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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mouth Wash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Murhphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murhphy has chosen Scottish Music as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mouth Wash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Murhphy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wash throws a series of punches but Murhphy avoids them all with ease.
Wash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhphy wants to clinch up but Wash keeps it at a distance.
Murhphy throws a head kick that misses.
Wash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murhphy cracks the inside of Wash's front leg.
Wash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wash scores with a punch to the head.
Murhphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wash!
Murhphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wash slaps away a takedown attempt from Murhphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wash!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhphy closes the distance and clinches up with Wash, looking for a takedown. Murhphy pushes Wash against the cage but Wash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mouth Wash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Murhphy.
Wash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wash throws a series of strikes that have Murhphy backpedaling.
Wash with a nice cross.
Wash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Wash finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Wash.
Wash tries to bum rush Murhphy with a series of wild strikes but Murhphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wash misses with a body shot.
Wash paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murhphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wash circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wash connects with a right hand. Murhphy shakes it off.
Murhphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murhphy looks gassed!
Murhphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wash listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wash shoots in and drives through. Murhphy sprawls well.
Murhphy lands a high kick!
Wash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wash.
Wash getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murhphy has closed the distance and engaged Wash in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murhphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wash's efforts to push away.
Murhphy can't get the takedown.
Murhphy goes for a takedown attempt but Wash pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A lazy left from Wash finds it's target.
Wash throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhphy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wash!
Wash is squirming around, avoiding Murhphy's attempts to control the action.
Wash wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhphy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wash can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhphy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wash is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Murhphy looking to control but Wash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murhphy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wash hang on?
Murhphy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wash is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Murhphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murhphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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 Mouth Wash will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wash throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murhphy.
Wash connects with a looping right hand.
Wash avoids the body shot from Murhphy.
Wash misses with a two punch combination.
Wash tries to bum rush Murhphy with a series of wild strikes but Murhphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wash misses with a looping right.
Wash fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Wash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wash tries to bum rush Murhphy with a series of wild strikes but Murhphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wash looks to land a combination but Murhphy avoids it well.
Wash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wash swivels and escapes.
Wash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Wash misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murhphy.
Mouth Wash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Murhphy.
Wash misses with a double jab.
Wash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wash misses with a jab to the body
and Murhphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wash keeping moving, preventing Murhphy from controlling successfully.
Wash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murhphy is controlling him.
Murhphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murhphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murhphy wants to control from the top but Wash keeps moving.
Murhphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Murhphy slips nicely into half guard.
Murhphy is looking for a kimura here.
Wash wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Murhphy there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhphy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murhphy scoring with strikes but Wash is staying in there.
Wash has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Wash grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Wash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murhphy on the ground.
Murhphy tightening his grip on Wash, looking for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhphy is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Wash taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Murhphy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Murhphy!
Jon Murhphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall has chosen Cocaine Blues as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael Knight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Marshall!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Marshall tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Marshall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knight manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knight tries to get out of the position.
Knight wants to stand and escape but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall tries to stand but Knight is controlling from the bottom.
Marshall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight wants to stand but Marshall is controlling the position.
Marshall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marshall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from.
Knight is looking to stand up but Marshall isn't so interested in that idea.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Marshall trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Marshall hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Knight misses with the combination.
Marshall tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight throws a right hand that Marshall ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall also avoids with ease.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knight's guard.
Marshall trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Marshall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knight kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jon Marshall.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marshall takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jon Marshall has been cut.
Knight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall takes one to the chin there.
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!
Knight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Marshall sprawling to the canvas! Marshall rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knight finish him?!
Marshall is rocked!
Marshall tries to clinch up.
Marshall is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Knight throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Marshall out cold! Marshall corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Knight!
A very excited looking Michael Knight 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Banks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jin Takeda's chin.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jin Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banks, right into the meat.
Takeda scores with a decent looking hook.
Takeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bob Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Takeda.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Takeda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takeda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Banks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Banks shrugs it off.
