J.O.R.G 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Wupaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bastard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boris Wupaski's chin.

Bastard
vs
Wupaski

225 cm
30
288 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

195 cm
34
260 lbs
22 - 9 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Boris Wupaski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wupaski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wupaski counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wupaski. That snapped Bastard's head back.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Wupaski misses with a wild combination.
Wupaski blocks a head kick by Bastard.
Bastard has a takedown stuffed.
Wupaski throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Wupaski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bastard's hands.
Wupaski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bastard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wupaski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bastard.
Bastard drops his hands momentarily and Wupaski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bastard moves in looking to clinch but Wupaski pushes him off.

Bastard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wupaski on his heels. He'll look to pass Wupaski's guard now, I'm sure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Wupaski keeps moving.

Bastard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wupaski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bastard has Wupaski in his guard.
Wupaski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Big Bastard.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Wupaski avoids it well.
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wupaski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wupaski.
Wupaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wupaski misses with a hook.
Bastard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wupaski.
Bastard misses with a leg kick.
Bastard shoots for a double leg takedown but Wupaski sprawls well. He's pushed Bastard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wupaski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wupaski looks to throw the jab but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Wupaski does it's job there.
A combination from Wupaski does no damage.
Boris Wupaski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wupaski stuffs the takedown attempt from Bastard. Bastard gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastard tries to clinch up but Wupaski circles away and keeps his distance.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wupaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wupaski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wupaski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bastard shoots in for a double leg but Wupaski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wupaski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bastard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wupaski throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard shoots in but no luck this time.
Wupaski tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wupaski circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard tests Wupaski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wupaski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.
Bastard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Bastard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastard misses with a low kick.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bastard slips a straight right by Wupaski.
Wupaski lands with a nice body punch.
Wupaski lands a leg kick that knocks Bastard off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Wupaski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wupaski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.
Bastard fails with the takedown.
Wupaski throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wupaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch but Wupaski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wupaski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Bastard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wupaski, pushing him back against the cage.
Bastard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Wupaski breaks the clinch.
Bastard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wupaski keeps the fight on the outside.
Wupaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Wupaski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wupaski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wupaski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard tries to clinch but Wupaski is having none of it.
Wupaski misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Bastard. Those never looked like landing.
Bastard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wupaski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wupaski scores with a nice right hand.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Wupaski.
Wupaski lands with a nice body punch.
Wupaski swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wupaski.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch but Wupaski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wupaski missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard tries to clinch
and Wupaski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wupaski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wupaski throws an off balance right hand

and Bastard counters with a single leg into guard. Wupaski didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wupaski can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Bastard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wupaski being controlled here, momentarily.
Wupaski keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
Bastard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wupaski has a closed guard, preventing Bastard from standing up.

We're going to have a standup here because Big Bastard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bastard cracks Wupaski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Wupaski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bastard shoots for a double leg takedown but Wupaski sprawls well. He's pushed Bastard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wupaski misses with a looping right.
Boris Wupaski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wupaski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wupaski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wupaski throws a series of strikes that have Bastard backpedaling.
Bastard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
Wupaski checks a low kick from Bastard.
Wupaski throws a lazy uppercut
and Bastard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard wants to clinch.
Bastard throws a solid leg kick but Wupaski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bastard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bastard or perhaps it was just good defense by Wupaski which made him look bad.
Wupaski misses with a hook to the body

and Bastard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wupaski!
Bastard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bastard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wupaski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bastard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bastard looking to ground and pound but Wupaski is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bastard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wupaski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wupaski!
Bastard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastard, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boris Wupaski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bastard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Bastard moves into range and clinches up with Wupaski.
Wupaski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wupaski.
Wupaski stalling.
Wupaski continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Wupaski lands with a left to the head.
Wupaski working hard to break the clinch.

