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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lee Rock!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to clinch but Rock moves away
and Rock counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock.
A head kick by Rock misses
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Rock blocks it.
Rock is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rock moves into the clinch.
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Rock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rock throws a head kick that misses
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nelson.
Nelson prevents Rock from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Rock pulls guard effortlessly.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson advances to half guard.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Rock is defending well.
Rock is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Rock wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Rock is defending the position.
Nelson wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy.
Nelson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rock!
Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but Nelson has a good base and remains in mount.
Rock looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Rock is squirming around nicely.
Rock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nelson being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rock stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock fails with the takedown.
Kevin Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rock.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nelson thinking.
Rock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rock misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Lee Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Rock sprawls well.
Rock keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Rock throws a leg kick
and Nelson moves into the clinch.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Nelson is working for takedown but Rock is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock tries for a takedown but Nelson manages to get underhooks.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Rock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rock cracks Nelson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass.
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rock passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Rock seems content to control.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Rock is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throws a push kick but Nelson slaps the foot to one side.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nelson misses with a knee strike.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Rock is blocking nicely.
Rock is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rock smiles and moves away.
Rock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson tries to clinch but Rock is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Rock.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Rock pushes him off.
Rock misses with a head kick.
Rock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson tries to clinch
and Rock counters with a left and a right that stings Nelson.
Rock slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Rock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
Rock scores with a jab.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rock circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Rock circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson tries to clinch but Rock is having none of it.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rock tries to pull guard but Nelson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nelson scores with a knee to the head.
Nelson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nelson can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by Nelson.
Rock breaks the clinch.
Rock lunges at Nelson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nelson's hand.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for a takedown.
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Nelson to the mat.
Rock is pulling down on Nelson's head. It's preventing any offense from Nelson, at least for the moment.
Rock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nelson is controlling him.
Lee Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy.
Nelson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nelson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock misses with a low kick.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Rock.
Rock tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson looks to clinch
and Rock counters with a one-two to the body.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Nelson checks it.
Rock clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock avoids it.
Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Rock won't allow it.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Rock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rock closes the distance and pushes Nelson back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Rock tries to pull guard but Nelson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rock stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock has Nelson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nelson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock is looking for a takedown.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Rock manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nelson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rock pushes Nelson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rock wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Rock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Lee Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rock pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rock avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Rock gets control of Nelson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rock is on top in guard.
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass.
Rock wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Rock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jomhod Kiatadisak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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157 lbs
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154 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jomhod Kiatadisak!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiatadisak is just out of range.
Kiatadisak tries to clinch but DeVito moves away
and DeVito counters with a left to the body.
Kiatadisak is looking to clinch.
DeVito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiatadisak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiatadisak looks to clinch
and DeVito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jomhod Kiatadisak has been cut.
DeVito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kiatadisak tries to clinch
and DeVito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeVito scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiatadisak darts in trying to clinch
and DeVito counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiatadisak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiatadisak tries to clinch up
and DeVito counters with a right hand to the body.
DeVito cracks a nice hook into Kiatadisak's ribs.
Kiatadisak wants to clinch
and DeVito counters with a thumping low kick.
DeVito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiatadisak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It's a brutal combination of punches from DeVito! Kiatadisak is backing up but he can't get away as DeVito lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Kiatadisak and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy DeVito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wai Sai Lok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wai Sai Lok has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wai Sai Lok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dennis Bermudez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sai Lok walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bermudez.
Bermudez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Bermudez.
Bermudez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bermudez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sai Lok is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dennis Bermudez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Forefinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Forefinger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Forefinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Langford !
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forefinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Langford closes the distance and clinches up with Forefinger, looking for a takedown. Langford pushes Forefinger against the cage but Forefinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Langford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Forefinger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Langford slips a nice elbow through Forefinger's hands, connecting with Forefinger's forehead.
Langford lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Langford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forefinger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Langford .
Langford working over Forefinger with some ground and pound. Forefinger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forefinger has hold of Langford 's hands but Langford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Langford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Langford working the head and body with strikes.
Forefinger is trying to stand back up but Langford is controlling him
Langford working over Forefinger with some ground and pound. Forefinger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Langford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Langford drops an elbow to the side of Forefinger's head.
Langford working over Forefinger with some ground and pound. Forefinger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Langford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Forefinger wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Langford .
Langford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Forefinger is rocked!
Langford drops an elbow to the side of Forefinger's head.
Oh Forefinger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Langford lands a big elbow - Forefinger is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Langford !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Langford !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Pressnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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290 lbs
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230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Pressnell!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pressnell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miller is in Pressnell's guard.
Pressnell wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Pressnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pressnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pressnell keeps working.
Pressnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Pressnell is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Pressnell is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pressnell's head.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pressnell's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
Miller 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.
Miller stalling away here and it's allowed Pressnell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pressnell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pressnell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pressnell!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pressnell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Miller.
Pressnell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pressnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pressnell off and has taken his back!
