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NLFL 17 - Mikado PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel McClelland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes with a lazy takedown attempt
and McClelland counters by clinching up.
Reyes blocks the elbow strike.
McClelland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reyes is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McClelland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reyes's brow.
McClelland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McClelland lands a nice knee to the body.
McClelland has picked Reyes up - he's going for a ride! McClelland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McClelland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McClelland tries to stand and escape but Reyes is controlling the position.
McClelland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reyes blocking the ground and pound attempt from McClelland.
McClelland thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reyes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McClelland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing McClelland from controlling successfully.
McClelland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McClelland fails with a takedown attempt.
Reyes tries to sprawl but McClelland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McClelland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reyes's head.
McClelland throwing shots but Reyes is blocking nicely.
McClelland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reyes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McClelland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reyes's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to stand up here but McClelland is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClelland thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.
Reyes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Reyes wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes kicks McClelland off and gets back to his feet.
McClelland shoots for a takedown but Reyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McClelland forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.
Reyes dodges an elbow strike from McClelland.
McClelland lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Hugo Reyes has been cut.
Reyes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClelland tries to land knees in the clinch but Reyes avoids the damage to the body.
McClelland successfully pulls guard.
Reyes drops back, looking for a kneebar! McClelland looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McClelland looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McClelland!
You can see the frustration on Reyes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McClelland decides to stand back up. McClelland steps back and let's Reyes get back to his feet.
McClelland shoots in but no luck this time.
Hugo Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel McClelland.
McClelland looks gassed!
McClelland moves into the clinch.
McClelland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reyes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McClelland walks away with a smile on his face. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClelland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reyes.
Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McClelland's waist but McClelland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side.
Reyes fails with a takedown attempt.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
McClelland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McClelland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reyes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McClelland.
McClelland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel McClelland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Reyes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McClelland forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.
Reyes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McClelland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McClelland works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McClelland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McClelland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McClelland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reyes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McClelland throws a big right hand that misses.
Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McClelland.
McClelland works over Reyes with some ground and pound from guard.
McClelland is stalling in the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClelland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reyes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McClelland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McClelland with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McClelland manages to get himself to full guard.
Reyes passes McClelland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reyes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reyes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McClelland sees it coming and defends easily.
Reyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McClelland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reyes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClelland manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Reyes rushes McClelland and presses him up against the cage.
McClelland works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McClelland trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Reyes is trying to control the position but McClelland postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClelland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McClelland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reyes is trying to control the position but McClelland postures up.
McClelland postures up in Reyes's guard and throws a big left but Reyes blocks it.
McClelland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McClelland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McClelland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McClelland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reyes, up you get!
McClelland is breathing heavily.
McClelland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McClelland somewhat.
McClelland tries to clinch there but Reyes circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McClelland's waist but McClelland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClelland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McClelland scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McClelland.
McClelland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reyes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McClelland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClelland misses with a knee to the head.
Reyes lands a nice uppercut.
McClelland pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel McClelland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Reyes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McClelland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reyes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClelland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reyes was covering up waiting for the punch and McClelland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McClelland throws a big right hand that misses.
Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McClelland.
McClelland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reyes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McClelland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McClelland landing some decent shots from guard.
Reyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is looking for a triangle but McClelland pushes his legs off easily.
McClelland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McClelland distracts Reyes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McClelland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McClelland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing McClelland from controlling successfully.
McClelland cracks Reyes with a solid left hand.
McClelland trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClelland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McClelland cracks Reyes with a solid left hand.
Angel McClelland has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McClelland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McClelland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McClelland throws a big elbow that misses.
McClelland throws a big right hand that misses.
McClelland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McClelland stands up from Reyes's guard - McClelland perhaps looking for a knockout.
McClelland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reyes, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClelland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reyes is trying to keep an underhook but McClelland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McClelland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McClelland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McClelland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reyes has hold of McClelland's hands but McClelland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McClelland looks to land a strike but Reyes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McClelland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reyes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McClelland!
Reyes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McClelland has worked his arm free - good work by McClelland!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McClelland rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reyes's guard! Nice work there by McClelland!
McClelland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reyes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet.
Hugo Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angel McClelland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McClelland wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel McClelland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McClelland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel McClelland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose The Outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose The Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Outlaw moves into the clinch.
Dawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Outlaw's efforts to push away.
The Outlaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dawson after a bit of a struggle.
The Outlaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Outlaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
The Outlaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Outlaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The Outlaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Outlaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dawson smiles and moves away.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from The Outlaw.
Jose The Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Outlaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jose The Outlaw has been cut.
Dawson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Outlaw misses with an uppercut
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
The Outlaw is rocked!
The Outlaw blocks a head kick by Dawson.
The Outlaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Outlaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Outlaw misses with a double jab
and Dawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Outlaw avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dawson! The Outlaw is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mathias McGlover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Giovinco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giovinco has chosen Lift me up as his entrance music. Mathias McGlover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sebastian Giovinco's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathias McGlover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Giovinco!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGlover throws a right and a left that Giovinco avoids nicely.
McGlover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGlover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Giovinco avoids it really well and circles away.
Giovinco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGlover avoids it really well and circles away.
McGlover catches Giovinco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice takedown defense from Giovinco. No joy for McGlover on that attempt.
Giovinco tries for a takedown but McGlover circles away easily
and McGlover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giovinco clinches up against the cage.
Giovinco jumps guard and drags McGlover to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Giovinco has his feet on McGlover's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Giovinco lands with a shot to the body.
McGlover tries to sprawl but Giovinco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Giovinco wants to take a breather but McGlover is having none of it.
McGlover keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sebastian Giovinco wasn't active enough on the ground.
A left and a right from McGlover both land. Nice combination.
McGlover with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGlover throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGlover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Giovinco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGlover somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathias McGlover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovinco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGlover.
Giovinco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGlover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGlover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGlover.
A right-left combo lands from McGlover.
McGlover defending well as Giovinco loads up on a big left hand.
McGlover closes the distance and clinches up with Giovinco, looking for a takedown. McGlover pushes Giovinco against the cage but Giovinco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giovinco.
Giovinco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGlover avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovinco moves in looking to clinch but McGlover pushes him off.
McGlover stuffs the takedown.
Giovinco moves forwards but McGlover connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Giovinco closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGlover circles away.
Giovinco looks gassed!
McGlover misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGlover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Giovinco pinned against the cage. Giovinco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giovinco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebastian Giovinco will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGlover scores with a jab to the head.
Giovinco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Giovinco tries to throw a body punch but McGlover avoids it by throwing Giovinco back against the cage.
Giovinco jumps guard and drags McGlover to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Giovinco looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGlover is one step ahead there.
Giovinco pulls McGlover in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mathias McGlover.
McGlover lands with a nice body punch.
Giovinco gets a takedown into half guard.
Giovinco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Giovinco trying to mount his opponent but McGlover defends it.
Giovinco not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sebastian Giovinco was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McGlover feints a jab promting Giovinco to slip. McGlover then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Giovinco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGlover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGlover.
McGlover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giovinco clinches with his opponent.
McGlover tries to pull guard but Giovinco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathias McGlover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Giovinco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Giovinco wants the takedown. McGlover is fighting it off but Giovinco persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McGlover's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGlover wants to stand up but Giovinco is controlling him.
McGlover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Giovinco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGlover is keeping the position for now.
Giovinco trying to control the position from guard on top but McGlover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sebastian Giovinco wasn't active enough on the ground.
McGlover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Giovinco 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.
Giovinco tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGlover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giovinco somewhat.
Giovinco closes the distance and pushes McGlover back into the cage.
Giovinco keeps control of McGlover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Giovinco pulls McGlover into guard.
Giovinco uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGlover.
Giovinco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGlover as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovinco throws out a leg kick but McGlover moves out of range and Giovinco only half commits.
Sebastian Giovinco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Giovinco or perhaps it was just good defense by McGlover which made him look bad.
Mathias McGlover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Giovinco.
Giovinco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGlover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giovinco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGlover.
McGlover tests Giovinco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Giovinco fails with a takedown attempt.
Giovinco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGlover.
Horrible takedown by Giovinco or perhaps it was just good defense by McGlover which made him look bad.
Giovinco doesn't manage to clinch there - McGlover circles away.
Giovinco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGlover is fending him off so far but Giovinco persists. Nope, McGlover circles away and we're back to standing.
McGlover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGlover.
