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NACF 14: Ring the Bell! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oli Bobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel VanRoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oli Bobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axel VanRoth!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanRoth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
VanRoth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
VanRoth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bobo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
VanRoth is looking to work some ground and pound but Bobo has wrist control.
VanRoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanRoth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bobo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bobo keeping full guard, as VanRoth tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
VanRoth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
VanRoth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanRoth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobo is just riding it out for now. VanRoth eventually gives up the hold.
VanRoth wants to control but Bobo is keeping him busy.
VanRoth not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobo is trying to get back to full guard.
Bobo is trying to stand back up but VanRoth is controlling him
VanRoth is stalling here. Bobo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! VanRoth seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bobo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
VanRoth is not content to let Bobo control the position.
VanRoth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
VanRoth gets a takedown into half guard.
Bobo wants to sweep but VanRoth has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VanRoth wants to control but Bobo is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel VanRoth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bobo shoots in but VanRoth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bobo scores with a one two! VanRoth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bobo tries to clinch up but VanRoth circles away and keeps his distance.
VanRoth gets the takedown into side control.
VanRoth tries to advance to mount but Bobo denies him.
VanRoth is looking to take a break and control but Bobo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
VanRoth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bobo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in VanRoth's guard! Nice work there by Bobo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobo won't allow VanRoth to sweep him here.
VanRoth is breathing heavily.
Bobo trying to control the position from guard on top but VanRoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
VanRoth wants to sweep here but Bobo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanRoth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bobo wanted to stand there but VanRoth had control of 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bobo closes the distance and clinches up with VanRoth, looking for a takedown. Bobo pushes VanRoth against the cage but VanRoth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bobo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobo closes the distance and clinches up with VanRoth, looking for a takedown. Bobo pushes VanRoth against the cage but VanRoth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oli Bobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanRoth misses with a takedown
and Bobo counters with a shoot takedown. VanRoth fights it but they end up in guard.
Bobo 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.
VanRoth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
VanRoth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bobo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanRoth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bobo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
VanRoth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bobo swivels and escapes.
VanRoth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
VanRoth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bobo has escaped the position, nice work there.
VanRoth controls the position.
VanRoth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bobo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
VanRoth controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bobo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bobo is looking to regain half guard here but VanRoth keeps moving and retains side control.
Bobo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bobo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because VanRoth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobo tries to buck VanRoth off but VanRoth is having none of it.
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 Oli Bobo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bobo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bobo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobo stuffs the takedown attempt from VanRoth. VanRoth gets slowly back to his feet.
VanRoth with a poor takedown
and Bobo counters with a nice body shot.
VanRoth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobo tries to bum rush VanRoth with a series of wild strikes but VanRoth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobo throws a head kick that misses.
VanRoth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bobo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oli Bobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel VanRoth.
VanRoth prevents Bobo from breaking the clinch.
Bobo is trying to trip VanRoth. He has hold of a leg but VanRoth is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bobo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
VanRoth controls Bobo momentarily but Bobo frees himself.
VanRoth looking for a guillotine here but Bobo defends easily.
VanRoth is controlling Bobo's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanRoth is looking for a triangle but Bobo pushes his legs off easily.
Axel VanRoth has got the better of the ground game so far.
VanRoth is trying to keep Bobo in close.
VanRoth pulls Bobo in close to his closed guard and prevents Bobo from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
VanRoth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bobo manages to get himself to full guard.
Bobo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobo controls VanRoth momentarily but VanRoth frees himself.
VanRoth passes Bobo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
VanRoth controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobo is looking to improve his position.
VanRoth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
VanRoth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bobo is trying to stand.
VanRoth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
VanRoth throwing shots but Bobo is blocking nicely.
Bobo wants to control but VanRoth is keeping busy.
Bobo pushes VanRoth off looking to stand but VanRoth dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oli Bobo.
I think Bobo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dagenais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies by Drowning Pool. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Dagenais!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Arlovski as Dagenais shoots in.
