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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gonzales might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Himno Nacional Mexicano. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayden Fuego!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzales tries to avoid it but Fuego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzales to the ground. Gonzales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fuego moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzales shoots and misses
and Fuego counters with a head kick. That will keep Gonzales thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fuego scores a takedown into full mount!
Fuego looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonzales defends it well.
Fuego with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gonzales is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gonzales regains half guard.
Fuego is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gonzales has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonzales moves into full guard.
Fuego looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales 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 one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales is working hard here to advance position.
Gonzales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fuego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fuego looks gassed!
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fuego must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzales manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuego manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fuego, up you get!
Gonzales shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzales lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gonzales misses with a body shot
and Fuego counters with a shoot takedown. Gonzales fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuego stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzales.
Fuego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fuego 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.
Gonzales is looking for a triangle but Fuego pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzales has his foot on Fuego's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuego works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuego drops back looking for a leg! Gonzales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzales manages to kick Fuego off! Fuego jumps back into Gonzales's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzales is on top in guard.
Gonzales postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fuego is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzales is pushing down on Fuego's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuego is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzales has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fuego actively working from the bottom here.
Fuego tries to roll over but Gonzales keeps him under control.
Gonzales 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.
Fuego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuego looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonzales seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fuego is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Enrique Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Wilkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Crumpet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wilkes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seven Nation Army. Crumpet has chosen Kings of Leon - Fans as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodney Wilkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Crumpet!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crumpet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilkes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Crumpet does no damage.
Wilkes is looking to clinch but Crumpet is avoiding it.
Wilkes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilkes tries to clinch but Crumpet is having none of it.
Wilkes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crumpet cracks Wilkes with a big right hand and Wilkes goes down!
It looks like Rodney Wilkes 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!
Crumpet wants to control from the top but Wilkes keeps moving.
Crumpet prevents Wilkes from getting back to his feet.
Crumpet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilkes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crumpet is controlling him.
Wilkes can't keep his opponent in guard - Crumpet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crumpet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crumpet in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumpet wants to control but Wilkes is keeping him busy.
Crumpet thows a huge punch but Wilkes dodges it nicely.
Crumpet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilkes is trying to stand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crumpet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodney Wilkes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkes is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Crumpet.
A punch combination from Crumpet misses.
Oooh a lovely combination from Crumpet sends Wilkes down but not out. Crumpet dives into side control looking to finish.
Wilkes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Crumpet looks up at the clock and then as Wilkes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crumpet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crumpet in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wilkes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilkes tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilkes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilkes tries to escape but Crumpet is in control.
Wilkes 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.
Wilkes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crumpet on the ground.
Wilkes is letting Crumpet control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilkes stops Crumpet from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilkes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilkes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilkes tries to clinch but Crumpet moves out of range.
Crumpet misses with an uppercut.
Crumpet swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkes.
Wilkes defending well as Crumpet loads up on a big left hand.
Crumpet scores a takedown into full mount!
Wilkes tries to buck Crumpet off but he can't manage it.
Crumpet lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crumpet controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Wilkes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wilkes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wilkes bucks Crumpet off and manages to get back to his feet!
Crumpet lands the left hand.
Crumpet swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkes.
Wilkes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilkes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crumpet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Crumpet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crumpet throws a series of punches but Wilkes avoids them all with ease.
Wilkes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilkes crunches a lovely knee into Crumpet's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Crumpet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodney Wilkes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilkes tries to clinch but Crumpet moves out of range.
Wilkes has Crumpet up against the cage in a clinch.
Crumpet is trying to break the clinch but Wilkes has him pressed against the cage.
Wilkes lands a knee to the body.
Wilkes lands a nice knee to the body.
Wilkes landing knees to the head.
Wilkes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilkes lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilkes.
Wilkes lands a knee to the body.
Wilkes connects with a knee to the head.
Wilkes crunches a lovely knee into Crumpet's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Wilkes.
Wilkes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crumpet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilkes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crumpet is trying to break the clinch but Wilkes has him pressed against the cage.
Wilkes crunches a lovely knee into Crumpet's ribcage.
Wilkes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crumpet's face.
Wilkes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkes scores with a knee to the head.
Crumpet is trying to break free.
Wilkes landing knees to the head.
Wilkes misses with a knee to the head.
Wilkes lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumpet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crumpet wants to break free but Wilkes has control.
A knee to the head by Wilkes.
Crumpet looking for a takedown.
Crumpet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crumpet tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Wilkes.
Wilkes scores with a knee to the head.