Banks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takeda unloads with some shots from mount but Banks bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Banks regains half guard.
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda.
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
Takeda wants to pass to mount but Banks is defending the position.
Takeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banks defends it well.
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banks has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda wants to free his trapped foot but Banks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is looking to control Takeda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda prevents Banks from improving his position.
Takeda is looking for a kimura but Banks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeda to get the leverage.
Takeda is working for a kimura here but Banks manages to reverse the position and he's now in Takeda's guard.
Takeda wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
Takeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banks defends it easily.
Takeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takeda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banks has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is keen to just control but Takeda is a slippery customer.
Banks wants to stand up but Takeda has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeda tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks is pressing down on Takeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeda is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Takeda 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.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeda scores with the left hand. Banks knows he should have avoided that one.
Takeda avoids the body shot from Banks.
Takeda lands with a hook. Banks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jin Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeda somewhat.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Takeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeda moves forwards but Banks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takeda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banks on the side of the head.
Banks takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Banks looks for the body kick but Takeda saw that one coming.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Takeda jabs Banks right on the nose. Banks blinks but takes it well.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Takeda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banks doesn't seem phased though.
Takeda throws a lazy uppercut
and Banks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banks scores with a hook to the body. Takeda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banks tries to move into range but Takeda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banks's corner calls for a 1-2. Banks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
Bob Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Banks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takeda is out of range and Banks settles back down.
Takeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Banks.
It looks like Jin Takeda has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
A decent looking cross lands there for Banks.
Banks lands with a hook. Takeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
Takeda is looking to score with low kicks.
Takeda wants to slow Banks down by chopping away at his legs.
Takeda with a hook.
Takeda forces Banks back against the cage and clinches.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda wants a takedown but no success here.
Bob Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Takeda.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Takeda misses with a straight right.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks works the jab nicely.
Banks throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takeda throws a leg kick but Banks moved away.
Takeda slips under a jab from Banks.
Banks connects with an inside leg kick.
Takeda checks a low kick from Banks.
Takeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takeda 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.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
Takeda looks to throw the jab but Banks is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Takeda.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.
Banks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Jin Takeda's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banks lands a jab to Takeda's midsection.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Banks connects with an inside leg kick.
Banks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Takeda slips the punch.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Takeda tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
Banks throws the kick towards the body but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Banks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banks punishes Takeda's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Banks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jin Takeda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeda.
Banks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takeda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takeda throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Takeda fails with the takedown.
Bob Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Takeda.
Banks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takeda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takeda is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Takeda shoots in.
Bob Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Takeda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks is looking to control Takeda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?
Banks has his hands clasped together around Takeda's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banks sees it coming and defends easily.
Banks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banks.
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banks slips a nice elbow through Takeda's hands, connecting with Takeda's forehead.
Takeda looking for a kimura from the bottom but Banks passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeda is trying to work for a sweep but Banks has mounted him!
Banks cracks Takeda with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jin Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The cut above Jin Takeda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jin Takeda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Banks!
Bob Banks gave a mention to Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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259 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Nasri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jong Bak!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nasri moves into the clinch successfully.
Nasri gets through Bak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nasri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nasri slips under a jab.
Nasri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bak, pushing him back against the cage.
Nasri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Jong Bak has been cut.
Nasri pulls guard successfully.
Bak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nasri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nasri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bak on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nasri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bak swings around for an armbar but Nasri sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bak's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasri stopping the sweep attempt from Bak.
Nasri connects with a couple of short punches.
Bak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bak is trying to keep Nasri in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasri is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nasri wants to control from the top but Bak keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri chips away with some ground and pound.
Nasri with a nice head shot there.
Nasri wants to control from the top but Bak keeps moving.
Bak trying to control the position.
Bak working for submissions but it's allowed Nasri to get to half guard.
Bak gets back to full guard.
Nasri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bak is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brock Nasri.
Bak tries to keep at a distance but Nasri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bak is trying to pull guard but Nasri has him pressed against the cage.
Brock Nasri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jong Bak.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Brock Nasri has been cut.