McGlover is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGlover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Giovinco tries to avoid it but McGlover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Giovinco to the ground. Giovinco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGlover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Giovinco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGlover tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Giovinco is in McGlover's guard.
Giovinco looking to pass the guard.
McGlover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giovinco on the ground.
Giovinco is looking to work some ground and pound but McGlover has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from McGlover does no damage.
Giovinco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giovinco tries to clinch up but McGlover circles away and keeps his distance.
McGlover shoots for a double leg takedown but Giovinco sprawls well. He's pushed McGlover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giovinco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGlover but McGlover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGlover punishes Giovinco's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from McGlover misses.
Mathias McGlover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGlover lands a two punch combo.
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 Mathias McGlover.
I think Giovinco 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Giovinco!
Sebastian Giovinco managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ducksfoot Clothing - SALE!! All Items $10, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Stickler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast - Tech N9ne. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Inigo Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Stickler !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stickler misses with a looping left.
Guerra throws a series of punches but Stickler avoids them all with ease.
Guerra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guerra feints and then cracks Stickler 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stickler down.
Sloppy strikes from Guerra. Those never looked like landing.
Guerra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stickler misses the target.
Guerra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stickler thows a body shot but no joy.
Guerra throws a series of punches but Stickler moves out of range.
Guerra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guerra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stickler .
Inigo Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stickler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stickler avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stickler checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stickler avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Guerra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Guerra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stickler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stickler swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerra.
A punch combination from Guerra misses.
Guerra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stickler with a nice cross.
Guerra tries to clinch up but Stickler circles away and keeps his distance.
Stickler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stickler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guerra.
Stickler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stickler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stickler moves out of range as Guerra throws a body kick.
Stickler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guerra avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerra lands a body shot.
Guerra scores with a nice body kick.
Inigo Guerra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerra throws out a leg kick but Stickler moves out of range and Guerra only half commits.
A head kick misses from Guerra.
Guerra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stickler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stickler swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerra.
Guerra ducks under a wild hook from Stickler .
Guerra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guerra misses with a two punch combination.
Guerra is looking to land body kicks.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stickler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stickler misses with an uppercut.
Stickler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guerra was well out of range. Poor timing from Stickler .
A combination from Guerra does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Guerra. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra looks to land a combination but Stickler avoids it well.
A big right from Stickler misses.
Guerra tries to clinch but Stickler is having none of it.
Stickler throws a big shot that misses.
Guerra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stickler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stickler blocks a low kick nicely.
Stickler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guerra.
Guerra wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stickler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inigo Guerra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guerra misses with a hook.
Guerra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stickler is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Stickler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stickler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerra throws a right hand that Stickler ducks under and follows up with a left that Stickler also avoids with ease.
Guerra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guerra tries to clinch but Stickler moves out of range.
Guerra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stickler eats them both and turns towards Guerra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Guerra.
Guerra ducks under a wild hook from Stickler .
Guerra throws a hook but Stickler blocks it.
Stickler avoids the head kick by Guerra.
Guerra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guerra misses with a series of wild punches.
Inigo Guerra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra wants to slow Stickler down by chopping away at his legs.
Stickler checks a low kick from Guerra.
Guerra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stickler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Guerra. Those never looked like landing.
Guerra tries to bum rush Stickler with a series of wild strikes but Stickler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerra misses with a wild combination.
Stickler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stickler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stickler with a couple of short strikes.
Guerra has left one of his arms exposed and Stickler doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Guerra screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Stickler !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Warrior has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Warrior has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warrior walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Taylor.
Warrior cracks Taylor with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Warrior has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Taylor to stand back up!
It looks like Luke Taylor has been cut.
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!
Warrior leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Warrior swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Ultimate Warrior!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao tries to clinch there but Del Norte circles away.
Del Norte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Del Norte looking to score a takedown here. Brandao is defending well but Del Norte drives through and ends up in Brandao's guard.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Brandao is keeping the position.
Brandao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
Brandao has his foot on Del Norte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Norte works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Norte controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Norte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brandao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao 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.
Brandao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Norte.
Brandao has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Del Norte has passed into side control.
Del Norte lands a nice forearm strike.
Del Norte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Del Norte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Del Norte tries for a kimura but Brandao is defending well.
