zilva's forehead.
Zilva is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calypso lands a nice short elbow.
Zilva is still in real trouble! Can Calypso finish him?
Calypso works his way into side control.
Calypso cracks Zilva with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Calypso immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Zilva is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Calypso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Calypso!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Zewlakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vonstein's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seether - Remedy. Zewlakovic has chosen Necro - Push it to the limit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
198 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
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20
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krzysztof Zewlakovic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zewlakovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Vonstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vonstein.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Zewlakovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vonstein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vonstein swings around for an armbar but Zewlakovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vonstein's guard.
Zewlakovic throwing strikes from guard but Vonstein blocks nicely.
Zewlakovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Zewlakovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewlakovic looking to pass the guard.
Zewlakovic won't allow Vonstein to sweep him here.
Zewlakovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vonstein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zewlakovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vonstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonstein wants to sweep here but Zewlakovic controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zewlakovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zewlakovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Zewlakovic trying to control but Vonstein is working from the bottom.
Zewlakovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vonstein 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.
Zewlakovic wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving.
Zewlakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vonstein is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zewlakovic landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zewlakovic wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving.
Zewlakovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vonstein is not content to let Zewlakovic control the position.
Zewlakovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zewlakovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vonstein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vonstein wants to control but Zewlakovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zewlakovic wants to pass the guard but Vonstein is defending well.
Zewlakovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zewlakovic throwing shots but Vonstein is blocking nicely.
Zewlakovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonstein trying to control but Zewlakovic postures up.
Zewlakovic winds up and cracks Vonstein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zewlakovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Zewlakovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vonstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zewlakovic counters with a single leg into guard. Vonstein didn't expect that.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Zewlakovic from controlling successfully.
Zewlakovic postures up.
Zewlakovic stopping the sweep attempt from Vonstein.
Zewlakovic forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewlakovic is stalling here. Vonstein is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zewlakovic seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vonstein has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vonstein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zewlakovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vonstein's guard! Nice work there by Zewlakovic!
Zewlakovic looking to pass the guard.
Zewlakovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vonstein looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zewlakovic postures up in Vonstein's guard and throws a big left but Vonstein blocks it.
Vonstein looking for a guillotine here but Zewlakovic defends easily.
Vonstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zewlakovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Vonstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vonstein looking to sit in guard and control but Zewlakovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zewlakovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zewlakovic 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.
Vonstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zewlakovic.
Vonstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vonstein is working hard here to advance position.
Zewlakovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vonstein working a defensive guard here.
Zewlakovic distracts Vonstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zewlakovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zewlakovic wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving.
Zewlakovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vonstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Zewlakovic 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. This is the final round!
Vonstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Zewlakovic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vonstein!
Vonstein working to try and regain half guard.
Vonstein taking shots to the head.
Vonstein bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zewlakovic is trying to control the position but Vonstein postures up.
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Zewlakovic keeps moving.
Zewlakovic controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein looking to sit in guard and control but Zewlakovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Zewlakovic from controlling successfully.
Vonstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vonstein looking to control.
Zewlakovic looking to pass the guard.
Zewlakovic distracts Vonstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake Vonstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein is looking to sinch up a triangle. Zewlakovic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vonstein's body to avoid the submission. Vonstein has instead reached around Zewlakovic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vonstein arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Vonstein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and South Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Jenkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, South Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spartan is pressing down on Jenkins'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.
Jenkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jenkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spartan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins being controlled here momentarily.
Spartan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jenkins cracks Spartan with a solid left hand.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spartan has Jenkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Jenkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jenkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins stands and throws Spartan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jenkins wants to control but Spartan is keeping him busy.
Jenkins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jenkins lands a nice forearm strike.
Spartan is rocked!
Spartan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jenkins working the head with strikes.
Spartan is still in real trouble! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins advances nicely into full mount.
Spartan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jenkins breaks from Spartan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jenkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spartan seems to have recovered his senses.
Jenkins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Spartan tries to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spartan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jenkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jenkins unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Spartan wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jenkins celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and juan sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). juan sanchez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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24
212 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, juan sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee tries to get to full guard but sanchez has control of the leg.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but sanchez pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is looking to get back to full guard here but sanchez has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to reverse the position but sanchez maintains control.
sanchez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.
sanchez is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
sanchez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lee is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lee and sanchez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
sanchez swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into sanchez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed sanchez's guard.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
sanchez gets full guard.
sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
sanchez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks sanchez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee!
sanchez regains half guard, as Lee was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed sanchez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
sanchez won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
sanchez moves into full guard.
sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
juan sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and sanchez defends it well.
