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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby O Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Steinburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steinburg has chosen Under and Over It - Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. Billy Steinburg acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby O Bannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Steinburg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Bannon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
O Bannon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steinburg quickly recovers to half guard.
Steinburg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Bannon.
Steinburg is looking for a sweep. O Bannon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steinburg has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
O Bannon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steinburg is positioning himself well to prevent O Bannon advancing to mount.
O Bannon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steinburg trying to control but O Bannon postures up.
Steinburg is looking to improve his position.
Steinburg looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburg wants to get back to full guard.
O Bannon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steinburg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steinburg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Bannon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Bannon postures up.
Steinburg wants to stand and escape but O Bannon is having none of it.
O Bannon scoring with some ground and pound.
Steinburg has his foot on O Bannon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Bannon works his way back into a safe position though.
Steinburg trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! O Bannon has his hands clasped together but Steinburg extends and breaks O Bannon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Steinburg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Steinburg!
Billy Steinburg gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Blunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machine Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Blunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machine Gun!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunder gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
Blunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Blunder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blunder fails to pull guard.
Blunder can't break the clinch.
Blunder is trying to force a seperation but Gun has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Gun.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blunder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blunder.
Gun lands with a light punch inside.
Blunder tries to pull guard but Gun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blunder is trying to break the clinch but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Blunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Gun is just out of range.
Blunder throws a head kick that misses.
Blunder throws a head kick but Gun moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blunder.
Gun lands a lovely overhand right.
Gun misses with a hook. Blunder ducked under it nicely.
Gun moves into the clinch.
Blunder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Blunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blunder tightens his grip and picks Gun up, before dumping him to the ground. Gun manages to land in guard.
Gun wants to get back to his feet but Blunder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blunder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blunder stops Gun from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gun keeping moving, preventing Blunder from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gun, up you get!
Blunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gun.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gun! But no joy.
Blunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blunder. Gun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gun wants to counter with a clinch but Blunder pushes him away.
Harry Blunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gun lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gun rushes Blunder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gun misses with some punches.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blunder wants a takedown but no success here.
Gun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blunder's efforts to push away.
Gun breaks the clinch.
Gun throws a hook but Blunder blocks it.
Blunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunder drives through with a takedown into Gun's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blunder won't allow Gun to get back to his feet.
Blunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gun is keeping the position for now.
Gun pushes Blunder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Blunder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blunder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blunder misses with a body shot.
Blunder throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blunder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gun's head.
Gun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blunder on the side of the head.
Gun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blunder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Gun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blunder doesn't seem phased though.
Gun tries to close the distance and clinch but Blunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blunder closes the distance and clinches.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Blunder.
Blunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blunder blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Gun.
Gun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blunder.
Blunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blunder is trying to break the clinch but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Blunder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gun after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machine Gun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gun stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Gun misses the target.
Blunder looks for a takedown but Gun sprawls well.
Blunder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gun tries to avoid it but Blunder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gun to the ground. Gun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Blunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gun blocks a head kick by Blunder.
Blunder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gun moves into the clinch successfully.
Blunder is trying to break the clinch but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Blunder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blunder blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gun.
Gun lands a shoulder strike.
Blunder goes for a takedown attempt but Gun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blunder throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blunder moves out of range as Gun strikes.
Machine Gun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blunder moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gun misses with a two punch combination.
Gun stuffs the takedown.
Blunder misses with a takedown
and Gun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blunder throws a head kick but Gun moves out of range.
Gun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blunder.
Gun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gun has closed the distance and engaged Blunder in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gun.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gun.
Blunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Blunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gun misses with some punches.
Gun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Blunder.
Gun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Blunder.
Gun misses with the head strike.
Blunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Gun misses the target.
Blunder thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Blunder.
Blunder tries to keep at a distance but Gun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
Gun breaks the clinch.
Blunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Gun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gun blocks a head kick by Blunder.
Gun throws out a counter right but Blunder avoids it with no problem.
Blunder takes one on the button.
Gun avoids the body shot from Blunder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gun closes the distance and pushes Blunder back into the cage.
Gun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blunder backwards.