Wilkes stalling the fight.
Wilkes missing with knees to the body.
Crumpet is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilkes has double underhooks.
Crumpet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodney Wilkes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cornelius Crumpet.
Wilkes with a knee to the head.
Wilkes lands a damaging elbow.
Crumpet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilkes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilkes stalling the fight.
Wilkes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilkes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Crumpet fails to land.
Wilkes tries a knee to the head but Crumpet blocks it.
Crumpet wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkes won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Wilkes.
Wilkes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crumpet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crumpet tries for a takedown but Wilkes manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Crumpet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilkes is trying to stall.
Wilkes landing knees to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crumpet. Wilkes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkes is just out of range.
Wilkes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crumpet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilkes tries to clinch but Crumpet is having none of it.
Wilkes tries to close the distance and clinch but Crumpet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crumpet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crumpet looks to land a right hand but Wilkes moved out of range.
Wilkes is looking to clinch but Crumpet is avoiding it.
Wilkes takes one to the chin there.
Wilkes tries to clinch up.
Wilkes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodney Wilkes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkes tries to clinch up but Crumpet circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilkes rushes Crumpet and presses him up against the cage.
Wilkes lands a knee to the head.
Crumpet takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Crumpet on the inside.
Wilkes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crumpet tries to throw a body punch but Wilkes avoids it by throwing Crumpet back against the cage.
Wilkes stalling the fight.
Crumpet tries to stall but Wilkes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilkes lands a knee to the body.
Crumpet is trying to break the clinch but Wilkes has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Wilkes.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crumpet being controlled against the cage.
Crumpet lands a nice uppercut.
Wilkes trying to control the position but instead, Crumpet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilkes into the cage.
Wilkes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wilkes looking to throw knees to the head but Crumpet is blocking nicely.
Crumpet can't get the takedown.
Wilkes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilkes lands a knee to the head.
Crumpet wants to break free but Wilkes has control.
Wilkes prevents Crumpet from breaking the clinch.
Wilkes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wilkes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Crumpet is trying to break free.
Wilkes throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Wilkes.
Crumpet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilkes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wilkes prevents Crumpet from breaking the clinch.
Wilkes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilkes trying to land knees to the body.
Wilkes misses with a knee strike.
Wilkes tries to stall but Crumpet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crumpet tries to break the clinch but Wilkes is controlling the position.
Wilkes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wilkes landing knees to the body.
Crumpet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilkes lands a nice knee to the body.
Crumpet has had enough of the clinch but Wilkes keeps him there for the moment.
Wilkes lands a nice knee to the body.
Wilkes stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkes trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crumpet.
Wilkes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crumpet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilkes tries to land a knee to the head but Crumpet blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Wilkes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodney Wilkes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilkes avoids the body shot from Crumpet.
Wilkes tries to close the distance and clinch but Crumpet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkes tries to clinch up but Crumpet circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilkes doesn't manage to clinch there - Crumpet circles away.
Wilkes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crumpet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crumpet swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkes.
A shot to de liver by Crumpet. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Crumpet.
Wilkes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilkes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crumpet lands with a right hand.
Crumpet works Wilkes's body with a nice hook.
Crumpet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crumpet swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crumpet's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crumpet duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumpet shoots in for a takedown but Wilkes shows good takedown defense.
Wilkes wants to clinch.
Crumpet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilkes tries to clinch up but Crumpet circles away and keeps his distance.
Crumpet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crumpet drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crumpet prevents Wilkes from getting back to his feet.
Crumpet trying to control but Wilkes is working from the bottom.
Crumpet 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.
Wilkes wants to stand and escape but Crumpet is having none of it.
Wilkes keeping moving, preventing Crumpet from controlling successfully.
Crumpet prevents Wilkes from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilkes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilkes instigates a clinch.
Wilkes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crumpet's face.
Crumpet is trying to break free.
Wilkes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilkes wants to stall.
Crumpet takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crumpet is trying to break free.
Crumpet wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkes won't allow it.
Wilkes with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilkes.
Wilkes trying to stall but Crumpet improves his position.
Wilkes prevents Crumpet from breaking the clinch.
Wilkes scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wilkes connects with a knee to the head.
Wilkes tries to land a knee to the head but Crumpet blocks with his arms.
Wilkes throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crumpet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilkes crunches a lovely knee into Crumpet's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Crumpet fails to land.
Wilkes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkes stalling the fight.
Wilkes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilkes stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wilkes prevents a body shot from Crumpet.