Arlovski feints and as Dagenais raises his hands in defense, Arlovski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arlovski looking to pass the guard.
Dagenais wants to stand but Arlovski is controlling the position.
Arlovski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arlovski 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.
Arlovski stopping the sweep attempt from Dagenais.
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Dagenais keeps moving.
Arlovski connects with a couple of short punches.
Dagenais looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arlovski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arlovski trying to control but Dagenais is working from the bottom.
Arlovski landing some decent shots from guard.
Arlovski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dagenais utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arlovski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dagenais looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dagenais looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dagenais!
Arlovski tries to buck Dagenais off but Dagenais is having none of it.
Arlovski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arlovski is looking for a sweep. Dagenais is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dagenais prevents Arlovski from standing back up.
Dagenais prevents Arlovski from improving his position.
Dagenais wants to get back to his feet.
Dagenais looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arlovski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arlovski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dagenais stacks Arlovski 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 Dagenais!
Arlovski gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski gets back to full guard.
Arlovski 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.
Arlovski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dagenais stacks Arlovski 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 Dagenais!
Arlovski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arlovski regains half guard.
Dagenais blocks the strikes from Arlovski.
Dagenais stands up and beckons Arlovski to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A choreographed right hand from Arlovski misses the target.
Dagenais gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arlovski counters with a takedown into side control.
Arlovski tries for a kimura but Dagenais is defending well.
Dagenais is looking for a sweep.
Arlovski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arlovski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski is looking to take a break and control but Dagenais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arlovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Arlovski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arlovski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Arlovski works his way into full mount!
Arlovski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Arlovski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arlovski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dagenais keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dagenais has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dagenais!
Dagenais slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dagenais has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Arlovski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dagenais counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Dagenais.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arlovski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dagenais must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arlovski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dagenais manages to get himself to full guard.
Arlovski drops back looking for a leg! Dagenais is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dagenais manages to kick Arlovski off! Arlovski jumps back into Dagenais's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dagenais manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arlovski has Dagenais in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Arlovski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arlovski looking for a guillotine here but Dagenais defends easily.
Arlovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arlovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arlovski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dagenais is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arlovski.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dagenais lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Dagenais's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Arlovski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dagenais working the ground and pound.
Arlovski gets back to half guard.
Arlovski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dagenais's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dagenais's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski tightening his grip on Dagenais, looking for the choke.
Will Arlovski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Arlovski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jack Arlovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arlovski is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dagenais with him. Dagenais is trying to defend but Arlovski has an arm under the chin now! Dagenais grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Arlovski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naor Yozem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yozem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chris Cornell - You Know My Name. Jeremiah Kidd looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naor Yozem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremiah Kidd!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yozem looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kidd!
Kidd looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yozem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kidd takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kidd is rocked!
Yozem is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kidd is still on wobbly legs! Can Yozem finish him?
Kidd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yozem sprawls well initially but Kidd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kidd seems to have recovered his senses.
Yozem gets full guard.
Yozem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kidd prevents Yozem from getting back to his feet.
Kidd looking to sit in guard and control but Yozem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Yozem wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Kidd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yozem puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kidd wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yozem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yozem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yozem scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yozem 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.
Kidd is trying to control but can't.
Yozem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yozem is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kidd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kidd wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd wants to stand up but Yozem is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kidd trying to control the position.
Yozem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yozem is in close to Kidd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kidd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kidd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yozem.
Yozem scores with a kick to the body.
Yozem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kidd scores with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kidd.
Kidd clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yozem tries for a takedown but Kidd manages to get underhooks.
Yozem pulls guard.
Yozem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kidd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yozem is striking but Kidd is not phased and passes to half guard.
Yozem moves into full guard.
Kidd wants to stand but Yozem is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yozem looking for a sweep. Not yet Yozem, not yet.
Kidd chips away with some ground and pound.
Yozem trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer.
Yozem is looking for a triangle but Kidd pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yozem lands a decent punch to the body there.
Yozem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kidd manages to get himself to full guard.