Bak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nasri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jong Bak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nasri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nasri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nasri showed some decent athleticism there.
Nasri tries to pass to full mount but Bak defends it.
Bak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nasri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Nasri.
Bak is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri wants to stand but Bak has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bak is looking to control Nasri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bak avoid being mounted?
Nasri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nasri trying to mount his opponent but Bak defends it.
Bak taking some punishment here, with Nasri in his half guard.
Bak trying to control but Nasri postures up.
Nasri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bak wants to control but Nasri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak actively working from the bottom here.
Bak tries to roll over but Nasri keeps him under control.
Bak gets back to full guard.
Nasri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nasri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bak is controlling Nasri's posture.
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!
Nasri wants to control from the top but Bak keeps moving.
Bak wants to sweep but no luck.
Bak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nasri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri wants to control from the top but Bak keeps moving.
Nasri with a nice head shot there.
Nasri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nasri defends well.
Nasri is sitting in close to Bak's body. Bak has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nasri is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nasri is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jong Bak!
A less than humble Jong Bak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bonjesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishi Kiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonjesky comes to the cage accompanied by Lyle Humphreys is a little bitch.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
160 lbs
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167 lbs
24 - 17 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Bonjesky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ishi Kiki!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjesky throws a leg kick but Kiki checks it.
Bonjesky 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.
Bonjesky throws a combination that misses
and Kiki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kiki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bonjesky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonjesky.
Kiki tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonjesky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Bonjesky.
Kiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonjesky.
Bonjesky swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kiki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjesky tries to clinch up but Kiki circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonjesky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kiki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kiki checks a leg kick.
Bonjesky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kiki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bonjesky keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonjesky misses with the combination.
Bonjesky is looking to chop away at Kiki's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjesky throws a right and a left that Kiki avoids nicely.
Bonjesky throws a right hand that Kiki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiki also avoids with ease.
Bonjesky fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiki keeps Bonjesky at a distance using the push kick.
Kiki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonjesky.
Bonjesky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Kiki.
Bonjesky misses with a combination
and Kiki counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonjesky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kiki checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Kiki misses its intended target.
Kiki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonjesky.
Bonjesky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonjesky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kiki lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjesky tries to pull guard but Kiki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Bonjesky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonjesky jumps guard but Kiki stands there with Bonjesky around his waist. Bonjesky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bonjesky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiki smiles and moves away.
Bonjesky throws a leg kick but Kiki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ishi Kiki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bonjesky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonjesky tries to bum rush Kiki with a series of wild strikes but Kiki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonjesky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonjesky connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonjesky misses with a double jab
and Kiki moves into the clinch.
Bonjesky controlling the action here for a moment.
Kiki lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjesky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonjesky tries to break free but Kiki pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bonjesky tries to pull guard but Kiki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bonjesky dodges an elbow strike from Kiki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bonjesky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kiki slows down the pace here.
Bonjesky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiki walks away with a smile on his face. Bonjesky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Bonjesky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjesky shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiki tries to sprawl out of it but Bonjesky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonjesky tries to bum rush Kiki with a series of wild strikes but Kiki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Bonjesky tenderised Kiki's leg. Kiki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bonjesky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bonjesky misses with a few strikes there.
Bonjesky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kiki counters with a body kick.
Kiki throws a sloppy head kick and Bonjesky moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Bonjesky. Those never looked like landing.
Kiki checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bonjesky.
Bonjesky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kiki moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bonjesky fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chuck Bonjesky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonjesky throws a solid leg kick but Kiki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonjesky.
Kiki looks for the body kick but Bonjesky saw that one coming.
Kiki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bonjesky wants to stall.
Kiki has Bonjesky pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bonjesky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjesky is trying to push Kiki away but Kiki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiki throws an elbow that misses.
Bonjesky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonjesky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kiki avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjesky jumps guard but Kiki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Bonjesky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjesky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiki has him pressed against the cage.
Bonjesky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kiki to keep the fight standing.