Miller trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pressnell trying to get back to his feet but Miller is in full control for now.
Pressnell is keeping busy.
Miller working for the choke.
Miller struggling to land strikes to the head as Pressnell covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell tries to roll but Miller sticks to his back.
Pressnell is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Miller gets his way!
Miller misses with punches from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pressnell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pressnell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pressnell misses with a hook to the body
so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pressnell working a defensive guard here.
Jerry Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pressnell wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller wants to control from the top but Pressnell keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pressnell is on top in guard.
Pressnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pressnell trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Pressnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressnell wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Pressnell postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miller is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Miller extends the arm and Pressnell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bethany Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://youtu.be/mYUMPKFYd6g. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bethany Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Noel regains half guard.
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Noel manages to get to full guard.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Noel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noel is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Noel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noel throws a big elbow that misses.
Noel wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel throws a big right hand that misses.
Noel throws a strike but Coleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Noel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Noel's brow.
Noel is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Coleman stands up over Noel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Noel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Coleman is defending well. Noel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Coleman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Noel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bethany Noel!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miller working away.
Miller decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jake Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Johnson.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson looks gassed!
Miller kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Miller kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miller regains guard immediately.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Jake Miller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Miller tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Miller drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson pulls guard.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Miller gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Miller manages to retain guard.
David Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miller keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Miller is controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Miller wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson gets to his feet - Miller follows without any prompting.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jake Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Miller is now in Johnson's guard.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miller tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!
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 Jake Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miller enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miller has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miller trying to control here.
Miller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Miller to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miller eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Johnson throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Miller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
Jake Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Jake Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Miller throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller is looking to escape.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Johnson dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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193 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley lands a big shot that drops Stevens! Can he finish him?
It looks like Mike Stevens has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foley is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foley is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Foley throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely.
Foley throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stevens stops Foley from standing up.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
and Foley counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stevens! He's just covering up as Foley starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Foley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pence Apene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yukii Ogata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ogata has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Pence Apene has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pence Apene seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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29
205 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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25
205 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pence Apene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yukii Ogata!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apene shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ogata as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Apene. No joy for Ogata on that attempt.
Ogata misses with a takedown attempt
and Apene counters with a nice body kick.
Apene shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ogata as he avoids it easily.
Ogata shoots in looking for a takedown. Apene tries to sprawl out of it but Ogata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pence Apene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yukii Ogata.
Horrible takedown by Ogata or perhaps it was just good defense by Apene which made him look bad.
No luck for Apene with that takedown attempt.
Apene gets the takedown into side control.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Apene advances to full mount.
Apene controlling from the full mount.
Apene working for a submission but Ogata is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogata is looking to improve his position but Apene isn't that keen on the idea.
Apene connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Apene with the ground and pound from mount.
Ogata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ogata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ogata looks gassed!
Well, if Apene is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Apene is nestled in close to Ogata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Ogata tries to roll over but Apene keeps him under control.
Apene with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Apene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Apene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Apene 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.
Apene is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Apene wants to control but Ogata is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Apene postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ogata to stand up.
Ogata tries to keep at a distance but Apene has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apene breaks from the clinch.
Apene shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ogata pinned against the cage. Ogata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ogata loads up on a big right hand but Apene slips the punch.
Ogata shoots for a takedown but Apene saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apene looks for a takedown but Ogata sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Ogata as Apene shoots in.
Apene has a takedown stuffed.
Apene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ogata but Ogata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Apene. No joy for Ogata on that attempt.
Ogata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ogata wants it to stay on the feet.
Apene ducks under a wild hook from Ogata.
Ogata shoots in for a double leg but Apene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Apene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ogata swivels and escapes.
Apene lands a nice looking body shot.
Ogata tries to sprawl but Apene drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ogata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ogata is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apene with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pence Apene dominated that round.
That's time! Apene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Apene tries a head kick but it misses.
Ogata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Apene makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ogata really felt that one!
Ogata has his takedown stuffed
and Apene counters with a straight right hand.
Apene drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Apene trying to control but Ogata is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apene is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogata has wrist control.
Apene trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apene passes Ogata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ogata is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Apene is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ogata!
Apene takes Ogata's back.
Apene looking for the choke from the back.
Apene looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apene biding his time, controlling Ogata.
Can Ogata hold on?! Apene is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Apene throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ogata could be in trouble here!
Ogata controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Apene controlling the position well here. Ogata rolled but Apene kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apene looking for the RNC.
Ogata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Apene.
Ogata showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apene keeps control of the position as Ogata tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogata is trying to stand back up.
Ogata defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Apene's arms.
Apene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ogata can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Ogata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ogata trying to control the position but Apene manages to sink in the hooks.
Apene looking for the choke from the back.
Apene controlling well, preventing Ogata from escaping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ogata fending off the submission attempt from Apene.
Ogata is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Apene off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Apene scores with punches to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apene sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ogata taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pence Apene!
An out of breath Pence Apene thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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