Yozem wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Kidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Yozem trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yozem with a nice head shot there.
Yozem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kidd is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yozem trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yozemis looking to pass into half guard but Kidd pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kidd is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naor Yozem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kidd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yozem misses with a head kick.
Yozem misses with a takedown attempt
and Kidd counters with a left to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yozem. Kidd shrugs it off though.
Kidd avoids a kick to the body.
Yozem swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yozem.
Yozem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yozem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kidd throws a head kick that misses
and Yozem counters with a shoot takedown. Kidd fights it but they end up in guard.
Kidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yozem stands up from Kidd's guard - Yozem perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yozem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kidd is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yozem fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naor Yozem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yozem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kidd as he jumps to the side.
Kidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yozem gets the takedown into side control.
Yozem trying to control the action but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Kidd is trying to escape the position but Yozem is controlling the position.
Naor Yozem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yozem landing strikes.
Yozem decides to stand back up. Yozem steps back and let's Kidd get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yozem checks a low kick from Kidd.
Yozem doesn't manage to clinch there - Kidd circles away.
Yozem misses with a takedown attempt - Kidd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kidd takes the fight into the clinch.
Kidd looking to throw knees to the head but Yozem is blocking nicely.
Yozem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kidd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yozem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yozem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidd misses with a head kick.
Yozem tries for a takedown but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Naor Yozem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yozem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kidd as he jumps to the side.
Kidd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yozem moves in looking to clinch but Kidd pushes him off.
Yozem fails with the takedown.
Yozem feints and as Kidd raises his hands in defense, Yozem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yozem trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Yozem lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yozem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kidd rushes Yozem and presses him up against the cage.
Kidd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yozem tries to pull guard but Kidd holds him up against the cage and eventually Yozem drops back down to his feet.
Kidd wants to get back to striking at distance but Yozem won't allow it.
Yozem blocks an elbow strike from Kidd.
Yozem tries for a takedown but Kidd manages to get underhooks.
Kidd misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd tries to break the clinch but Yozem is controlling the position.
Kidd wants a takedown.
Yozem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kidd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kidd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yozem blocks it with crossed arms.
Yozem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kidd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yozem tries for a takedown but Kidd manages to get underhooks.
Yozem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kidd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kidd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kidd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yozem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kidd throws a lazy head kick
and Yozem counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kidd!
Yozem wants to finish this one by submission but Kidd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yozem.
Kidd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big strike lands for Yozem! That's really hurt Kidd and he's turned his back - Yozem keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Yozem Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naor Yozem!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Notsag Tnarffous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Notsag Tnarffous!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tnarffous sprawls well initially but Sapp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tnarffous actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tnarffous looking for submissions off his back.
Tnarffous is looking for a sweep. Sapp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tnarffous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sapp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tnarffous looking for submissions off his back.
Sapp 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.
Tnarffous wants to improve his position but Sapp is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tnarffous actively working from the bottom here.
Tnarffous looks gassed!
Sapp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Sapp is going to stand back up.
Sapp wants to free his trapped foot but Tnarffous is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tnarffous makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tnarffous.
Sapp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tnarffous's head.
Sapp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tnarffous had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sapp is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tnarffous Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sapp's back instead.
Sapp rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp missing with punches from the bottom.
Sapp makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tnarffous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sapp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sapp.
Tnarffous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tnarffous is looking to sweep but instead, Sapp has passed into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tnarffous's head.
Sapp prevents Tnarffous from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tnarffous moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sapp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tnarffous on the ground.
Tnarffous had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sapp is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tnarffous Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sapp's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tnarffous working for the choke.
Sapp breaks Tnarffous's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sapp advances position into side control!
Tnarffous is trying to improve his position.
Sapp has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tnarffous!
Sapp prevents Tnarffous from getting the reversal.
Tnarffous is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sapp looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tnarffous is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp working Tnarffous over with strikes here.
Sapp lands a big elbow.
Tnarffous can't escape the position.