Blunder tries to work over Gun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gun misses with the head strike.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Blunder.
Blunder is trying to push Gun away but Gun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Gun scores with a shoulder strike.
Blunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blunder misses with the head strike.
Blunder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blunder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gun preventing the sweep.
Gun stands up from Blunder's guard - Gun perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunder swings for the body but Gun moves out of range.
Gun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blunder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gun connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blunder scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blunder drives through and clinches with Gun against the cage.
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gun lands with a left to the head.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Blunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gun misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blunder.
Gun managing to block the knees to the body from Blunder.
Blunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machine Gun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Gun lands with an uppercut that bounces Blunder off the cage and back into range.
Blunder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blunder.
Gun has managed to clinch.
Gun misses with some punches.
Gun lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blunder.
A short left from Gun.
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gun misses with some punches.
Blunder blocking some punches.
Blunder is trying to force a seperation but Gun has the dominant position.
Machine Gun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Gun.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gun lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blunder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gun misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun misses with the head strike.
Blunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine Gun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blunder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gun moves into the clinch.
Gun working aggressively here.
Blunder prevents a body shot from Gun.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Blunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gun scores with a shoulder strike.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by Blunder.
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by Blunder.
Blunder has hold of one of Gun's legs. Gun is fighting the takedown attempt but Blunder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gun scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blunder keeps the fight on the outside.
Blunder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Gun.
Blunder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gun defends it nicely.
Gun scores with a nice strike.
Blunder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gun as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Blunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blunder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blunder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gun has managed to clinch.
Gun gets through Blunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gun.
Blunder fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Blunder.
Gun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Blunder.
Blunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun misses with some punches.
Gun misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gun.
Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gun working aggressively here.
Blunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blunder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gun smiles and moves away.
Blunder swats away the attempt to clinch by Gun.
A big left from Gun misses.
A quick step to the side and Blunder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blunder is looking to wear down Gun with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blunder throws the left hand but Gun avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gun circles away.
Harry Blunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Gun.
A head kick misses from Blunder.
Gun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blunder dodges the punch combination from Gun.
Gun is looking to clinch but Blunder is avoiding it.
Gun moves into the clinch successfully.
Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
Blunder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gun thuds his right hand into Blunder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machine Gun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gun 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machine Gun!
After the fight, Machine Gun was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dark Humors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lleyton Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humors's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hurt - Johnny Cash. Dark Humors has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Humors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lleyton Max!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humors shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Max sprawls well. Max wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Humors gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Humors is defended easily by Max.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Max! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Max darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Humors's head coaches at Beauty School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Humors tries for a takedown but Max sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Max looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dark Humors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max looks to score with a jab to the body but Humors is just out of range.
Humors misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Humors darts in trying to clinch
and Max counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humors takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Dark Humors has been cut.
Max loads up on a big right hand but Humors slips the punch.
Humors tries to close the distance and clinch but Max swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Humors shoots in for a takedown but Max shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Max wants to counter with a clinch but Humors pushes him away.
Max lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Max thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humors takes the fight into the clinch.
Max on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Max stops a takedown attempt from Humors.
Max misses with the head strike.
Max wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Max's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Max breaks the clinch.
Max leaves Humors with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Max. No joy for Humors on that attempt.
Max swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Max has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Humors darts in looking for a takedown but Max gets double underhooks and turns Humors into the cage.
Humors tries to clinch but Max moves out of range.
Max swinging wildly here.
Max digs a good hook to Humors's body.
Max lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Humors fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Max - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Humors shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Humors is breathing heavily.
Humors takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Max stuffs the takedown attempt from Humors. Humors gets slowly back to his feet.
Humors drops his hands momentarily and Max takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Max misses with a double jab.
Humors shoots in but no luck this time.
Humors shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Max as he jumps to the side.
Max sends Humors crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Max is motioning to the referee to let Humors up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Humors is rocked!
Dark Humors's cut is getting worse.