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
sanchez has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
sanchez moves into full guard.
sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee throws a strike but sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee wants to improve his position but instead sanchez has moved into half guard.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
sanchez pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
sanchez 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.
Lee tries to get to full guard but sanchez has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee won't allow sanchez to sweep him here.
Paul Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
sanchez has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between sanchez's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sanchez has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed sanchez's guard.
sanchez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lee.
sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but sanchez is retaining full guard.
Lee chips away with some ground and pound.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
sanchez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks sanchez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee!
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sanchez tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee lands some shots froms side control.
sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
sanchez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
sanchez tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed sanchez's head.
sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lee slips a nice elbow through sanchez's hands, connecting with sanchez's forehead.
Lee thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing sanchez to regain full guard.
sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
sanchez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked sanchez up and slammed him! sanchez can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woonsocket Cavaricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavaricci is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slaughterhouse by Slaughterhouse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
212 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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24
162 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Woonsocket Cavaricci!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barton has his takedown stuffed
and Cavaricci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cavaricci is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cavaricci thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Barton to regain full guard.
Cavaricci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cavaricci trying to control but Barton is working from the bottom.
Barton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cavaricci thows a big elbow that misses.
Cavaricci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cavaricci has Barton in his guard.
Barton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavaricci is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavaricci throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Barton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cavaricci working for a triangle but Barton defends it easily.
Cavaricci keeping full guard, as Barton tries to pass.
Barton postures up.
Cavaricci throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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.
Cavaricci 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.
Cavaricci manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barton is working to get back to half guard.
Barton is in a horrible position here. Cavaricci smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cavaricci working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavaricci lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cavaricci.
Barton wants to control but Cavaricci is having none of it.
Cavaricci cracks Barton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cavaricci with a couple of short strikes.
Cavaricci breaks from Barton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavaricci fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barton is trying desperately to improve position.
Cavaricci unloads with some shots from mount but Barton bucks and avoids them well.
A nice elbow there by Cavaricci.
Cavaricci with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cavaricci.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavaricci cracks Barton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cavaricci fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barton is trying desperately to improve position.
Barton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cavaricci.
Cavaricci thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cavaricci landing strikes from the mount and Barton is in trouble!
Cavaricci misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woonsocket Cavaricci dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barton shoots in but no luck this time.
Cavaricci throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cavaricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barton moves away.
Barton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cavaricci decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barton's guard.
Cavaricci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cavaricci postures up.
Cavaricci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barton looking to control.
Cavaricci scoring with some ground and pound.
Cavaricci content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Woonsocket Cavaricci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton wants to sweep here but Cavaricci controlling him for the moment.
Cavaricci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cavaricci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cavaricci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cavaricci connects with a couple of short punches.
Barton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cavaricci defends well.
Barton keeping full guard, as Cavaricci tries to pass.
Cavaricci with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cavaricci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cavaricci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barton has Cavaricci pulled in close to control his posture.
Cavaricci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cavaricci scoring with some ground and pound.
Cavaricci landing some decent shots from guard.
Cavaricci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cavaricci throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cavaricci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cavaricci.
Cavaricci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavaricci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cavaricci throwing strikes but missing.
Cavaricci throws a strike but Barton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cavaricci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cavaricci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cavaricci keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
Cavaricci tries to strike from the bottom.
Barton postures up and lands a big shot to Cavaricci's brow.
Cavaricci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barton is one step ahead there.
Barton postures up and lands a big shot to Cavaricci's brow.
Barton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barton wants to control from the top but Cavaricci keeps moving.
Cavaricci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barton is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woonsocket Cavaricci 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cavaricci throws a sloppy body shot
and Barton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cavaricci wants to get back to full guard.
Cavaricci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cavaricci.
Cavaricci trying to strike off his back.
Barton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cavaricci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barton has managed to get both his arms back between Cavaricci's legs - danger averted.
Cavaricci manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cavaricci fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barton 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.
Barton is pressing down on Cavaricci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cavaricci's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavaricci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cavaricci throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cavaricci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barton's guard.
Barton is pulling down on Cavaricci's head. It's preventing any offense from Cavaricci, at least for the moment.
Barton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cavaricci.
Barton controls Cavaricci momentarily but Cavaricci frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barton is on top in guard.
Barton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavaricci tries to strike from the bottom.
Cavaricci trying to keep a closed guard but Barton is proving a slippery customer.
Cavaricci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barton is one step ahead there.
Cavaricci trying to keep a closed guard but Barton is proving a slippery customer.