Wilkes prevents Crumpet from breaking the clinch.
Wilkes lands a knee to the head.
Wilkes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilkes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Wilkes.
Wilkes misses with a knee strike.
Wilkes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crumpet's face.
Wilkes landing knees to the head.
Crumpet wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilkes lands a nice knee to the body.
Crumpet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilkes has him pressed against the cage.
Crumpet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilkes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crumpet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's four 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.
A knee to the head by Wilkes.
Crumpet wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkes won't allow it.
Wilkes scores a nice knee to the body.
Wilkes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crumpet's face.
Rodney Wilkes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crumpet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodney Wilkes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cornelius Crumpet.
Crumpet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crumpet scores with a three punch combo!
Wilkes moves into the clinch.
Wilkes lands a knee to the body.
Wilkes is trying to maintain a safe position but Crumpet gets an underhook and turns Wilkes into the cage.
Wilkes lands a knee to the head.
Wilkes keeps control of Crumpet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilkes.
Crumpet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilkes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crumpet.
Wilkes landing knees to the body.
Wilkes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crumpet blocks it with crossed arms.
Crumpet can't break the clinch.
Crumpet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crumpet can't get the takedown.
Wilkes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crumpet's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cornelius Crumpet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crumpet 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 George Francis scores the fight for Cornelius Crumpet!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Cornelius Crumpet!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Cornelius Crumpet!
Cornelius Crumpet wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ciprian Mukesha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Kustavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mukesha comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of Madness. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ciprian Mukesha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geronimo Kustavo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kustavo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kustavo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukesha.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kustavo.
Kustavo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mukesha swivels and escapes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mukesha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mukesha tries to land a knee to the head but Kustavo blocks with his arms.
Mukesha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kustavo tries to clinch there but Mukesha circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukesha fails with a takedown attempt.
Kustavo misses with a takedown attempt
and Mukesha counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kustavo!
Ciprian Mukesha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geronimo Kustavo.
Mukesha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kustavo is looking to escape.
Kustavo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kustavo is in a horrible position here. Mukesha smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Geronimo Kustavo has been cut.
Mukesha looking to control but Kustavo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kustavo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mukesha landing shots from mount.
Kustavo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mukesha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mukesha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mukesha is looking to take a break and control but Kustavo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kustavo is trying to get back to full guard.
Kustavo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mukesha tries to stand and escape but Kustavo is controlling the position.
Kustavo punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kustavo rushes Mukesha and presses him up against the cage.
Mukesha looking to throw knees to the head but Kustavo is blocking nicely.
Mukesha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukesha has his takedown stuffed
and Kustavo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukesha is breathing heavily.
Kustavo throws a nice looking combination but Mukesha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kustavo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukesha counters by clinching up.
Kustavo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mukesha prevents it.
Mukesha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kustavo blocks it with crossed arms.
Mukesha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kustavo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kustavo as Mukesha tries to tie him up.
Kustavo fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukesha misses with a knee to the head.
Kustavo tries to score a body lock takedown but Mukesha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kustavo decides to pull guard.
Mukesha wants to get up but he can't break Kustavo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kustavo 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.
Kustavo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mukesha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mukesha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukesha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mukesha distracts Kustavo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciprian Mukesha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geronimo Kustavo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kustavo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mukesha is looking to stand up but Kustavo isn't so interested in that idea.
Mukesha looking for a guillotine here but Kustavo defends easily.
Mukesha wants to stand up but Kustavo is controlling him.
Kustavo is working Mukesha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kustavo advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kustavo lands strikes from half guard.
Kustavo is trying for a kimura here. Mukesha looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kustavo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geronimo Kustavo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov comes to the cage accompanied by Red october. The crowd seem to be enjoying Evans's choice of entrance music: Metallica- For Whom The Bell Tolls. Greg Evans has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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266 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
Vadim Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Leonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonov tries to clinch up
and Evans counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans lands with a right hand.
Leonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Leonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leonov.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leonov fails to pull guard.
Leonov has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans tries to pull guard but Leonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Leonov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans jumps guard.
Evans looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leonov passes into side control.
An elbow from Leonov crashes against the mat.
Leonov prevents Evans from escaping the position.
Leonov lands a nice forearm strike.
Leonov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Leonov crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Leonov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Evans to see if he's OK.
Leonov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leonov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leonov is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Leonov drags him back down.
Leonov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Evans works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans won't allow Leonov to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evans is trying to control the position but Leonov postures up.
Evans seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Evans uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonov misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Evans 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.
