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Highland Games 78 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skhu Dan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Strazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan comes to the cage accompanied by NEVER SAY NEVER. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marcelo Strazas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skhu Dan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Strazas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strazas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strazas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strazas misses with a hook. Dan ducked under it nicely.
Strazas throws a sloppy head kick and Dan moves out of range easily.
Dan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strazas as he avoids it easily.
Dan moves out of range of the body kick.
Dan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strazas swats away the attempt to clinch by Dan.
It seemed like Strazas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dan blocks a head kick by Strazas.
Strazas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strazas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dan.
Strazas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strazas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marcelo Strazas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strazas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strazas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dan pushes Strazas up against the cage in a clinch.
Dan decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strazas manages to get himself to full guard.
Dan throws a big elbow that misses.
Strazas is looking to stand up but Dan isn't so interested in that idea.
Dan trying to control but Strazas is working from the bottom.
Dan controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strazas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dan trying to control but Strazas is working from the bottom.
Dan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strazas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dan dives in and grabs Strazas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strazas pushes down on Dan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skhu Dan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Strazas.
Strazas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strazas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strazas lands a glancing blow to the side of Dan's head.
Dan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strazas defends well and Dan ends up having to push Strazas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strazas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dan misses with a two punch combination.
Strazas throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strazas 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.
Strazas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dan clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dan breaks the clinch.
Strazas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Strazas looks to move away, Dan throws a big counter combo bu Strazas just gets out of the way.
Strazas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strazas throws a body kick that misses.
Strazas lands a high kick!
Strazas throws a head kick but Dan moves out of range.
Dan avoids the head kick by Strazas.
It looked like Dan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strazas avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Strazas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strazas as he jumps to the side.
Dan blocks a head kick by Strazas.
Strazas dips to his left and cracks Dan with an uppercut!
Dan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strazas is fending him off so far but Dan persists. Nope, Strazas circles away and we're back to standing.
Strazas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marcelo Strazas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dan or perhaps it was just good defense by Strazas, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skhu Dan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strazas 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 Dan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strazas is looking to chop away at Dan's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strazas tries to bum rush Dan with a series of wild strikes but Dan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strazas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strazas scores with a push kick.
Strazas throws a big shot that misses.
Strazas misses with a two punch combination.
Dan darts in looking for a takedown but Strazas gets double underhooks and turns Dan into the cage.
Dan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strazas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strazas defends well and Dan ends up having to push Strazas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strazas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dan avoids the head kick by Strazas.
Dan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strazas misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strazas.
Dan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strazas misses with a wild combination.
Dan fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Strazas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dan throws a hook but Strazas blocks it.
Strazas leaves Dan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dan throws a head kick but Strazas moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strazas is fending him off so far but Dan persists. Nope, Strazas circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Strazas as Dan shoots in.
Strazas throws a head kick that half lands.
Strazas throws a head kick but Dan moves out of range.
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strazas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strazas.
A head kick misses from Strazas.
Strazas throws a sloppy head kick and Dan moves out of range easily.
Dan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dan scores with a three punch combo!
Dan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dan moves forwards but Strazas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Strazas.
Strazas misses with a head kick.
Dan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strazas tries to avoid it but Dan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strazas to the ground. Strazas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strazas! But no joy.
Strazas throws a leg kick which misses Dan's front leg but catches the back leg as Dan tries to avoid it.
Strazas stuffs the takedown attempt from Dan. Dan gets slowly back to his feet.
Strazas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dan wants to clinch up but Strazas keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Strazas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strazas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strazas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strazas misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Strazas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Strazas lands with a slapping head kick.
Dan avoids a kick to the body.
Strazas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dan clinches up against the cage.
Dan is trying to drag Strazas to the mat but Strazas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dan decides to pull guard.
Strazas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strazas wants to pass the guard but Dan is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strazas wants to pass the guard but Dan is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strazas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dan working a defensive guard here.
Dan is really struggling to control Strazas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Strazas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
A head kick misses from Strazas.
Strazas scores with a nice right hand.
Strazas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dan shoots in looking for a takedown but Strazas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strazas throws a sloppy head kick and Dan moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skhu Dan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strazas stuffs the takedown attempt from Dan. Dan gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strazas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strazas throws a lazy right hand but Dan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strazas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dan momentarily.
Dan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dan goes for a double leg but Strazas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strazas continues to drive forward.
Strazas throws a head kick that misses.
Dan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Strazas throws a sloppy head kick and Dan moves out of range easily.
Dan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skhu Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strazas lands a glancing blow to the side of Dan's head.
Strazas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strazas as he avoids it easily.
Strazas throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strazas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strazas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strazas lands with a slapping head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strazas.
Strazas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strazas blocks a leg kick.
Strazas misses with a hook. Dan ducked under it nicely.
Dan tries for a takedown but Strazas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strazas connects with a high kick.
Dan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skhu Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strazas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Strazas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strazas 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Strazas!
Skhu Dan was interviewed post fight and said 'I TRIED MY BEST,BUT MY BEST WAS NOT ENOUGH'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Dinkledorff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Sobral has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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232 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Dinkledorff!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinkledorff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobral throws out the jab.