Wupaski breaks from the clinch.
Wupaski connects with a body shot.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Bastard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wupaski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bastard. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Bastard defending well as Wupaski loads up on a big left hand.
Wupaski lunges at Bastard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bastard's hand.
Bastard moves out of range of the strikes.
Wupaski misses the jab.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Wupaski.
Bastard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boris Wupaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard tries to clinch but Wupaski moves out of range.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch but Wupaski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bastard throws a chopping leg kick but Wupaski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Wupaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wupaski throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
Boris Wupaski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wupaski. No joy for Bastard on that attempt.
Bastard wants to slow Wupaski down by chopping away at his legs.
Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wupaski.
Wupaski moves out of range of the body kick.
Wupaski connects with a looping right hand.
Wupaski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wupaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Wupaski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wupaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastard.
Wupaski stuffs the takedown attempt from Bastard. Bastard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Wupaski - just one landing.
Wupaski dips to his left and cracks Bastard with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wupaski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.
Nice shot lands for Wupaski.
Wupaski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wupaski connects with the punch.
Wupaski scores with a punch to the head.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Wupaski's shoulder, as Wupaski tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Bastard with that takedown attempt.
Wupaski throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Wupaski avoids nicely.
Wupaski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wupaski cracks Bastard with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wupaski connects with the punch.
Wupaski throws a series of punches but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wupaski as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Wupaski.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wupaski slaps away a takedown attempt from Bastard, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bastard closes the distance and pushes Wupaski back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wupaski prevents Bastard from breaking the clinch.
Big Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wupaski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Wupaski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wupaski 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Wupaski!
A relieved looking Boris Wupaski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Dexter has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dexter
vs
Sobchak

225 cm
32
300 lbs
19 - 19 - 0

182 cm
30
303 lbs
22 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Dexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jeff Sobchak !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobchak tries to move into range but Dexter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Jeff Sobchak has been cut.
Sobchak looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sobchak fails with the takedown
and Dexter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dexter throws the kick towards the body but Sobchak avoids it.
Sobchak checks a leg kick.
Dexter tries for a takedown but Sobchak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Dexter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Sobchak as Dexter shoots in.
Dexter lands a lovely overhand right.
Sobchak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dexter lands a head shot.
Dexter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobchak .
Dexter tries for a takedown but Sobchak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dexter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobchak avoids the body shot from Dexter.
Sobchak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dexter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dexter cracks Sobchak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobchak avoids it really well and circles away.
Dexter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobchak walks into a straight right hand from Dexter.
Dexter cracks Sobchak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sobchak enables Dexter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sobchak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dexter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobchak wants to stand up but Dexter is controlling him.
Dexter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Dexter gets to his feet - Sobchak follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sobchak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Dexter looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobchak is just out of range.
Sobchak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dexter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dexter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dexter throws a sloppy head kick and Sobchak moves out of range easily.
Mark Dexter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobchak slaps away a takedown attempt from Dexter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dexter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sobchak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dexter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dexter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobchak as he avoids it easily.
Dexter misses with a takedown attempt
and Sobchak counters with a nice body kick.
Dexter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobchak moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dexter.
Dexter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sobchak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sobchak lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dexter.

Dexter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dexter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobchak tries to kick Dexter off but Dexter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dexter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dexter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sobchak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dexter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dexter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sobchak is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Dexter!
A very excited looking Mark Dexter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Rounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Rounder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Short's chin.

Rounder
vs
Short

211 cm
19
277 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Rounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Short!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rounder misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Short counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rounder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Short trying to control the position from guard on top but Rounder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Short postures up.
Short is pushing down on Rounder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rounder is fighting to maintain full guard but Short has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rounder tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Rounder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Short is working away from the top position though.
Rounder wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rounder pushes Short off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rounder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rounder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rounder tries to clinch but Short moves away

and Short counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Short stands up and waves to Rounder to follow him.

Rounder gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rounder just stands there and leans against the cage.

Rounder manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Rounder misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rounder tries to close the distance and clinch but Short swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rounder wants to clinch but Short slips to the side

and Short counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rounder 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.

Rounder is working an open guard so Short takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rounder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Short tries to keep at a distance but Rounder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Short tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rounder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rounder tries to clinch

so Short counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rounder keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Rounder trying to control the position.
Short wants to control from the top but Rounder keeps moving.

Rounder is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rounder is trying to keep Short in close.
Rounder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rounder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Short is one step ahead there.
Rounder is trying to control the position but Short postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Short misses with a takedown attempt
and Rounder counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Short 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.

Rounder is looking to clinch but Short is avoiding it.
Short with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rounder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Rounder clinches.
Short tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Short misses with a punch to the body.
Rounder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rounder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Rounder manages to break the clinch.
Al Rounder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Short shoots for a takedown but Rounder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Rounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Short.
Short circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rounder lands a big head kick that sends Short tumbling to the mat! Rounder takes a step backwards and waves Short back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Jake Short has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Short circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Rounder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Rounder. No joy for Short on that attempt.
Rounder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Short swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Short on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rounder tries to clinch there but Short circles away.
Rounder closes the distance looking to clinch

and Short counters with a shoot takedown. Rounder fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rounder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rounder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rounder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rounder manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rounder lands a heavy elbow.

