UFC 15 - Strikes vs Valasvatsa PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Walter

185 cm
27
182 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

173 cm
26
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Walter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Walter.
Walter falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Walter didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walter's head.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez works over Walter with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walter's head.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Walter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Walter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Walter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez stands up over Walter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Walter looking for a triangle here. Sanchez is fighting it but it looks tight! Walter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanchez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stephan Walter!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Green DragonBro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DragonBro
vs
Skywalker

165 cm
26
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
142 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Green DragonBro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Skywalker.
DragonBro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skywalker lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Skywalker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DragonBro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DragonBro was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Skywalker cracks DragonBro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. DragonBro does a little dance to reset his feet.
DragonBro tries a head kick but it misses.

Skywalker clinches.
DragonBro wants to get back to striking at distance but Skywalker won't allow it.
DragonBro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skywalker.
DragonBro avoids the elbow strike from Skywalker, against the cage.
DragonBro lands an elbow inside that Skywalker shrugs off.

It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
DragonBro blocks an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Skywalker blocks an elbow strike from DragonBro.
DragonBro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DragonBro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DragonBro looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Skywalker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
DragonBro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skywalker 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.
Skywalker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skywalker is nestled in close to DragonBro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Skywalker throwing shots but DragonBro is blocking nicely.
Skywalker working the head and body with strikes.
Skywalker thows a huge punch but DragonBro dodges it nicely.
Skywalker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
DragonBro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns DragonBro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Skywalker working the ground and pound effectively.

DragonBro is rocked!
A big strike lands for Skywalker! That's really hurt DragonBro and he's turned his back - Skywalker keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Skywalker jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Skywalker!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snord Cranston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Szczevnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Szczevnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cranston
vs
Szczevnikov

170 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
29
144 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Snord Cranston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Szczevnikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczevnikov shoots for a takedown but Cranston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szczevnikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cranston is looking to clinch.
Cranston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cranston tries to clinch but Szczevnikov moves away

and Szczevnikov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cranston!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Szczevnikov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Szczevnikov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cranston has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cranston!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cranston throws and elbow that misses. Szczevnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cranston's guard. Nice move by Szczevnikov!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranston seems keen to control Szczevnikov's posture.
Szczevnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cranston is keeping the position for now.

Szczevnikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cranston looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cranston looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cranston!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczevnikov prevents Cranston from moving into mount.
Cranston is looking to take a break and control but Szczevnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cranston works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Szczevnikov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Szczevnikov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cranston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Szczevnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cranston tries to clinch up but Szczevnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Cranston wants to clinch but Szczevnikov slips to the side

and Szczevnikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cranston won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cranston stops Szczevnikov from passing to mount.

Szczevnikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cranston has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Szczevnikov but great work by Cranston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov manages to get back to half guard.
Cranston trying to mount his opponent but Szczevnikov defends it.
Szczevnikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Szczevnikov keeping moving, preventing Cranston from controlling successfully.
Cranston throwing strikes but missing.
Cranston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cranston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szczevnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szczevnikov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczevnikov keeping full guard, as Cranston tries to pass.
Cranston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cranston is pressing down on Szczevnikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szczevnikov is holding on for now.
Cranston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Szczevnikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cranston works over Szczevnikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cranston throwing strikes but missing.
Cranston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cranston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cranston lands a couple of digs.
Szczevnikov keeping full guard, as Cranston tries to pass.
Szczevnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Szczevnikov keeping moving, preventing Cranston from controlling successfully.
Szczevnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cranston.
Cranston pushing down on Szczevnikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cranston is looking to take a break and control but Szczevnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cranston 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.
Cranston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cranston wants to take a breather but Szczevnikov is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczevnikov looking to control.
Cranston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Szczevnikov's head.
Cranston is in close to Szczevnikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cranston stopping the sweep attempt from Szczevnikov.
Cranston cracks Szczevnikov with a solid left hand.
Szczevnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szczevnikov is on top in guard.
Szczevnikov looks gassed!
Cranston pulls Szczevnikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Szczevnikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Szczevnikov preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Snord Cranston will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Cranston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szczevnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranston defends it nicely.
Cranston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jan Szczevnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szczevnikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cranston counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Szczevnikov!
Cranston with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Cranston.
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!
Cranston with a couple of short strikes.
Szczevnikov is in a horrible position here. Cranston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Szczevnikov is rocked!
Cranston looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Szczevnikov covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snord Cranston!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry McCallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gahiji Sentwali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

McCallister
vs
Sentwali

195 cm
21
266 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

208 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry McCallister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gahiji Sentwali!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sentwali throws a hook but McCallister avoids it easily.