Bonjesky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonjesky jumps guard but Kiki stands there with Bonjesky around his waist. Bonjesky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bonjesky controlling the action here for a moment.
Bonjesky jumps guard but Kiki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjesky tries to pull guard but Kiki won't allow it.
Kiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonjesky is defending well for now.
Kiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonjesky avoids the damage to the body.
Bonjesky breaks from the clinch.
Chuck Bonjesky is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bonjesky misses with a combination
and Kiki counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ishi Kiki.
I think Kiki 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishi Kiki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fourie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bricks Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fourie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ''Not Afraid'' by Eminem. Alexander Fourie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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29
160 lbs
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22
160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Fourie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bricks Tyler!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fourie with a poor takedown
and Tyler moves into the clinch.
Tyler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fourie avoids it.
Fourie prevents a body shot from Tyler.
Tyler breaks from the clinch.
Tyler drives through and clinches with Fourie against the cage.
Fourie tries to pull guard but Tyler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tyler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tyler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tyler prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fourie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fourie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tyler's guard.
Fourie trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fourie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tyler dives on top into guard.
Fourie working for a triangle but Tyler defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler landing some decent shots from guard.
Fourie is looking for a triangle but Tyler pushes his legs off easily.
Fourie looking for subs off his back but Tyler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fourie is breathing heavily.
Tyler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fourie is staying active underneath Tyler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fourie is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyler.
Ground and pound from Tyler.
Tyler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fourie gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fourie keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Tyler stalls from top position.
Tyler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working away.
Fourie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tyler works to advance to full mount. Fourie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fourie is desperately trying to improve his position but Tyler has a good base and remains in mount.
Tyler controlling from mount.
Tyler breaks from Fourie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tyler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tyler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler wants to control the pace but Fourie is squirming around nicely.
Tyler with a couple of short strikes.
Tyler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fourie's face.
Tyler lands a big shot there that rocks Fourie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler with the ground and pound from mount.
Tyler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fourie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fourie is rocked!
Tyler unloading with bombs!
Oh Fourie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tyler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tyler cracks Fourie with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bricks Tyler!
Bricks Tyler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shot in the Arm Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holland kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Reflect the Storm. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Solomon Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Lombard!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Lombard or perhaps it was just good defense by Holland which made him look bad.
Lombard wants to clinch
and Holland counters with a left and a right that stings Lombard.
Lombard clinches up with Holland and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lombard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holland successfully pulls guard.
Lombard distracts Holland with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lombard throwing strikes from guard but Holland blocks nicely.
Lombard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lombard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombard looking to sit in guard and control but Holland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holland stays in close to Lombard's body and controls the position.
Lombard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holland has picked Lombard up and slammed him! Lombard can't keep hold of the triangle and Holland manages to pass to side control!
Holland is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lombard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lombard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lombard is not content to let Holland control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lombard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lombard is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holland stands up.
Holland gets a clinch.
Lombard wants to take the fight to the mat but Holland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Solomon Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Lombard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard wants to stall.
Lombard keeps control of Holland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lombard postures up in Holland's guard and throws a big left but Holland blocks it.
Holland looking for a sweep. Not yet Holland, not yet.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Holland keeps moving.
Holland is trying to keep Lombard in close.
Holland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lombard's guard.
Lombard wants to stand up but Holland is controlling him.
Lombard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Lombard striking off his back but it's not causing Holland any problems.
Holland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holland wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Holland from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lombard can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Solomon Holland wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lombard avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombard moves into range and clinches up with Holland.
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!
Lombard looking for a takedown.
Holland goes for a takedown attempt but Lombard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Holland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lombard is defended easily by Holland.
Lombard fails with the takedown.
Solomon Holland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holland misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland moves into the clinch.
Lombard tries to stall but Holland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lombard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Solomon Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Lombard.
Holland is trying to push Lombard away but Lombard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Holland on the inside.
Holland gets underhooks to prevent Lombard's takedown attempt.
Lombard is trying to maintain a safe position but Holland gets an underhook and turns Lombard into the cage.