Rounder swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Rounder!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Ridgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes to the cage accompanied by Biohazard- Punishment. Ridgeon has chosen who let the dogs out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lewis Ridgeon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Castle
vs
Ridgeon

189 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)
NEBULA Clothing

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Lewis Ridgeon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Castle gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ridgeon breaks from the clinch.
Castle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Castle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castle misses with a takedown
enabling Ridgeon to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
Castle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Castle duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Castle takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castle tries to pull guard but Ridgeon won't allow it.
Castle tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeon avoids it by throwing Castle back against the cage.
Castle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castle missing with knees to the body.

Castle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ridgeon trying to control from the bottom.
Castle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castle is pressing down on Ridgeon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ridgeon is holding on for now.
Castle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ridgeon is concentrating on defense, preventing Castle from advancing position.
Ridgeon wants to control but Castle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ridgeon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castle lands strikes from half guard.
Castle wants to pass the guard but Ridgeon is defending well.
Castle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Castle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ridgeon's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castle with the ground and pound but Ridgeon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Castle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castle postures up.
Ridgeon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ridgeon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Ridgeon working for a triangle but Castle defends it easily.
Castle throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castle throws a big elbow that misses.
Ridgeon has Castle pulled in close to control his posture.
Castle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle wants to pass the guard but Ridgeon is keeping the position.
Castle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castle throws a big right hand that misses.
Castle throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ridgeon is on top in guard.
Castle has momentary wrist control but Ridgeon slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Ridgeon trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Castle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ridgeon controlling from the top position.
Ridgeon trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Castle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Castle'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.

Castle with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ridgeon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ridgeon.
Ridgeon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castle is trying to keep Ridgeon in close.
Ridgeon won't allow Castle to sweep him here.
Ridgeon trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Frank Castle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Castle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ridgeon's head.
Ridgeon has his hands clasped together around Castle's back. He's all about the action.
Castle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ridgeon to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ridgeon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castle preventing the sweep.
Castle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castle postures up in Ridgeon's guard and throws a big left but Ridgeon blocks it.
Ridgeon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Castle throws an elbow that misses. Ridgeon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Castle's guard. Nice move by Ridgeon!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeon stopping the sweep attempt from Castle.
Castle is working hard here to advance position.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Ridgeon from controlling successfully.
Ridgeon throws a big right hand that misses.

Castle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeon wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Castle working a defensive guard here.
Castle pulls Ridgeon in close to prevent any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Castle or perhaps it was just good defense by Ridgeon which made him look bad.
Castle tries for a takedown but Ridgeon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle moves in looking to clinch but Ridgeon pushes him off.

Ridgeon has closed the distance and engaged Castle in a clinch.
Ridgeon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castle prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ridgeon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ridgeon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ridgeon after a bit of a struggle.

Ridgeon manages to break the clinch.

Ridgeon clinches up with Castle and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castle.
Ridgeon managing to block the knees to the body from Castle.
Castle tries to land a knee to the head but Ridgeon blocks with his arms.
Ridgeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castle.
Castle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ridgeon stalling.
Ridgeon tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ridgeon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Castle is trying to drag Ridgeon to the mat but Ridgeon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ridgeon missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lewis Ridgeon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Castle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ridgeon closes the distance and pushes Castle back into the cage.
Castle wants to take the fight to the mat but Ridgeon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Ridgeon breaks from the clinch.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ridgeon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castle.

Castle drives through and clinches with Ridgeon against the cage.