Max batters Humors with a massive right followed by a huge left! Humors is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Max lands a final crushing right hand to drop Humors to the mat with a gruesome thud! Max is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lleyton Max!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Kondiitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson comes to the cage accompanied by Not Affraid- Eminem. Kondiitti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kuningas Pähkinä & Setä Tamu - Hei Scully. Karlos Kondiitti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cael Sanderson's chin.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karlos Kondiitti!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kondiitti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kondiitti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kondiitti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanderson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kondiitti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanderson trying to control the action but Kondiitti is working from the bottom.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Kondiitti is defending well.
Kondiitti trying to control but Sanderson postures up.
Kondiitti looking for submissions off his back.
Kondiitti is looking to control Sanderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kondiitti avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanderson connects with a nice short shot to Kondiitti's temple.
Sanderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kondiitti is looking to control Sanderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kondiitti avoid being mounted?
Sanderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanderson throwing shots but Kondiitti is blocking nicely.
Sanderson working over Kondiitti with some ground and pound. Kondiitti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing that Sanderson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sanderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Kondiitti wants to control but Sanderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanderson 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.
Sanderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kondiitti is working to get back to half guard.
Kondiitti is still trying to improve position.
Kondiitti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanderson trying to control but Kondiitti is having none of it.
Sanderson is landing with some decent strikes but Kondiitti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sanderson working Kondiitti over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondiitti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kondiitti tries to lock up and control but Sanderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kondiitti is rocked!
Sanderson controlling from the full mount.
Kondiitti is still in real trouble! Can Sanderson finish him?
Sanderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kondiitti seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanderson with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanderson trying to control but Kondiitti is having none of it.
Sanderson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kondiitti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanderson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kondiitti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kondiitti moves to clinch but Sanderson breaks away
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson is thwarting Kondiitti's attempts to control the position.
Sanderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanderson not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondiitti trying to control from the bottom.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Kondiitti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Kondiitti is defending well.
Kondiitti is looking for a sweep. Sanderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Sanderson there.
Kondiitti is looking to improve his position.
Kondiitti wants to sweep but Sanderson has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Kondiitti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kondiitti struggling a bit here.
Kondiitti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Sanderson stalls from top position.
Kondiitti tries to improve position but can't.
Cael Sanderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kondiitti wants to control but Sanderson postures up.
Sanderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sanderson takes a little break here. Kondiitti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Kondiitti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kondiitti being controlled for a moment.
Sanderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kondiitti can do to turn this around?
Kondiitti is trying to improve his position.
Kondiitti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kondiitti is trying to control Sanderson's posture but Sanderson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanderson landing a few strikes.
Kondiitti is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Sanderson working the head with strikes.
Kondiitti is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Sanderson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sanderson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sanderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kondiitti prevents Sanderson from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kondiitti struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sanderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kondiitti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kondiitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kondiitti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kondiitti trying to keep a closed guard but Sanderson is proving a slippery customer.
Sanderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanderson landing with the ground and pound.
Kondiitti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kondiitti looking to sit in guard and control but Sanderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kondiitti looking for a sweep. Not yet Kondiitti, not yet.
Sanderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kondiitti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karlos Kondiitti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kondiitti's head.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kondiitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson is really struggling to control Kondiitti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kondiitti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanderson.
Sanderson advances to half guard.
Sanderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kondiitti won't allow Sanderson to pass to mount.
Kondiitti tries to roll over but Sanderson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson controlling the action here.
Kondiitti actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanderson in particular looking to stall.
Sanderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanderson not doing much here.
Cael Sanderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanderson prevents Kondiitti from improving his position.
Sanderson winds up and cracks Kondiitti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanderson is taking a breather. Kondiitti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kondiitti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kondiitti throws a body kick that misses
and Sanderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kondiitti!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Sanderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Sanderson!
Cael Sanderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
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23
182 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
Grace misses with a few strikes there.
Grace moves out of range of the strikes.
Grace tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Grace slips a straight right by Shamrock.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Grace moves out of range as Shamrock throws a body kick.
Grace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock just manages to avoid it.
Grace moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
It looked like Grace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grace throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Grace misses.
Shamrock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grace blocks it well.
Grace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Nice jab there from Grace.
Shamrock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grace misses with a looping left.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Grace moves out of range easily.
Grace throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grace. Grace obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Grace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grace misses with a hook.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
Grace throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Grace only half commits.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grace thows a body kick. Shamrock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grace scores with a kick to the body.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Grace.