Dinkledorff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sobral throws out a loose jab but Dinkledorff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobral decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sobral moves into full mount! Dinkledorff won't be happy about that!
Sobral with shots to the head and body - Dinkledorff looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Ray Dinkledorff has been cut.
Dinkledorff is desperately trying to improve his position but Sobral has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinkledorff tries to hold on but Sobral postures up.
Sobral drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dinkledorff! More shots from Sobral and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Sobral!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MT Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts's entrance music is Rockstar. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MT Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Mattos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Mattos.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mattos digs a good hook to Roberts's body.
Mattos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mattos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattos misses with a head kick.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mattos. That's going to slow Roberts down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Mattos.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Mattos.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Mattos.
Mattos dips to his left and cracks Roberts with an uppercut!
Mattos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mattos misses with a two punch combination.
Mattos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick misses from Mattos.
Roberts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mattos misses.
Mattos connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mattos.
Mattos throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Mattos.
Roberts feinted with a counter takedown.
Roberts walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mattos. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Walter Mattos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mattos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mattos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mattos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mattos is looking to slow Roberts down with leg kicks.
Mattos connects with a high kick.
Mattos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mattos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mattos sprawls and moves away.
Mattos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mattos.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick from Mattos lands but Roberts takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mattos throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts feinted with a counter takedown.
Mattos throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Mattos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mattos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MT Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mattos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mattos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mattos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Mattos lands a leg kick that knocks Roberts off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattos throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mattos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mattos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Mattos throws a head kick that half lands.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Mattos.
A head kick misses from Mattos.
Roberts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walter Mattos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mattos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mattos. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Mattos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos lands a leg kick that knocks Roberts off balance momentarily.
Mattos feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.
Mattos tries to land a leg kick but Roberts saw it coming and moves away.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Walter Mattos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mattos scores with a jab to the head.
Mattos misses with a head kick.
Mattos lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Mattos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos fakes the leg kick and cracks Roberts in the body.
Mattos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Mattos.
Roberts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roberts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mattos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Mattos.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mattos. Mattos obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mattos.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Roberts might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Roberts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Roberts takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mattos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Mattos throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Mattos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Mattos 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.
Roberts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mattos.
Mattos cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mattos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
Mattos misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mattos throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattos scores with a leg kick.
Mattos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos connects with a high kick.
Mattos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Mattos is quick to defend against it.
That kick from Mattos tenderised Roberts's leg. Roberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mattos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mattos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mattos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mattos scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Mattos.
Mattos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mattos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mattos lands with a slapping head kick.
Mattos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Mattos is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts blocks a head kick by Mattos.
Mattos scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mattos.
Mattos tries a head kick but it misses.
Mattos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts feinted with a counter takedown.
Mattos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberts. That did some damage!
Mattos cracks Roberts with a good jab.
Mattos tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mattos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mattos loads up on a big right hand but Roberts slips the punch.
Mattos throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mattos. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick from Mattos.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mattos sprawls and moves away.
MT Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts blocks a head kick by Mattos.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Walter Mattos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mattos misses with a head kick.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Mattos is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Mattos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mattos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Mattos!
MT Roberts was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight, he was the better fighter. I will be back better than either. Thank you all for the support!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyresse Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yukiteru Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
137 lbs
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25
139 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyresse Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yukiteru Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson moves into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miyamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Miyamoto jumps guard but Thomson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomson lands a nice uppercut.
Miyamoto wants a takedown but no success here.
Thomson lands a left hand.
Thomson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miyamoto looking for a takedown.
Tyresse Thomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yukiteru Miyamoto.
Thomson lands an uppercut.
Miyamoto looking to stall.
Miyamoto can't get the takedown.
Thomson lands with a light punch inside.
Thomson gets through Miyamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miyamoto is rocked!
Thomson misses with the head strike.
Miyamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomson finish him?
Miyamoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomson scores with 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!
Thomson lands a left hand.
Thomson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miyamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miyamoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miyamoto looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Thomson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miyamoto.
A short left from Thomson.
A short right from Thomson.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomson.
Thomson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Miyamoto's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Miyamoto drops to his knees and Thomson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyresse Thomson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Grucha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Castillo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
197 lbs
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211 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Grucha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Castillo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grucha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castillo swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Grucha's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grucha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grucha really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grucha wants to pass to mount but Castillo is defending the position.
Grucha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillo defending well though.
Grucha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grucha tries to pass to full mount but Castillo defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grucha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillo defending well though.
Grucha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Grucha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grucha seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Castillo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pawel Grucha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaemon Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kaemon Fujiwara has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaemon Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Javier Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Fujiwara lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fujiwara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fujiwara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fujiwara throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Fujiwara's guard.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Fujiwara blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Fujiwara has wrist control.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fujiwara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujiwara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fujiwara looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Fujiwara sprawls well.
Fujiwara throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fujiwara's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a strike but Fujiwara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fujiwara scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujiwara misses with a looping left.