Sapp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tnarffous looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sapp cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sapp is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tnarffous can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tnarffous keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Sapp.
Tnarffous working to try and regain half guard.
Sapp pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tnarffous gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tnarffous looking for submissions off his back.
Sapp tries to pass to full mount but Tnarffous defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Sapp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tnarffous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sapp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tnarffous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sapp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sapp is sitting in close to Tnarffous's body. Tnarffous has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sapp is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sapp is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tnarffous.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Notsag Tnarffous!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Trevally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevally comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Trevally!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman has Trevally up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Trevally can't fight it off and eventually Coleman manages to take the fight to the floor. Trevally looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trevally is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Coleman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Trevally is controlling Coleman's posture.
Coleman wants to get up but he can't break Trevally's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trevally looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman gets to his feet - Trevally follows without any prompting.
Horrible takedown by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Trevally which made him look bad.
Coleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevally manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coleman's best efforts.
Trevally wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Trevally.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trevally blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Coleman wants to stand up but Trevally is controlling the position.
Coleman with the ground and pound but Trevally uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Trevally throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman tries to stand but Trevally is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevally is controlling Coleman's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevally looking to control.
Trevally looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but instead Trevally has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Trevally works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trevally is trying to control the action in half guard but Coleman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevally seems to be working for a kimura but Coleman defends the submission attempt.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Trevally has control of the leg.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.
Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trevally on the ground.
Trevally trying to control the pace.
Trevally has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trevally wants to control the pace but Coleman is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coleman tries to buck Trevally off but he can't manage it.
Trevally looking to control but Coleman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trevally looking for a guillotine from mount but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gavin Trevally will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Trevally, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Trevally against the cage but Trevally circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
Trevally avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trevally scores with a takedown into Coleman's guard.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Trevally from controlling successfully.
Coleman is looking to stand back up but Trevally counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Coleman.
Trevally has an Americana. Coleman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Trevally is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Trevally hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gavin Trevally!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Chamberlaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Reese has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Chamberlaine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Reese!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chamberlaine as he jumps to the side.
Chamberlaine wants to slow Reese down by chopping away at his legs.
Chamberlaine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reese looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chamberlaine is fending him off so far but Reese persists. Nope, Chamberlaine circles away and we're back to standing.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chamberlaine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reese takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chamberlaine tests Reese's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reese is rocked!
Reese looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reese thows a big elbow that misses.
Reese stopping the sweep attempt from Chamberlaine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese stands and steps away. Chamberlaine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chamberlaine misses with a double jab.
Chamberlaine looks to land a combination but Reese avoids it well.
Travis Chamberlaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reese.
Reese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chamberlaine keeps working.
Reese throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reese decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlaine waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Reese.
Reese shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chamberlaine pinned against the cage. Chamberlaine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Travis Chamberlaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Reese.
A punch combination from Chamberlaine misses.
Reese darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Reese is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chamberlaine is staying active underneath Reese, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chamberlaine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reese.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlaine is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chamberlaine is breathing heavily.
Reese 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.
Reese wants to take a breather but Chamberlaine is having none of it.
Reese might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chamberlaine kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reese is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reese wants to pass to mount but Chamberlaine is defending the position.
Reese is keen to just control but Chamberlaine is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reese is keen to just control but Chamberlaine is a slippery customer.
Chamberlaine landing strikes from the bottom.
Chamberlaine is not content to let Reese control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reese is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reese is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chamberlaine!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Reese dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chamberlaine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reese closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reese lands in his opponent's guard.
Reese looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reese trying to control but Chamberlaine is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Trevor Reese just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chamberlaine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reese shoots in for a takedown but Chamberlaine shows good takedown defense.
Chamberlaine tries to bum rush Reese with a series of wild strikes but Reese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chamberlaine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamberlaine misses with a low kick as Reese jumps back.
Reese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chamberlaine.
Reese shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chamberlaine as he jumps to the side.
Travis Chamberlaine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chamberlaine lands a nice shot to the body.