Grace throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grace counters with a one-two to the body.
Grace throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Grace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grace.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grace.
Grace half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shamrock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grace throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grace scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Grace tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Grace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Grace misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Grace ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Grace throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grace throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grace swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grace throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Grace blocks a head kick by Shamrock.
Grace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Grace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Grace counters with a straight right hand.
Grace misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Grace counters with a nice uppercut.
Grace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grace staying out of range there.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Grace counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Grace dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Grace's shoulder, as Grace tries to avoid the shot.
Grace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Grace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Grace makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grace throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grace.
Shamrock cracks Grace with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
Grace throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grace cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Nice body kick there by Grace.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grace can pounce on him.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Grace's shoulder, as Grace tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace throws a leg kick
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Shamrock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grace throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grace moves out of range as Shamrock throws a body kick.
Grace takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Grace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grace.
Shamrock is rocked!
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Grace finish him?
Grace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock seems to have recovered his senses.
Grace's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grace scrambles back to his feet.
Grace misses with a combination
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Grace throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Grace misses with a low kick.
Grace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Grace defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Grace misses with a low kick.
Grace connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a hook
letting Grace counter with a right hand.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grace. That did some damage!
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
Shamrock throws a head kick but Grace moves out of range.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice jab there from Grace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick
and Grace counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grace.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Grace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Grace gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Shamrock is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Grace!
In his post fight interview, Charles Grace gave a big smile as he said 'I'm gonna debate the f@ck outta myself as soon as I hit the shower!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ingmar Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Gavric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Ace Of Spades blaring out of the sound system. Gavric is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Frank Zappa - Cocaine Decisions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ingmar Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mica Gavric!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavric tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gavric.
Gavric tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gavric.
Scott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gavric counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gavric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Gavric stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavric wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavric shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Gavric finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.
Gavric uses his free foot to push down on Scott's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Scott.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gavric takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gavric has hold of Scott's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Scott manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gavric is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Scott is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Scott flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gavric anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Scott and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gavric slips an arm under Scott chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gavric has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gavric is squeezing on Scott like an anaconda would it's prey. Scott fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mica Gavric!
Mica Gavric managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Ingmar Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kajun Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Brasnof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puno comes to the cage accompanied by 軍神. Kajun Puno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicolai Brasnof's chin.
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197 lbs
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23
205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kajun Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolai Brasnof!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasnof misses with a wild body shot.
Brasnof jabs Puno right on the nose. Puno blinks but takes it well.
Brasnof throws an off balance right hand
and Puno counters with a single leg into guard. Brasnof didn't expect that.
Brasnof wants to get back to his feet but Puno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Puno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Brasnof is keeping the position.
Brasnof is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Puno pushes down on Brasnof's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Brasnof is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brasnof wants to get back to his feet.
Puno stalling away here and it's allowed Brasnof to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Puno trying to control but Brasnof is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puno passes into half guard.
Puno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Brasnof is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brasnof pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brasnof throws an off balance right hand
and Puno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control the action but Brasnof is working from the bottom.
Puno stops Brasnof from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brasnof does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Brasnof defends it.
Puno working the head and body with strikes.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Brasnof is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puno with the ground and pound but Brasnof uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Puno postures up in Brasnof's guard and throws a big left but Brasnof blocks it.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Brasnof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brasnof lands with a right hand.
A jab from Brasnof misses.
Brasnof looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Brasnof looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Brasnof throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brasnof.
Puno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brasnof throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 Kajun Puno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Brasnof.
Brasnof looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno throws a big counter combination but Brasnof scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brasnof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brasnof throws a right and a left that Puno avoids nicely.
Brasnof misses the shot to the body.
Brasnof throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brasnof sprawls and moves away.
Puno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brasnof tries to avoid it but Puno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brasnof to the ground. Brasnof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brasnof ducks right into an uppercut from Puno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasnof throws a right hand that misses
and Puno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brasnof!
Brasnof seems a little lost for a moment, as Puno dominates the positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Puno crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brasnof is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brasnof is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Puno is controlling him well.