Holland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lombard.
Lombard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard looking for a takedown.
Holland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lombards head.
Holland can't break the clinch.
Holland lands a left hand.
Holland misses with an elbow over the top.
Lombard trying to land knees to the body.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard wants a takedown.
Lombard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lombard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lombard is breathing heavily.
Holland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lombard, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland breaks the clinch.
Holland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holland throws a right hand that Lombard ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombard also avoids with ease.
Lombard clinches.
Lombard misses with a body punch.
Holland stops a takedown attempt from Lombard.
Holland wants to get back to striking at distance but Lombard won't allow it.
Lombard is trying to maintain a safe position but Holland gets an underhook and turns Lombard into the cage.
Lombard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lombard tries to score a body lock takedown but Holland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lombard wants a takedown but no success here.
Lombard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holland scores with a knee to the head.
Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holland misses with a two punch combination.
Holland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lombard slips a jab and a cross from Holland.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holland counters with a low kick, right behind Lombard 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Holland dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Holland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lombard.
Lombard tries to clinch but Holland moves out of range.
Lombard tries to clinch up.
Lombard tries to clinch there but Holland circles away.
Lombard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holland counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lombard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holland tries to kick Lombard off but Lombard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lombard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard is looking to stall here but Holland recovers full guard.
Lombard looking to pass the guard.
Holland controlling Lombard's posture.
Lombard landing with the ground and pound.
Holland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lombard is one step ahead there.
Lombard postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Solomon Holland just wasn't active enough.
Holland throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
Holland clinches with his opponent.
Holland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holland lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Holland prevents the takedown attempt.
Holland gets underhooks to prevent Lombard's takedown attempt.
Solomon Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Lombard.
Holland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lombard is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombard is looking to clinch.
Holland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holland.
Holland works over Lombard's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lombard. That's going to slow Holland down.
Lombard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mac Lombard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombard tries to clinch up but Holland circles away and keeps his distance.
Holland gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is trying to get back to half guard.
Lombard sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holland tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lombard.
Lombard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Solomon Holland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Solomon Holland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Solomon Holland.
Well Holland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Holland!
Solomon Holland thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arroyo comes into the arena with Slayer - Raining Blood blaring out of the sound system. Mickey Arroyo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arroyo misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Arroyo.
Arroyo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arroyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis takes the fight into the clinch.
Arroyo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arroyo clinches up against the cage.
Lewis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lewis misses with a body punch.
Arroyo tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Arroyo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arroyo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arroyo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Arroyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arroyo moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Arroyo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arroyo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arroyo tries to stand but Lewis is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Arroyo won't allow Lewis to pass to mount.
Lewis throwing shots but Arroyo is blocking nicely.
Lewis is keen to just control but Arroyo is a slippery customer.
Lewis is trying for a kimura here. Arroyo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lewis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Lewis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud has chosen Septic Flesh - Pyramid God as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Stroud.
Stroud misses with a double jab.
Stroud misses with the combination.
Stroud misses with a series of wild punches.
Stroud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newton throws a body punch but Stroud moves out of range.
Newton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stroud desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Stroud defends the submission attempt.
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stroud tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Newton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud tries to lock up and control but Newton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Newton wants to control the pace but Stroud is squirming around nicely.
Newton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stroud is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stroud and Newton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stroud is looking to regain half guard here but Newton keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stroud is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stroud can't do much from the bottom here.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Stroud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stroud wants to control but Newton postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is not content to let Newton control the position.
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stroud has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stroud tries to buck Newton off but Newton is having none of it.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stroud keeps working.
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 Isaac Newton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroud. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stroud sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Stroud.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt
and Stroud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroud thows a body shot but no joy.
Stroud fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Newton checks it well.
Newton tries for a takedown but Stroud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stroud fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stroud swivels and escapes.
Stroud misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Stroud.
Stroud with a hook.
Newton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stroud.
Glenn Stroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Stroud.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stroud sprawls well. Stroud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud misses with a double jab.