Brandao is looking to regain half guard here but Del Norte keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Del Norte stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brandao looks to clinch
and Del Norte counters by clinching up.
Del Norte breaks the clinch.
Del Norte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Del Norte swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Norte has Brandao up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Norte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Brandao tenderised Del Norte's leg. Del Norte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandao moves into the clinch successfully.
Brandao jumps guard but Del Norte stands there with Brandao around his waist. Brandao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Del Norte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Norte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandao.
Brandao lands with a nice body kick.
Del Norte looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from Del Norte as Brandao shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao tries for a takedown but Del Norte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao tries to clinch up.
Del Norte shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brandao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brandao wants to sweep but no luck.
Del Norte thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Norte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Del Norte postures up in Brandao's guard and throws a big left but Brandao blocks it.
Del Norte tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandao is retaining full guard.
Brandao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Norte is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandao trying to keep a closed guard but Del Norte is proving a slippery customer.
Brandao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Norte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Del Norte's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao stands and throws Del Norte's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Del Norte throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Brandao tries to clinch up
and Del Norte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte dominated that 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.
Del Norte moves into the clinch.
Brandao is trying to maintain a safe position but Del Norte gets an underhook and turns Brandao into the cage.
Brandao is fighting off a takedown attempt but Del Norte is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brandao to the mat. Brandao regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brandao looking for a guillotine here but Del Norte defends easily.
Del Norte is posturing up here but Brandao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Del Norte tries to roll out but it's too tight and Del Norte has to tap! Slick submission there by Brandao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RMC - $ 11 Shorts!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Bertoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen Bring Me Down (Swollen Mix Feat. Saigon) as his entrance music. Tyler Liddell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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25
141 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valerio Bertoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bertoto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Liddell!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bertoto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bertoto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Liddell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Liddell!
Liddell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liddell throwing strikes but missing.
Liddell postures up in Bertoto's guard and throws a big left but Bertoto blocks it.
Bertoto 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.
Bertoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liddell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bertoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bertoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liddell throws a big elbow that misses.
Liddell postures up in Bertoto's guard and throws a big left but Bertoto blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bertoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liddell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bertoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bertoto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Liddell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Liddell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Liddell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bertoto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Liddell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Liddell swings widly with a right hand
and Bertoto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell is looking to improve his position.
Liddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bertoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liddell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bertoto looks to land a strike but Liddell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bertoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Liddell keeping moving, preventing Bertoto from controlling successfully.
Bertoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bertoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bertoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liddell's head.
Liddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bertoto throws a strike but Liddell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Liddell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Liddell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bertoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bertoto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bertoto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bertoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liddell defends it easily.
Bertoto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bertoto is looking for a triangle but Liddell pushes his legs off easily.
Liddell stopping the sweep attempt from Bertoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bertoto is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Liddell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bertoto, into his guard.
Bertoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bertoto tries to get out of the position.
Bertoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liddell defends it easily.
Bertoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liddell.
Bertoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bertoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bertoto 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell throws a big right hand that misses.
Bertoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Bertoto 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.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Liddell misses with a left hand
and Bertoto counters with a takedown into side control.
Liddell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bertoto.
Bertoto tries to move to mount but Liddell blocks the move with his legs.
Bertoto with the ground and pound but Liddell regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bertoto slips a nice elbow through Liddell's hands, connecting with Liddell's forehead.
Bertoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bertoto is stalling here. Liddell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bertoto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Liddell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bertoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Liddell's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Liddell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Liddell's back!
Bertoto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Liddell is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Bertoto 's hooks.
Bertoto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Liddell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Liddell!
Liddell has gone for a leg lock! Bertoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Liddell's guard.
Bertoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Liddell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bertoto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liddell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liddell has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bertoto is looking for a triangle but Liddell pushes his legs off easily.
Liddell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liddell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bertoto is pulling down on Liddell's head. It's preventing any offense from Liddell, at least for the moment.
Bertoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bertoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liddell has managed to get both his arms back between Bertoto's legs - danger averted.
Bertoto striking off his back but it's not causing Liddell any problems.
Liddell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liddell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bertoto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Liddell is looking to defend but Bertoto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Liddell! Bertoto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Liddell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Valerio Bertoto!
Valerio Bertoto retains his bantamweight title!
Valerio Bertoto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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