Puno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brasnof sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brasnof is trying to escape the position but Puno is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brasnof wants to get back to his feet but Puno drags him back down.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Brasnof. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brasnof.
A big left from Brasnof misses.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof scores with a nice head shot.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolai Brasnof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brasnof throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brasnof just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nicolai Brasnof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasnof blocks the body kick.
Brasnof bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puno slips a jab from Brasnof.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Brasnof.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Puno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brasnof throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brasnof misses the jab.
Brasnof scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno ducks right into an uppercut from Brasnof.
Brasnof listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brasnof.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brasnof swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Puno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Puno is in close to Brasnof's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Brasnof is keeping the position.
Puno with a nice head shot there.
Puno is looking to pass into half guard but Brasnof pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brasnof is in guard.
Brasnof showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Brasnof from controlling successfully.
Puno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brasnof trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Brasnof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brasnof works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Brasnof.
Brasnof throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Brasnof misses with a looping left.
Brasnof tries to bum rush Puno with a series of wild strikes but Puno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brasnof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno fails to land the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puno.
Nicolai Brasnof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brasnof keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasnof lands with a right hand.
Brasnof listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puno blocks a jab.
Brasnof loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brasnof has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brasnof and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brasnof falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brasnof!
Puno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puno throwing strikes but Brasnof manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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!
Puno wants to control but Brasnof postures up.
Brasnof wants to stand but Puno has his arm trapped.
Brasnof trying to control the position but Puno is working away.
Puno is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno struggling a bit here.
Puno is looking for a sweep.
Brasnof wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working.
Brasnof wants to stand but Puno is controlling his arm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brasnof.
Puno scores with the left hand. Brasnof knows he should have avoided that one.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Puno slips under a jab.
Brasnof swinging wildly here.
Puno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brasnof lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brasnof, as that shot connected.
Brasnof misses the jab.
Puno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Brasnof misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolai Brasnof comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brasnof 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolai Brasnof!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James The Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Maruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Best comes to the cage accompanied by Tina Turner - The Best. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James The Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miroslav Maruska!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maruska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Best misses with a body shot.
The Best swings widly with a right hand
and Maruska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Best scores with a nice head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maruska struggles to land a body shot inside as The Best controls his hands.
The Best lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Miroslav Maruska has been cut.
The Best throws an elbow that misses.
The Best pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Best goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Best working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Best lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Best.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Best's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maruska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maruska tries to throw a body punch but The Best avoids it by throwing Maruska back against the cage.
Maruska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maruska blocks an elbow strike from The Best.
The Best has a couple of punches blocked by Maruska.
The Best lands a nice elbow.
Maruska can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruska blocks an elbow strike.
The Best misses with some punches.
The Best lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Best.
Maruska takes an elbow to the temple.
Maruska takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Miroslav Maruska's cut even more.
The Best scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maruska blocks a body shot from The Best.
Maruska working aggressively here.
The Best makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maruska blocking some punches.
Maruska blocks an elbow strike.
Maruska throws a punch but it's blocked by The Best.
A short right from The Best on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Maruska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from The Best.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Best comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Best lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maruska looks winded!
The Best lands an elbow that stopped Maruska in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Miroslav Maruska's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Best.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maruska takes an elbow to the temple.
The Best lands an elbow inside.
Miroslav Maruska's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The Best lands an elbow inside that Maruska shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Miroslav Maruska's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James The Best!
A victorious James The Best thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Ward has chosen Bandz A Make Her Dance-Juicy J as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward misses with a left hand
and Myles counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Ward badly! He tries to strike back but Myles puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Ward out cold! Oh man, Ward will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darren Myles!
After the fight, Darren Myles was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Grant Ward had this to say: 'I knew coming in that Myles has great power on his hands and props to him for using them wisely. He is a very tough guy and strong competitor. Congratulations to him. Thanks INSANITY for having me'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Belshiknolav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xi Jia has chosen Kung-Fu Hustle as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Belshiknolav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belshiknolav tries to land a front kick but Xi Jia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Belshiknolav.