Reese shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chamberlaine but Chamberlaine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Travis Chamberlaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Reese.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chamberlaine wants to get back to striking at distance but Reese won't allow it.
Reese keeps control of Chamberlaine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reese tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reese is working for takedown but Chamberlaine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reese tries to throw a body punch but Chamberlaine avoids it by throwing Reese back against the cage.
Chamberlaine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reese backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reese takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reese is working for takedown but Chamberlaine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chamberlaine just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlaine can't break the clinch.
Reese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chamberlaine works over Reese's head and body with a nice combination.
Reese closes the distance and clinches up with Chamberlaine, looking for a takedown. Reese pushes Chamberlaine against the cage but Chamberlaine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reese closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reese has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chamberlaine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chamberlaine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chamberlaine keeping moving, preventing Reese from controlling successfully.
Chamberlaine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reese is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlaine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chamberlaine will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chamberlaine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reese is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chamberlaine throws a hook but Reese blocks it.
Travis Chamberlaine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reese misses with an uppercut
and Chamberlaine counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Chamberlaine as Reese shoots in.
Chamberlaine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reese is out of range.
Reese shoots in but no luck this time.
Chamberlaine works over Reese's head and body with a nice combination.
Reese slips a jab and a cross from Chamberlaine.
Chamberlaine wants to land a leg kick but Reese is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlaine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chamberlaine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chamberlaine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reese moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chamberlaine misses with a two punch combination.
Reese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chamberlaine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reese with a poor takedown
and Chamberlaine counters with a nice uppercut.
Reese closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chamberlaine to the mat! Chamberlaine manages to get full guard.
Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but Chamberlaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reese stopping the sweep attempt from Chamberlaine.
Reese looking to pass the guard.
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 Travis Chamberlaine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chamberlaine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reese.
Reese 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.
Chamberlaine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reese.
Reese trying to control but Chamberlaine is working from the bottom.
Reese loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reese stopping the sweep attempt from Chamberlaine.
Reese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chamberlaine is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reese trying to control but Chamberlaine is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Reese shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reese decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chamberlaine, up you get!
Chamberlaine connects with a body shot.
Chamberlaine misses with a body punch
and Reese counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reese passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chamberlaine!
Reese jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chamberlaine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chamberlaine and Reese has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reese thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chamberlaine is trying to get back to half guard.
Reese decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chamberlaine to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chamberlaine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reese checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reese clinches up with Chamberlaine and pushes him back against the cage.
Reese stalling.
Chamberlaine is trying to break free.
Chamberlaine breaks from the clinch.
Reese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reese takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chamberlaine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chamberlaine digs a good body shot into Reese's ribs.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch but Chamberlaine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chamberlaine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reese fails to land the takedown.
Chamberlaine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reese counters by clinching up.
Chamberlaine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chamberlaine wants to get back to striking at distance but Reese won't allow it.
Chamberlaine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reese has him pressed against the cage.
Chamberlaine gets underhooks to prevent Reese's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlaine is pressed up against the cage. Reese has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chamberlaine down to the mat. Chamberlaine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Travis Chamberlaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Reese.
Chamberlaine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reese fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chamberlaine sprawls well initially but Reese persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reese is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reese thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chamberlaine's head.
Chamberlaine wants to get back to his feet.
Reese controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reese is looking to take a break and control but Chamberlaine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Reese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reese 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Reese!
Trevor Reese is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Brad Driver has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Ramirez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Driver!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez tries to bum rush Driver with a series of wild strikes but Driver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driver throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Driver as Ramirez shoots in.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Driver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Driver pinned against the cage. Driver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driver misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirez backs up against the cage.
Driver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Driver moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramirez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Driver misses with a two punch combination.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Driver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Ramirez with that takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Driver swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez swings for the body but Driver moves out of range.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Driver as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Driver is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Driver circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Driver tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Driver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Driver misses with a body shot.
Driver throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
Good work by Driver as he checks the leg kick.