Stroud lands a glancing blow to the side of Newton's head.
Stroud tries to keep at a distance but Newton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stroud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Isaac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stroud scores with a jab. Newton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroud scores with a three punch combo!
Newton is rocked!
Stroud throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stroud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stroud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stroud is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Newton seems to have got his legs back now.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Stroud is retaining full guard.
Newton wants to control from the top but Stroud keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Isaac Newton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stroud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stroud looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Stroud counter with a right hand.
Stroud misses with a double jab.
Stroud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glenn Stroud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Stroud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Stroud throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Stroud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stroud shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Newton eats them both and turns towards Stroud to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stroud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newton shoots in but Stroud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stroud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stroud tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stroud to the ground. Stroud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton checks a low kick from Stroud.
Stroud misses with a series of wild punches.
Stroud swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton looking to score a takedown here. Stroud is defending well but Newton drives through and ends up in Stroud's guard.
Stroud managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud looking for a sweep. Not yet Stroud, not yet.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroud has his foot on Newton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newton works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton won't allow Stroud to sweep him here.
Newton trying to control but Stroud is working from the bottom.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Stroud is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stroud controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
Isaac Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stroud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stroud looks to land a combination but Newton avoids it well.
Stroud motions for Newton to come forward. Stroud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stroud fails to land with a series of punches.
Stroud lands a left and a right that send Newton crashing to the mat, dazed. Stroud thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud misses with a series of wild punches.
Newton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newton shoots in but Stroud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Stroud misses.
Stroud misses with a few strikes there.
Stroud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newton passes Stroud's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stroud doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stroud has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Stroud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stroud 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Stroud!
During a confident post fight interview, Glenn Stroud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Tinaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinaway kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sonic Boom Six - Floating Away. Palhares is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Apaga mais não bate. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ronaldo Palhares enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Tinaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinaway misses with a takedown attempt - Palhares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tinaway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palhares throws a big shot that misses.
Tinaway throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Palhares was covering up waiting for the punch and Tinaway finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Palhares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tinaway wants to pass the guard but Palhares is keeping the position.
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tinaway defends it easily.
Tinaway drops back looking for a leg! Palhares is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palhares manages to kick Tinaway off! Tinaway jumps back into Palhares's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinaway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tinaway wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Palhares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tinaway stays in close to Palhares's body and controls the position.
Palhares wants to sweep here but Tinaway controlling him for the moment.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Tinaway from controlling successfully.
Tinaway stopping the sweep attempt from Palhares.
We're going to have a standup here because Flo Tinaway wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Palhares has his takedown stuffed
and Tinaway counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Palhares's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Tinaway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tinaway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Tinaway from controlling successfully.
Tinaway wants to pass the guard but Palhares is keeping the position.
Tinaway sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Palhares's guard.
Palhares is not content to let Tinaway control the position.
Palhares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tinaway is working away from the top position though.
Tinaway wants to work for an arm triangle but Palhares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control from the bottom.
Tinaway is working for a kimura but Palhares is defending it quite comfortably.
Palhares is refusing to be controlled, as Tinaway sits in half guard.
Palhares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinaway pulls his head out easily.
Tinaway trying to control the action but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Tinaway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palhares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking to control.
Tinaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tinaway!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares tries to control but Tinaway wriggling away.
Tinaway is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Tinaway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tinaway shoots in but Palhares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tinaway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Palhares circles away.
Tinaway with a poor takedown
and Palhares counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tinaway won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flo Tinaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
Palhares advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares throws some wild stikes that Tinaway manages to avoid easily.
Palhares wants to control the pace but Tinaway is squirming around nicely.
Palhares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Palhares moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tinaway has worked his arm free - good work by Tinaway!
Palhares tries to score with some ground and pound. Tinaway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares has hold of Tinaway's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tinaway tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Palhares cranks the arm and Tinaway screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tinaway, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ronaldo Palhares!
A victorious Ronaldo Palhares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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