Xi Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xi Jia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A leg kick checked by Xi Jia.
We've been told by Belshiknolav's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Belshiknolav does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Belshiknolav lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kang Xi Jia has been cut.
Xi Jia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xi Jia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xi Jia sizes up Belshiknolav with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Belshiknolav looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Xi Jia misses.
Belshiknolav throws a head kick that misses.
Ivan Belshiknolav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belshiknolav shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xi Jia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belshiknolav makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Xi Jia really felt that one!
Belshiknolav throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Xi Jia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belshiknolav lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick by Belshiknolav misses
and Xi Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belshiknolav throws a jab when Xi Jia was well out of range.
Belshiknolav tries a head kick but it misses.
Belshiknolav misses with the body kick
and Xi Jia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Belshiknolav throws a head kick that misses.
Xi Jia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belshiknolav stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belshiknolav takes one to the side of the head.
Belshiknolav steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Xi Jia. That one must have hurt.
Belshiknolav slips under a jab from Xi Jia.
Belshiknolav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xi Jia.
Belshiknolav takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Belshiknolav throws a nice head kick!
Xi Jia lands a body shot.
Xi Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belshiknolav.
Xi Jia takes a swing at Belshiknolav's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belshiknolav throws a sloppy head kick and Xi Jia moves out of range easily.
Xi Jia looks to land a body kick but Belshiknolav moved away.
Belshiknolav gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Xi Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belshiknolav's head.
Belshiknolav takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belshiknolav thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xi Jia if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Belshiknolav.
Xi Jia wants to counter the offense by Belshiknolav and move into the clinch position.
Belshiknolav throws a head kick that misses
and Xi Jia counters with an outside leg kick.
Belshiknolav on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belshiknolav blocks the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xi Jia - that will leave a mark!
Belshiknolav misses with a body kick.
Xi Jia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Belshiknolav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belshiknolav jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Belshiknolav takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belshiknolav takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia throws a nice looking combination but Belshiknolav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xi Jia misses with a hook.
Belshiknolav looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Xi Jia clobbers Belshiknolav with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xi Jia blocks the body kick.
Xi Jia scores with a nice strike.
Belshiknolav chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xi Jia can pounce on him.
Belshiknolav slips a jab from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belshiknolav's half guard.
Xi Jia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia is looking to take a break and control but Belshiknolav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xi Jia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Belshiknolav really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four 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!
Xi Jia has hold of Belshiknolav's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Belshiknolav manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
You get the feeling that Belshiknolav really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Xi Jia working Belshiknolav over with strikes here.
Belshiknolav is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Belshiknolav trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Belshiknolav taking shots to the head.
Belshiknolav is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belshiknolav is squirming around, avoiding Xi Jia's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belshiknolav is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kang Xi Jia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Belshiknolav pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xi Jia scores with the left hand. Belshiknolav knows he should have avoided that one.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belshiknolav was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belshiknolav throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia with a hook.
Xi Jia tests Belshiknolav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belshiknolav tries to land a leg kick but Xi Jia saw it coming and moves away.
Belshiknolav tries a head kick but it misses.
Belshiknolav slips a straight right by Xi Jia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belshiknolav misses with a head kick.
Xi Jia lands a body shot.
Belshiknolav defending well as Xi Jia loads up on a big left hand.
Xi Jia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belshiknolav throws a right hand that misses
and Belshiknolav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Belshiknolav.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belshiknolav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xi Jia scores with a takedown into Belshiknolav's guard.
Xi Jia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Belshiknolav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xi Jia forces his way into half guard.
Belshiknolav won't allow Xi Jia to pass to mount.
Belshiknolav is defending against the submission attempts here by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but Belshiknolav defending well.
Xi Jia works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belshiknolav is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Belshiknolav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xi Jia on the ground.
Xi Jia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belshiknolav keeps working.
Belshiknolav on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belshiknolav tries to get out of the position.
Belshiknolav tries to escape but Xi Jia is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Belshiknolav is trying to escape and Xi Jia transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Belshiknolav is forced to tap! Nice work there by Xi Jia! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kang Xi Jia!
After winning the bout, Kang Xi Jia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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