Driver misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Driver as Ramirez shoots in.
Driver lands a really nice looking cross but Ramirez seems unphased.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Driver lands with a nice combination. Ramirez backs away looking to recover.
Driver cracks Ramirez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Driver scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramirez should have avoided that one.
Driver drops Ramirez with a beautiful combination! Ramirez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Driver is looking for the KO!
Ramirez is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Driver as Ramirez shoots in.
Oh Ramirez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driver misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Driver misses.
Driver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez drops his hands momentarily and Driver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Driver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramirez shoots in but Driver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ramirez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Driver misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver lands a with a good body shot.
Driver scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Driver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Driver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Driver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramirez counters with a low kick, right behind Driver 's knee.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Driver.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Driver.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Driver.
Ramirez throws out a leg kick but Driver moves out of range and Ramirez only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez motions for Driver to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramirez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Driver is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ramirez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Driver.
Ramirez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Driver blocks the low kick.
Ramirez swinging wilding here.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Driver swivels and escapes.
Driver throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez misses with a double jab
and Driver counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramirez misses with a two punch combination.
Driver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brad Driver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Driver throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Driver moves out of range easily.
Driver throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
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.
Driver avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a combination
and Driver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Driver lands with a shot to the body.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Driver circles away easily
and Driver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Driver fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Rocco Ramirez has been cut.
Driver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramirez counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Driver throws out a powerful jab.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Driver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Driver circles away easily
and Driver counters with a left and a right that stings Ramirez.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Driver as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Driver shows good takedown defense.
Driver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Driver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rocco Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Driver which made him look bad.
Driver walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Driver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brad Driver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Driver moves out of range.
Ramirez stalks Driver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Driver's face. Driver staggers backwards, shaken.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Driver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocco Ramirez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses.
Ramirez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Driver counters with a one-two to the body.
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Driver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ramirez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Driver.
Some bone on bone action there as Driver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez clinches up with Driver and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramirez is working for takedown but Driver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ramirez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Driver uses from the top position.
Driver wants to stand and escape but instead Ramirez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Driver wants to get back to his feet but Ramirez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Driver pushes Ramirez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ramirez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Driver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Driver throws a right hand that Ramirez ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramirez also avoids with ease.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Driver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Driver.
Driver looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Driver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirez. Ramirez obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Ramirez slips a jab from Driver.
Driver tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Driver circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Driver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez drops his hands momentarily and Driver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramirez throws a solid leg kick but Driver takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramirez.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Driver sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Driver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Driver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Driver lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Driver really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Ramirez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driver, as that shot connected.
Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Driver manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driver punishes Ramirez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Driver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramirez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Driver misses with a wild combination.
Driver throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
Driver throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Driver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driver slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Ramirez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Driver lands a jab to the nose.
A leg kick checked by Driver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramirez throws a series of strikes that have Driver backpedaling.
Driver swinging wilding here.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Driver throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Driver throws a combination that misses
and Ramirez counters with a body kick that stops Driver in his tracks momentarily.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Driver's front leg.
Ramirez shoots and misses
and Driver counters with a one-two to the body.
Driver fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Driver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Driver shows good takedown defense.
Driver cracks a nice hook into Ramirez's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Driver ducked under it nicely.
Driver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramirez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Driver is avoiding it.
Driver lands a head shot.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Driver moves out of range.
Driver throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Driver throws a combination that misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Driver which made him look bad.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Driver as he avoids it easily.
Driver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Driver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Driver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Driver dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Ramirez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Driver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Driver misses with a double jab
and Ramirez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Driver really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Driver circles away.
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Driver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
and Driver counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Driver sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Driver, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Driver against the cage but Driver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Ramirez with that takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Driver. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Driver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver drops Ramirez with a nice combination! Driver dives into Ramirez's guard, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver stands and steps away. Ramirez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Driver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramirez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Driver is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Driver pinned against the cage. Driver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Driver, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Driver against the cage but Driver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Driver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Driver keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Driver avoids a kick to the body.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver lands an overhand right.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Driver as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Driver wants to stand up but Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez is pushing down on Driver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driver is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Driver is a slippery customer.