Leonov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leonov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leonov misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Leonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans lands with a nice combination. Leonov backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooh a lovely combination from Evans sends Leonov down but not out. Evans dives into side control looking to finish.
Leonov tries to bench press Evans off him but Evans keeps the position.
Evans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leonov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Evans stands up and beckons Leonov to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leonov being controlled here momentarily.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans wants to stand up but Leonov is controlling him.
Evans trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans pulls Leonov in close to his closed guard and prevents Leonov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leonov cracks Evans with a solid left hand.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Leonov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov throws and elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leonov's guard. Nice move by Evans!
Evans content to stall in guard here.
Leonov 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.
Leonov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans stands up and waves to Leonov to follow him.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonov tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans lands a jab to Leonov's midsection.
Evans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Evans wants to stand and escape but Leonov is having none of it.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Leonov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Evans wants to improve his position but Leonov is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Evans controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Leonov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Leonov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Evans lands with an overhand left.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Evans drops Leonov with a right and a left! Evans comes rushing in but Leonov regains his composure and manages to keep Evans in guard.
It looks like Vadim Leonov has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans 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.
Leonov lands some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans holds on to Leonov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Leonov 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.
Leonov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leonov landing strikes from the mount and Evans is in trouble!
Evans is squirming around, avoiding Leonov's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Evans is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Evans and Leonov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Evans gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Evans is concentrating on defense, preventing Leonov from advancing position.
Evans trying to hold on to Leonov's head to control him but Leonov postures up.
Leonov is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Leonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Leonov is having none of it.
Leonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonov won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leonov throws a combination that misses
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leonov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leonov stands up and waves to Evans to follow him.
Leonov looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming.
Evans is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Evans cracks Leonov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Greg Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Evans throws a right hand that Leonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonov also avoids with ease.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Leonov, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Leonov against the cage but Leonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans throws a right hand that Leonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonov also avoids with ease.
Leonov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Leonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Evans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vadim Leonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Greg Evans!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Greg Evans!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Greg Evans!
Greg Evans wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Uliramokikiroee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada comes to the cage accompanied by Farewell of Slavyanka. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Uliramokikiroee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada misses with a few strikes there.
Uliramokikiroee wants to clinch.
Leningrada takes the fight into the clinch.
Uliramokikiroee is looking to break free of the clinch but Leningrada has double underhooks.
Leningrada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uliramokikiroee.
Leningrada lands a left hand.
Uliramokikiroee is trying to break the clinch but Leningrada has him pressed against the cage.
Uliramokikiroee tries to break the clinch but Leningrada is controlling the position.
Uliramokikiroee wants to get back to striking at distance but Leningrada won't allow it.
Leningrada lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
A left hand lands to the body for Leningrada.
Uliramokikiroee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leningrada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uliramokikiroees head.
Uliramokikiroee is rocked!
Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uliramokikiroee backwards.
Uliramokikiroee is still on wobbly legs! Can Leningrada finish him?
Leningrada unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Uliramokikiroee! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Leningrada is unloading with more strikes now! Uliramokikiroee drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blokada Leningrada!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Canelo Jhonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Glorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glorious has chosen Pimp C - Knockin Doors Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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135 lbs
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154 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Canelo Jhonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Collin Glorious!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glorious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jhonson wants to clinch.
Jhonson misses with a double jab.
Jhonson checks a leg kick.
Jhonson fails to land the takedown.
Glorious stuffs the takedown attempt from Jhonson. Jhonson gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jhonson wants to get back to striking at distance but Glorious won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jhonson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glorious is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canelo Jhonson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Glorious - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Glorious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glorious works the jab nicely.
Glorious swinging wilding here.
Jhonson dodges the punch combination from Glorious.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jhonson.
Jhonson swinging wilding here.
Canelo Jhonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jhonson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jhonson tries to close the distance and clinch but Glorious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jhonson tries for a takedown but Glorious sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Jhonson.
Jhonson throws a sloppy head kick and Glorious moves out of range easily.
Jhonson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glorious checks it well.
Jhonson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glorious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jhonson moves away.
Jhonson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Glorious throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Canelo Jhonson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glorious drops Jhonson with a big left hand! Jhonson is injured, injured bad! Glorious jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Collin Glorious!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Mollenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing Comte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comte has chosen Laser life by Blood Brothers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Mollenhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boxing Comte!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollenhauer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saul Mollenhauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mollenhauer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mollenhauer shoots in but Comte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Mollenhauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Comte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mollenhauer.