McCallister closes the distance and clinches.
McCallister putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sentwali in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCallister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sentwali working hard to break the clinch.
McCallister has Sentwali pressed against the cage, preventing Sentwali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sentwali tries to break free but McCallister pushes him back against the cage.
Sentwali prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sentwali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCallister goes for a takedown attempt but Sentwali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sentwali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sentwali. No joy for McCallister on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry McCallister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sentwali throws out a powerful jab.
McCallister fails with the takedown.
McCallister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sentwali.

McCallister gets a double leg takedown into Sentwali's guard.
Sentwali is looking to stand up but McCallister isn't so interested in that idea.
McCallister sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCallister trying to control the position from guard on top but Sentwali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Henry McCallister just wasn't active enough.
McCallister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for McCallister with that takedown attempt.
Sentwali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCallister on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown by McCallister or perhaps it was just good defense by Sentwali which made him look bad.
McCallister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sentwali as he avoids it easily.
Gahiji Sentwali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCallister is breathing heavily.
Sentwali misses with an uppercut. McCallister saw that one coming.

Sentwali cracks McCallister with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sentwali has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McCallister to stand back up!

McCallister is rocked!

It looks like Henry McCallister 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!
Sentwali is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches McCallister flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! McCallister is out cold! Sentwali holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gahiji Sentwali!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scars. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ray Master was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jackman
vs
Master

170 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnie Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Master!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Master counters with a right hand to the body.

Master closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Master keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackman's efforts to push away.
Jackman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackman wants to get back to striking at distance but Master won't allow it.
Master lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Johnie Jackman has been cut.
Master lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Master obliges.
Jackman takes an elbow to the temple.
Master scores with a knee to the head.
Master lands an elbow just above Jackman 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Master - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackman is trying to push Master away but Master has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Master stalling against the cage.
Knees to the body from Master.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman can't break the clinch.
Jackman tries to break the clinch but Master is controlling the position.
Master lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
Jackman takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackman is breathing heavily.
Master lands an elbow inside that Jackman shrugs off.

Jackman is rocked!
Master lands a big knee to the head and Jackman goes down! Master pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Master!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Flare
vs
White

180 cm
25
206 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

180 cm
19
213 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75

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 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim White!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White takes a swing at Flare's ribcage but misses.
White leaves Flare with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flare misses with a low kick as White jumps back.
Flare shoots in but no luck this time.
White misses with a double jab.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White looks for the body kick but Flare saw that one coming.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flare.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White is looking to clinch.

Flare shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White wants to stand and escape but Flare is having none of it.
Flare controlling from the top position.
Flare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flare is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top!
White wants to control from the top but Flare keeps moving.
Flare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White tries to stand but Flare is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flare wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flare is breathing heavily.
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Flare keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control but Flare is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim White was stalling too much, according to the referee.
White throws a shot to the body.
Flare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White throws a nice looking combination but Flare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from White misses.

Flare scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim White dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

White misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Flare.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flare blocks a head kick by White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flare swinging wildly here.
Flare scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flare off to one side.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Flare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White falls off balance throwing a combination

and Flare counters with a takedown into side control.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Flare keeps moving and retains side control.
White manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to get back to full guard.
White wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Flare.

Flare is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is looking to escape.
John Flare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flare prevents White from improving his position.
Flare trying to pass the guard but White defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare prevents White from standing back up.
Flare is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Flare has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

Flare working for a guillotine from mount but White is in no mood to give up.
White tries to lock up and control but Flare gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flare is working for a guillotine from mount but White frees his head quite easily.
White tries to lock up and control but Flare gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flare kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flare avoids the attempt from White to control.
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 John Flare will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

White darts in and clinches Flare up against the cage.