Fujiwara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujiwara tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez slips under a jab from Fujiwara.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Fujiwara counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Fujiwara catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Fujiwara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Kaemon Fujiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Fujiwara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fujiwara lands a jab.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Fujiwara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fujiwara drops Sanchez with a big left hand! Sanchez is injured, injured bad! Fujiwara jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaemon Fujiwara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Semerad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ney Schincariol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
196 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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25
187 lbs
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Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ty Semerad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ney Schincariol!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semerad clinches with his opponent.
Schincariol working hard to break the clinch.
Semerad pulls guard effortlessly.
Semerad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Schincariol has picked Semerad up and slammed him! Semerad can't keep hold of the triangle and Schincariol manages to pass to side control!
Semerad tries to bench press Schincariol off him but Schincariol keeps the position.
Semerad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Semerad's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Semerad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schincariol pulls his head out easily.
Semerad actively working from the bottom here.
Semerad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schincariol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schincariol's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schincariol avoids the strikes from Semerad.
Semerad has managed to slip his arm under Schincariol's chin. This could be all over... yep, Schincariol is tapping out! Submission win for Semerad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ty Semerad!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zakari Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Zakari Moss has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zakari Moss seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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135 lbs
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146 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Zakari Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja misses with a straight left.
We've been hearing reports that Moss has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Moss shoots in and drives through. Laranja sprawls well.
Moss dives in and grabs Laranja's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laranja pushes down on Moss's head and hops out.
Moss jabs Laranja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laranja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laranja looks to score with a jab to the body but Moss is just out of range.
Laranja throws a shot to the body.
Moss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Laranja tries to counter it with a takedown but Moss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moss looks to land a combination but Laranja avoids it well.
Laranja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laranja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moss somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zakari Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss gets caught napping as Laranja dives in and scores a takedown. Moss manages to retain guard.
Laranja controlling from the top position.
Moss looking to control.
Moss wants to sweep here but Laranja controlling him for the moment.
Moss has his foot on Laranja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laranja works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss being controlled here, momentarily.
Laranja drops back looking for a leg! Moss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moss manages to kick Laranja off! Laranja jumps back into Moss's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss wants to improve his position but instead Laranja has moved into half guard.
Laranja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Laranja moves to back control.
Moss tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja wants to control but Moss is keeping busy.
Laranja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laranja has the hooks in. Moss is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Moss is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laranja trying to control.
Laranja is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moss defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moss rolls, trying to escape but Laranja keeps control of the position.
Laranja looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja tightening his grip on Moss, looking for the choke.
Laranja is cranking Moss's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Moss! He's tightened the choke and Moss is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchel Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thresh Whiteman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Smashing pumpkins - Disarm. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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27
278 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitchel Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thresh Whiteman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiteman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Whiteman wants to clinch.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whiteman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Whiteman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Whiteman throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Whiteman's head.
Nice elbow from Whiteman.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Whiteman is controlling him.
Whiteman lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Whiteman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whiteman has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson avoiding damage as Whiteman throws knees to the body.
Thompson avoiding damage as Whiteman throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to circle away but Whiteman has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Whiteman has double underhooks.
Whiteman tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whiteman connects with a knee to the head.
Whiteman blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Whiteman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whiteman trying to land knees to the body.
Whiteman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Whiteman.
Whiteman throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Whiteman won't allow it.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson presses Whiteman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whiteman lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
Thompson wants to break free but Whiteman has control.
Whiteman tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Whiteman has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Whiteman.
Thompson avoiding damage as Whiteman throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiteman crunches a lovely knee into Thompson's ribcage.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Whiteman won't allow it.
Whiteman pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Whiteman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Whiteman has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Whiteman won't allow it.
Thompson wants to break free but Whiteman has control.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Whiteman obliges.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Whiteman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Mitchel Thompson has been cut.
Whiteman lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
Whiteman lands a damaging elbow.
Whiteman lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whiteman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Whiteman has the dominant position.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
Whiteman lands an elbow inside.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whiteman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Whiteman lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whiteman lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Whiteman obliges.
Whiteman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Whiteman lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Whiteman is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Whiteman.
Whiteman lands a damaging elbow.
Whiteman scores with a knee to the head.
Whiteman lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Whiteman scores a nice knee to the body.
Whiteman lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
Mitchel Thompson's cut is getting worse.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Whiteman lands an elbow inside.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson tries to break free but Whiteman pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Whiteman won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Whiteman.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiteman.
Whiteman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Nice elbow from Whiteman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiteman lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Whiteman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mitchel Thompson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Whiteman is stalling here.
Whiteman lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thresh Whiteman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitchel Thompson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Whiteman. Whiteman maintains the clinch.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Whiteman lands an elbow inside.
Whiteman lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Whiteman lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
Thresh Whiteman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whiteman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whiteman lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
Whiteman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whiteman has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
Whiteman scores with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Mitchel Thompson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whiteman has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whiteman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whiteman crunches a lovely knee into Thompson's ribcage.
Whiteman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whiteman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whiteman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mitchel Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thresh Whiteman!
Mitchel Thompson was interviewed post fight and said 'I hope my fans enjoyed the fight as much as I did...'.
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