Driver has one foot on Ramirez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Driver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Driver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramirez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Driver!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Driver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Driver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Driver looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Driver takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Driver pinned against the cage. Driver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Driver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Driver winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 44:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 44:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Driver! Brad Driver retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Gillberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theo Gillberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theo Gillberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gillberg lands with a shot to the body.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Gillberg is out of range.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bell looks to land a left hand but Gillberg moved out of range nicely.
Gillberg pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Gillberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gillberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bell is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gillberg.
Gillberg blocking some punches.
Gillberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bell prevents the takedown attempt.
Bell has had enough of the clinch but Gillberg keeps him there for the moment.
Gillberg keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gillberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Gillberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Bell wants to get back to striking at distance but Gillberg won't allow it.
Gillberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gillberg throws a head punch that misses.
Bell blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gillberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillberg wants the takedown. Bell is fighting it off but Gillberg persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bell's guard against the cage.
Gillberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell controlling the position.
Bell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gillberg!
Bell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gillberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bell wants to stand but Gillberg is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gillberg is looking to escape.
Bell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gillberg is on top in guard.
Gillberg stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position.
Bell trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Gillberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gillberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gillberg's guard.
Bell trying to control but Gillberg is working from the bottom.
Gillberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gillberg has a closed guard, preventing Bell from standing up.
Gillberg looking for a guillotine here but Bell defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gillberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell trying to control but Gillberg is working from the bottom.
Bell is looking to advance position but Gillberg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gillberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Gillberg dominated that round.
That's time! Gillberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gillberg misses with the combination.
Gillberg misses with a right hand
and Bell counters with a nice uppercut.
Gillberg has Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Bell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gillberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Gillberg has a couple of punches blocked by Bell.
Gillberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gillberg misses with the head strike.
Gillberg misses with the head strike.
Gillberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gillberg is working for takedown but Bell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bell blocking some punches.
Gillberg lands a nice uppercut.
Bell is rocked!
Bell blocks an uppercut.
Gillberg throws a head punch that misses.
Bell can't break the clinch.
Bell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gillberg has him pressed against the cage.
Bell stops a takedown attempt from Gillberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Gillberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell wants to get back to striking at distance but Gillberg won't allow it.
Gillberg has Bell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gillberg pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bell tumbling to the mat - Gillberg dives into Bell's guard.
Gillberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillberg stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.
Bell looking to control.
Bell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gillberg has passed into half guard!
Bell wants to improve his position but Gillberg is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to hold on to Gillberg's head to control him but Gillberg postures up.
Gillberg is pressing down on Bell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bell is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gillberg misses with a hook
and Bell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bell throws a shot from downtown. Gillberg moves away and avoids it.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gillberg.
Theo Gillberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gillberg closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell stops a takedown attempt from Gillberg.
Bell wants to get back to striking at distance but Gillberg won't allow it.
Gillberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gillberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bell prevents it.
Gillberg tries for a takedown but Bell manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell gets underhooks to prevent Gillberg's takedown attempt.
Bell is trying to break the clinch but Gillberg has him pressed against the cage.
Gillberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gillberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bell wants to get back to striking at distance but Gillberg won't allow it.
Gillberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gillberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Gillberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gillberg can't get the takedown.
Gillberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Bell.
Gillberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bell is trying to break the clinch but Gillberg has him pressed against the cage.
Gillberg wants a takedown.
Bell tries to stall but Gillberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gillberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Bell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gillberg scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Gillberg finish him?
Gillberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bell seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillberg pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gillberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Gillberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gillberg misses with the head strike.
Gillberg creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bell's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bell drops to his knees and Gillberg pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theo Gillberg!
Theo Gillberg is the new light heavyweight champion!
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