Comte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Saul Mollenhauer has been cut.
Jab by Comte.
Comte throws an overhand right that has Mollenhauer reeling! Comte follows up with more punches and Mollenhauer is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boxing Comte!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao comes into the arena with Mortal Kombat-Techno Kombat blaring out of the sound system. Torres has chosen Adagio For Strings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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149 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Torres!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lao is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well.
Lao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Torres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lao is controlling him well.
Lao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torres, who protects the arm well.
Torres parries the strikes from Lao easily there. Lao is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torres to escape.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Torres is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lao has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torres lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres wants to clinch.
Lao misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lao checks a leg kick.
Lao avoids the head kick by Torres.
Lao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Kung Lao has been cut.
Lao takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Torres throws a head kick that misses
and Lao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kid Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Torres!
Lao punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lao content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to get to half guard.
Torres in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Lao's attempts to control the action.
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lao content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lao with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Torres can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lao stalling.
Lao wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Lao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lao trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Lao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lao stops Torres from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lao in particular looking to stall.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kung Lao just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lao avoids the head kick by Torres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kung Lao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Torres clinches up with Lao and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lao.
Lao gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lao pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lao moves into full mount! Torres won't be happy about that!
Torres tries to buck Lao off but he can't manage it.
Lao avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Lao tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Lao controlling from the full mount.
Torres keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Torres looks a forlorn figure.
Lao controlling from the full mount.
Lao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Lao controlling the pace for now.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lao stops Torres from standing up.
Lao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lao just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Torres looks like he's trying to stand up.
Torres wants to stand back up but Lao manages to pass into side control.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lao off and has taken his back!
Torres struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lao is holding onto Torres's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
That's four 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.
Lao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Torres avoids the attempt from Lao to control.
Lao is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kung Lao just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Torres gets caught flat footed, as Lao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Torres wants to stand and escape but Lao is having none of it.
Lao won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Lao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kung Lao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Torres gets caught flat footed, as Lao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Torres is trying to control the position but Lao postures up.
Torres wants to stand but Lao is controlling the position.
Lao trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Lao 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lao advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Lao seems content to control.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Lao wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Lao winds up and cracks Torres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Lao trying to control the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Torres scores with a head kick.
Torres misses with a combination
and Lao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lao is taking a breather. Torres says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lao wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Torres trying to get back to full guard but Lao takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kid Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lao putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lao with good strikes from the mount here!
Lao landing strikes from the mount and Torres is in trouble!
Torres can't escape the position.
Lao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lao is landing with some decent strikes but Torres is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lao controlling the position easily from mount.
Lao working Torres over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao lands a nice shot to the head.
Lao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.
Lao controlling from the full mount.
Lao prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Lao content just to control the position here.
Lao working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Lao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Kung Lao!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Kung Lao!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kung Lao!
Kung Lao wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tor Nansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenny Klorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nansen comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Thunder. Klorian has chosen Hong Kong - Mauro Picotto as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
165 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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24
165 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tor Nansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fenny Klorian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klorian misses with a wild combination.
Klorian wants to clinch.
Klorian misses with a wild body shot.
Klorian throws the left hand but Nansen avoids the punch easily.
Nansen 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.
Nansen advances position into side control!
Nansen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nansen wants to control but Klorian is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klorian tries to buck Nansen off but Nansen is having none of it.
Klorian throws Nansen to one side and escapes!
Nansen closes the distance and clinches up with Klorian, looking for a takedown. Nansen pushes Klorian against the cage but Klorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klorian tries to close the distance and clinch but Nansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nansen manages to avoid it.
Klorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nansen moves away.
Fenny Klorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen misses with the combination.
Nansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Klorian.
Klorian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two 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.
Klorian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klorian throws a head kick that misses.
Klorian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klorian is looking to score with low kicks.
Klorian tries to clinch but Nansen moves out of range.
Klorian throws a head kick but Nansen moves out of range.
Nansen avoids the body shot from Klorian.
Klorian misses with an uppercut.
Nansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Klorian throws a combination that misses
and Klorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klorian throws a hook but Nansen avoids it easily.
Nansen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Fenny Klorian has been cut.
Klorian misses with a head kick.
Fenny Klorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nansen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen feints and as Klorian raises his hands in defense, Nansen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nansen pushes down on Klorian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nansen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nansen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klorian is refusing to be controlled, as Nansen sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen trying to mount his opponent but Klorian defends it.
Nansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klorian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nansen 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nansen misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Nansen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fenny Klorian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klorian closes the distance but Nansen moves to the side
and Nansen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Klorian's knee momentarily.