Flare jumps guard and drags White to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Flare is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! White rolls with it to try and escape but Flare cranks on the arm and White is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Flare!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Kaka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kaka
vs
Parker

200 cm
30
200 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

189 cm
26
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Parker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaka sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parker misses with an uppercut

and Kaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaka.
Parker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Parker trying to control the position here.
Parker is looking to stand up but Kaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rodney Parker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kaka throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaka looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaka's waist but Kaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time.
Nate Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Parker.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaka enables Parker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaka is breathing heavily.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Kaka blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker distracts Kaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Parker landing some decent shots from guard.
Parker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaka is keeping the position for now.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parker trying to control but Kaka is working from the bottom.
Kaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Kaka keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is in close to Kaka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Parker scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Parker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Parker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Parker is in close to Kaka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Parker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parker throws and elbow that misses. Kaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parker's guard. Nice move by Kaka!
Parker wants to stand up but Kaka is controlling him.
Parker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Parker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kaka!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker with good strikes from the mount here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands a heavy elbow.
Kaka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Parker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Parker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Parker lands a big shot there that rocks Kaka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Kaka is rocked!
Parker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Kaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kaka scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Parker land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Parker stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Parker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bohlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Carlson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bohlin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanashimi wo Yasashisa Ni by Little by Little. Carlson Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Muse- Stockholm Syndrome. Chad Carlson Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bohlin
vs
Carlson Jr

165 cm
30
155 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

179 cm
27
147 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bohlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Carlson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohlin avoids the body shot from Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr lands with a good body shot.
Bohlin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bohlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Carlson Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Bohlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bohlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carlson Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Bohlin. Bohlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlson Jr throws a series of punches but Bohlin avoids them all with ease.
Carlson Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Carlson Jr clinches up with Bohlin and pushes him back against the cage.

Carlson Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carlson Jr manages to end up in side control.
Bohlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bohlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carlson Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bohlin gets full guard.
Carlson Jr wants to control from the top but Bohlin keeps moving.
Carlson Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bohlin is keeping the position for now.
Carlson Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson Jr passes Bohlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Carlson Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Bohlin strikes from the bottom but Carlson Jr uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Carlson Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bohlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlson Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bohlin keeps working.
Bohlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bohlin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carlson Jr's head.
Bohlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bohlin trying to control from Carlson Jr's half guard. Carlson Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bohlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bohlin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carlson Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bohlin's guard! Nice work there by Carlson Jr!
Carlson Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carlson Jr trying to control but Bohlin is working from the bottom.
Carlson Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bohlin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carlson Jr!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlson Jr wants to control but Bohlin is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bohlin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carlson Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carlson Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bohlin breaks from Carlson Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Bohlin goes for an armbar but Carlson Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Carlson Jr.
Bohlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlson Jr's guard.
Carlson Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr keeping full guard, as Bohlin tries to pass.
Bohlin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bohlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlson Jr is retaining full guard.
Bohlin advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlson Jr is staying active underneath Bohlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bohlin thows a huge punch but Carlson Jr dodges it nicely.
Carlson Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bohlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Carlson Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bohlin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carlson Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bohlin somewhat.
Chad Carlson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bohlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlson Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bohlin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carlson Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Bohlin is looking for a triangle but Carlson Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Carlson Jr preventing the sweep.
Carlson Jr wants to control from the top but Bohlin keeps moving.
Carlson Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bohlin is keeping the position for now.

Bohlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlson Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carlson Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Carlson Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson Jr won't allow Bohlin to sweep him here.
Carlson Jr looking to pass the guard.
Carlson Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Bohlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bohlin is looking for a triangle here but Carlson Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bohlin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carlson Jr's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Carlson Jr there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Bohlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carlson Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bohlin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carlson Jr.
Bohlin gets full guard.

Bohlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bohlin looking to control.
Carlson Jr wants to control from the top but Bohlin keeps moving.
Carlson Jr stays in close to Bohlin's body and controls the position.

Bohlin working for a triangle but Carlson Jr defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bohlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlson Jr defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bohlin keeping full guard, as Carlson Jr tries to pass.
Bohlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlson Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlson Jr stands up over Bohlin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tony Bohlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlson Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bohlin working for a triangle but Carlson Jr defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bohlin keeping moving, preventing Carlson Jr from controlling successfully.

Bohlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlson Jr defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlson Jr postures up in Bohlin's guard and throws a big left but Bohlin blocks it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bohlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlson Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carlson Jr lands a couple of digs.
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 Tony Bohlin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bohlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlson Jr circles away.
Bohlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlson Jr tries to avoid it but Bohlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlson Jr to the ground. Carlson Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlson Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carlson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohlin moves away.
Carlson Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Carlson Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bohlin backs up against the cage.
Carlson Jr leaves Bohlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Carlson Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlson Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Bohlin keeping moving, preventing Carlson Jr from controlling successfully.
Carlson Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bohlin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlson Jr looking to pass the guard.
Bohlin is trying to control the position but Carlson Jr postures up.