Castle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ridgeon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Castle 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.
Ridgeon wants to control his opponent's hands but Castle gets his hands free.
Ridgeon controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Ridgeon trying to control the hands but Castle won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle is striking from the back but Ridgeon escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Castle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ridgeon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Castle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castle is looking to work some ground and pound but Ridgeon has wrist control.
Castle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ridgeon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castle throws a strike but Ridgeon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Ridgeon from controlling successfully.
Ridgeon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Castle's head.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Ridgeon from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeon stopping the sweep attempt from Castle.
Castle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ridgeon controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeon trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Ridgeon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lewis Ridgeon.
Castle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ridgeon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ridgeon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castle quickly recovers to half guard.
Castle is trying to get back to full guard.
Ridgeon is looking to stall here but Castle recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeon stopping the sweep attempt from Castle.
Ridgeon cracks Castle with a solid left hand.
Ridgeon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castle is keeping the position for now.
Castle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castle looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ridgeon sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lewis Ridgeon.
I think Ridgeon 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 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lewis Ridgeon!
Lewis Ridgeon gave a mention to [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ballbag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Moffat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moffat has chosen The Strokes - Hard To Explain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ballbag
vs
Moffat

201 cm
27
287 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
295 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Ballbag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Moffat!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ballbag moves into the clinch.

Ballbag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moffat tries to clinch but Ballbag moves out of range.
Harry Ballbag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ballbag lands a left and a right that send Moffat crashing to the mat, dazed. Ballbag thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Moffat is rocked!

It looks like Scott Moffat has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballbag plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Moffat to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Moffat just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Ballbag!
Harry Ballbag managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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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 Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Thomas looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Gracie
vs
Thomas

178 cm
29
150 lbs
25 - 14 - 1

175 cm
33
148 lbs
24 - 30 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ultimate Fighting Gear

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 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot

and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gracie has hold of Thomas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Thomas seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Thomas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Thomas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renzo Gracie!
Renzo Gracie is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Renzo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes into the arena with R.Kelly- The worlds greatest blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

White
vs
Vlad

198 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
34
313 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vlad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Vlad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vlad working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vlad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White pushes Vlad off looking to stand but Vlad dives back in and keeps control.
Vlad controlling the action here.
White has hold of Vlad's hands but Vlad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vlad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Vlad.
Vlad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vlad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vlad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vlad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vlad lands strikes from half guard.
Vlad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
White trying to control but Vlad postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vlad stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
White throws a jab when Vlad was well out of range.

Vlad closes the distance and clinches.

Vlad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
White is looking to regain half guard here but Vlad keeps moving and retains side control.
Vlad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vlad lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused White some visible discomfort.
Vlad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vlad cracks White with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vlad landing strikes.

White is rocked!

Vlad decides to stand back up.
White misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vlad moves into the clinch.

Vlad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. White can't fight it off and eventually Vlad manages to take the fight to the floor. White looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vlad gets to his feet - White follows without any prompting.
Vlad walks into a jab.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Vlad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

White tries to sprawl but Vlad drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Vlad is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlad is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
Vlad scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Vlad stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows White to get to his feet.

Vlad closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Vlad has dropped down and is working for a takedown. White is trying to keep an underhook but Vlad manages to get the takedown into half guard.
White taking some punishment here, with Vlad in his half guard.

Vlad decides to return to a standing position.

Vlad closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad stops a takedown attempt from White.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vlad lands with a short shot to the head.
Vlad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vlad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vlad obliges.

Vlad has hold of one of White's legs. White is fighting the takedown attempt but Vlad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Vlad gets to his feet - White follows without any prompting.

Vlad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vlad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vlad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vlad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vlad - that landed with a thud.
Vlad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Vlad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vlad manages to end up in side control.
Vlad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear White down.
Vlad scores with punches from side control.
Vlad scoring with punches from side control.
Vlad landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Vlad decides to stand back up.
White swings widly with a right hand

and Vlad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vlad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Vlad.
A right handed body shot lands from Vlad.
Vlad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vlad lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Vlad has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and White goes down! Vlad dives on top of him - White manages to get guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olbrzymi Vlad dominated that round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vlad clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.

It looks like James White has been cut.

Vlad lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vlad is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Vlad gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

A momentary lapse in concentration from White enables Vlad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. White manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oh White is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vlad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad trying to control but White is working from the bottom.

Vlad stands up and waves to White to follow him.

Vlad moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Vlad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vlad digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vlad is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Vlad.
Vlad pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vlad.
A short body shot lands from Vlad as the two fighters clinch.
Vlad scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Vlad.
A right hook to the body lands for Vlad.
Vlad lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vlad.

Vlad has hold of one of White's legs. White is fighting the takedown attempt but Vlad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vlad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vlad distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vlad sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vlad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vlad distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vlad loads up on a big left hand. White felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Vlad looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! White can't hide his disappointment, as Vlad celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olbrzymi Vlad! Olbrzymi Vlad retains his super heavyweight title!