Klorian lands with a nice body punch.
Klorian clinches but Nansen breaks the clinch
and Nansen counters with an outside leg kick.
Klorian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nansen rather than just go for the knockout.
Klorian throws the left hand but Nansen avoids the punch easily.
Klorian wants to clinch but Nansen slips to the side
and Nansen counters with a nice body shot.
Klorian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nansen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Klorian has hold of Nansen's hands but Nansen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nansen throwing shots but Klorian is blocking nicely.
Nansen wants to free his trapped foot but Klorian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Klorian is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nansen jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nansen trying to control the position but Klorian is working away.
Nansen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two 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.
BOOM! Nansen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nansen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Klorian because Nansen loaded up on that one.
Klorian is trying desperately to improve position.
Nansen controlling the pace for now.
Nansen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klorian tries to lock up and control but Nansen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nansen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Klorian has worked his arm free - good work by Klorian!
Nansen swings around for an armbar but Klorian sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nansen's guard.
Nansen controls Klorian momentarily but Klorian frees himself.
Klorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klorian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klorian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nansen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Klorian's guard now.
Klorian keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Klorian looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nansen has picked Klorian up and slammed him! Klorian can't keep hold of the triangle and Nansen manages to pass to side control!
Klorian is not content to let Nansen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Nansen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fenny Klorian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Klorian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nansen finds it's way round the side to connect with Klorian's head.
Klorian misses with an uppercut. Nansen saw that one coming.
Klorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klorian.
Klorian tries to land a leg kick but Nansen saw it coming and moves away.
Nansen 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.
Nansen is pushing down on Klorian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Klorian is fighting to maintain full guard but Nansen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nansen wants to work for an arm triangle but Klorian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nansen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Klorian's thigh. Klorian counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
Klorian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nansen passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klorian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Klorian keeping full guard, as Nansen tries to pass.
Klorian looking for a guillotine here but Nansen defends easily.
Tor Nansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klorian wants to get back to his feet but Nansen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen advances to half guard.
Fenny Klorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klorian looking for submissions off his back.
Nansen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Klorian wants to control but Nansen passes into side.
Nansen tries to move to mount but Klorian blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nansen landing a few strikes.
Nansen lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nansen trying to control the action but Klorian is working from the bottom.
Nansen controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tor Nansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nansen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tor Nansen!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Tor Nansen!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Tor Nansen!
Tor Nansen wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klem Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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20
155 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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23
150 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakuin Ekaku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klem Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekaku jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopper.
Hopper throws a series of punches but Ekaku moves out of range.
Klem Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Hopper.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
Hopper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Hopper misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
Hopper looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Ekaku swinging wilding here.
Hopper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopper scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ekaku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hopper is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hopper looks gassed!
Ekaku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ekaku throws a head kick but Hopper moves out of range.
Ekaku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekaku gets the takedown into side control.
Ekaku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ekaku works to advance to full mount. Hopper defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ekaku is trying to control here but Hopper has managed to regain half guard.
Ekaku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ekaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Hopper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku wants to pass to mount but Hopper is defending the position.
Ekaku blocks the strikes from Hopper.
Hopper wants to get back to his feet.
Ekaku 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.
Hopper missing with punches from the bottom.
Hopper has hold of Ekaku's hands but Ekaku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper pushes Ekaku off but Ekaku dives into side control.
Hopper can't do much from the bottom here.
Hopper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekaku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hopper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ekaku connects with a nice short shot to Hopper's temple.
Ekaku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hopper!
Ekaku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ekaku controlling the position easily from mount.
Ekaku looking to secure an arm triangle but Hopper defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper wants to control but Ekaku is having none of it.
Hopper is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hopper is working to get back to half guard.
Ekaku throws some wild stikes that Hopper manages to avoid easily.
Ekaku lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopper is trying desperately to improve position.
Ekaku landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku dominated that round.
That's time! Ekaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hopper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Hopper.
Ekaku defending well as Hopper loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopper.
Hopper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekaku counters with a single leg into guard. Hopper didn't expect that.
Ekaku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hopper's guard.
Ekaku is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ekaku wants to finish this one by submission but Hopper is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ekaku.
Hopper can't escape the position.
Ekaku looking to secure an arm triangle but Hopper defends it well.
Ekaku controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ekaku looking to control but Hopper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ekaku avoids the attempt from Hopper to control.
Hopper is looking to get to half guard.
Ekaku working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hopper looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ekaku! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hakuin Ekaku!
Hakuin Ekaku retains his featherweight title!
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