Barton tries to free his leg and advance position but Cavaricci is retaining full guard.
Cavaricci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavaricci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cavaricci tries to avoid it but Barton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cavaricci to the ground. Cavaricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cavaricci throws a leg kick but Barton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cavaricci throws a leg kick
and Barton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barton controlling the action here.
Cavaricci missing with punches from the bottom.
Cavaricci is trying to get back to full guard.
Cavaricci gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cavaricci keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
Barton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavaricci is keeping the position for now.
Cavaricci controls Barton momentarily but Barton frees himself.
Cavaricci looking for a sweep. Not yet Cavaricci, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cavaricci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barton keeping hold of Cavaricci's head, controlling as best he can.
Jack Barton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barton is looking for a sweep. Cavaricci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Barton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cavaricci 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woonsocket Cavaricci!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Assisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assisi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In The Morning. Francis Assisi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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224 lbs
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215 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Assisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joseph showed some decent athleticism there.
Assisi gets full guard.
Joseph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Assisi's head.
Assisi is looking for a triangle but Joseph pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joseph accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joseph keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Assisi's head.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Assisi blocks nicely.
Assisi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Assisi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Assisi has hold of Joseph's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Joseph manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Assisi wants to control the pace but Joseph is squirming around nicely.
Joseph wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Assisi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assisi throwing strikes here but Joseph is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Assisi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joseph is surviving well by controlling Assisi's body position as best he can.
Joseph is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joseph sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joseph is trying to control but can't.
Joseph tries to get to full guard but Assisi has control of the leg.
Joseph is pressing down on Assisi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joseph keeping full guard, as Assisi tries to pass.
Joseph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Assisi wants to pass the guard but Joseph is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph managing to control the position.
Joseph is trying to control the position but Assisi postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anthony Joseph wasn't active enough on the ground.
Joseph shoots in and bounces Assisi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Assisi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Assisi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joseph lands a couple of digs.
Joseph lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joseph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joseph is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Assisi trying to strike off his back.
Joseph cracks Assisi with a solid left hand.
Assisi 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.
Joseph postures up and lands a big shot to Assisi's brow.
Joseph cracks Assisi with a solid left hand.
Assisi lands an upkick as Joseph stands over him.
Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Assisi has his foot on Joseph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joseph works his way back into a safe position though.
Joseph distracts Assisi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Assisi keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Assisi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joseph must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph looking to pass the guard.
Joseph cracks Assisi with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assisi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Assisi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joseph defends well.
Assisi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joseph defends it easily.
Joseph with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assisi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Assisi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joseph can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joseph 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.
Joseph decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Joseph there.
Joseph throwing shots but Assisi is blocking nicely.
Joseph has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Assisi defend it? Joseph steps over the head and cranks it - Assisi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Joseph!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Joseph!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panzer Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalton has chosen Division Del Norte as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Panzer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uniao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dalton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Uniao stacks Dalton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Uniao!
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Uniao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Dalton trying to remain calm as Uniao controls from the top position.
Dalton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Uniao's best efforts.
Uniao prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Dalton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dalton actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dalton is not content to let Uniao control the position.
Dalton taking some punishment here, with Uniao in his half guard.
Dalton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton is staying active underneath Uniao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uniao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dalton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uniao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Uniao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dalton actively working from the bottom here.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Uniao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao slips a nice elbow through Dalton's hands, connecting with Dalton's forehead.
Dalton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton looks gassed!
Dalton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uniao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uniao wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Uniao is working for a submission of some sort.
Uniao moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dalton.
Uniao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Uniao is chipping away with strikes.
Uniao wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Uniao landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Uniao trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Uniao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalton, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uniao tries to advance to mount but Dalton denies him.
Uniao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dalton to see if he's OK.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dalton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uniao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uniao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Uniao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dalton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uniao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Uniao from controlling successfully.
Uniao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uniao tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Uniao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Uniao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dalton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Uniao stacks Dalton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Uniao!
Uniao tries to move to mount but Dalton blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uniao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dalton misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uniao working the ground and pound from side control.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Uniao wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Uniao landing a few strikes.
Uniao advances nicely into full mount.
Uniao controlling his opponent.
Dalton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dalton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Uniao. What's that going to do exactly?
Dalton can't escape the position.
Uniao is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton is breathing heavily.
Uniao scoring with strikes but Dalton is staying in there.
Dalton is rocked!
Uniao putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dalton is still in real trouble! Can Uniao finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uniao lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Dalton! Uniao sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Dalton and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nova Uniao!
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