Bohlin working for a triangle but Carlson Jr defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bohlin has his foot on Carlson Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carlson Jr works his way back into a safe position though.

Bohlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bohlin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Carlson Jr stacks Bohlin 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 Carlson Jr!
Carlson Jr cracks Bohlin with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin is trying to control Carlson Jr's posture but Carlson Jr avoids it.
Carlson Jr trying to control the position but Bohlin is working away.
Carlson Jr working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohlin is looking to regain half guard here but Carlson Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Carlson Jr cracks Bohlin with a big elbow.
Bohlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bohlin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carlson Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bohlin some visible discomfort.
Bohlin is trying to control Carlson Jr's posture but Carlson Jr avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr trying to control the position but Bohlin is working away.
Carlson Jr tries to advance to mount but Bohlin denies him.
Bohlin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carlson Jr tries to move to mount but Bohlin blocks the move with his legs.
Carlson Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bohlin keeps working.
Carlson Jr landing a few strikes.
Bohlin is trying to get back to half guard.
Bohlin regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlson Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bohlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carlson Jr preventing the sweep.
Carlson Jr looking to pass the guard.
Carlson Jr preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlson Jr throws a strike but Bohlin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carlson Jr keeping full guard, as Bohlin tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bohlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carlson Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bohlin, into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Carlson Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carlson Jr 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Carlson Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonatan Valasvatsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Strikes
vs
Valasvatsa

186 cm
24
180 lbs
12 - 11 - 1

175 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joonatan Valasvatsa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Strikes moves into range and clinches up with Valasvatsa.
Strikes blocks a body shot from Valasvatsa.
Strikes is trying to break the clinch but Valasvatsa is controlling him.

Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valasvatsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valasvatsa misses the shot to the body.
Strikes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valasvatsa misses with a body shot.
Strikes throws a head kick but Valasvatsa moves out of range.

Strikes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valasvatsa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Strikes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valasvatsa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Valasvatsa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valasvatsa is leaning against Strikes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strikes lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valasvatsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strikes's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes with a knee to the head.
Valasvatsa misses with a body punch.
Strikes gets underhooks to prevent Valasvatsa's takedown attempt.
Strikes struggles to land a body shot inside as Valasvatsa controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Strikes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Strikes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valasvatsa avoids it.
Valasvatsa is stalling here.
Valasvatsa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valasvatsa stalling the fight.
Strikes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valasvatsa blocks it with crossed arms.

Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlos Strikes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strikes looks to throw a body kick
and Valasvatsa counters with a nice body shot.
Strikes misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Strikes misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strikes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strikes throws a head kick but Valasvatsa moves out of range.

Strikes clinches up against the cage.
Strikes wants to stall.
Valasvatsa slows down the pace here.
Valasvatsa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strikes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valasvatsa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strikes taking a breather.
Valasvatsa stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Strikes breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Valasvatsa.

Strikes rushes Valasvatsa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valasvatsa tries a body shot but Strikes blocks it.
Valasvatsa looking to stall.
Strikes crunches a lovely knee into Valasvatsa's ribcage.
Strikes stalling the fight.
Strikes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valasvatsa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Valasvatsa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strikes rather than just go for the knockout.
Strikes stuffs the takedown attempt from Valasvatsa. Valasvatsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joonatan Valasvatsa.
Strikes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valasvatsa looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Valasvatsa tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valasvatsa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strikes.
Strikes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valasvatsa managing to block the knees to the body from Strikes.

Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Strikes misses with a head kick.
Valasvatsa takes a swing at Strikes's ribcage but misses.

Strikes closes the distance and clinches.
Valasvatsa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strikes lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strikes lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strikes.
Strikes misses with an elbow strike.
Strikes wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Strikes connects with a leg kick. Valasvatsa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Strikes takes the fight into the clinch.
Valasvatsa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strikes.

Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes misses with a body shot.

Strikes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strikes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valasvatsa backwards.
Carlos Strikes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strikes has Valasvatsa pushed against the cage.
Strikes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Strikes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valasvatsa misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Strikes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valasvatsa.
Valasvatsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Strikes is just out of range.
Valasvatsa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strikes lands a head kick. Valasvatsa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Strikes avoids the body shot from Valasvatsa.
Valasvatsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Strikes is just out of range.
Strikes throws a sloppy head kick and Valasvatsa moves out of range easily.
Valasvatsa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strikes at a distance.

Valasvatsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Strikes is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa working away.

Valasvatsa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Strikes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joonatan Valasvatsa!