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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Greyjoy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crusher lands with a slapping head kick.
Crusher scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Crusher as he connects with a hook.
Crusher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Greyjoy moves out of range as Crusher strikes.
And Greyjoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Crusher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crusher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Crusher misses.
Crusher has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crusher jabs at Greyjoy's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crusher throws a hook but Greyjoy avoids it easily.
Greyjoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crusher defends it well.
A head kick by Crusher misses
and Greyjoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crusher won't be happy with that.
Greyjoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Greyjoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crusher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greyjoy on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher wants to control but Greyjoy postures up.
Crusher is looking to reverse the position.
Crusher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crusher tries to get out of the position.
Greyjoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Greyjoy has hold of Crusher's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Crusher seems comfortable defending it but Greyjoy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Crusher is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Crusher is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Greyjoy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chico Greyjoy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavlo Bilous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maddox (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavlo Bilous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Bilous's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bilous sneaks back into half guard.
Bilous manages to get to full guard.
Maddox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bilous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bilous striking off his back but it's not causing Maddox any problems.
Bilous looking for a sweep. Not yet Bilous, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous controlling Maddox's posture.
Bilous keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox trying to control but Bilous is working from the bottom.
Bilous manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maddox manages to get himself to full guard.
Bilous postures up and lands a big shot to Maddox's brow.
We've been hearing that Bilous has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bilous stands up over Maddox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bilous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bilous 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.
Bilous working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bilous works over Maddox with some ground and pound from guard.
Bilous postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maddox looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maddox can't keep his opponent in guard - Bilous advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bilous drops an elbow to the side of Maddox's head.
Maddox is rocked!
Bilous lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Maddox quite badly. Maddox pulls Bilous in close trying to recover. Bilous postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Maddox on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Maddox doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavlo Bilous!
A very excited looking Pavlo Bilous made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Gray Maddox stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all saw this coming, am I right?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laetchung Waong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laetchung Waong!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Waong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Waong's guard.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Waong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Waong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Waong trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Waong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Waong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waong is keeping the position for now.
Waong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee postures up in Waong's guard and throws a big left but Waong blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee 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.
Lee advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waong can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ground and pound from Lee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Waong is keeping him busy.
Waong is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Waong tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Waong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Waong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Waong.
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Waong's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Waong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Waong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping full guard, as Waong tries to pass.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Waong passes into side control.
Waong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Waong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Waong avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lee.
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Waong's best efforts.
Waong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Waong is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee wants to improve his position but Waong is controlling well.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Waong uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Waong has passed into mount! Damn!
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Waong looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
Waong working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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 Thomas Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Waong's waist but Waong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Waong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Laetchung Waong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Lee wants to sweep but Waong has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waong has hold of Lee's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lee tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Waong cranks the arm and Lee screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lee, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Laetchung Waong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Nechvidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spiros Vondopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Nechvidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spiros Vondopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vondopoulos shoots in looking for a takedown but Nechvidov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vondopoulos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vondopoulos looks to land a combination but Nechvidov avoids it well.
Vondopoulos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nechvidov sprawls well. Nechvidov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vondopoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Vondopoulos tries to sprawl but Nechvidov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vondopoulos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Nechvidov is proving a slippery customer.
Vondopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vondopoulos will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vondopoulos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Vondopoulos misses.
Nechvidov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vondopoulos is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vondopoulos tries to roll over but Nechvidov keeps him under control.
Nechvidov is pressing down on Vondopoulos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vondopoulos is holding on for now.
Vondopoulos is controlling Nechvidov's trapped leg to prevent Nechvidov from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondopoulos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vondopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nechvidov pulls his head out easily.
Vondopoulos wants to get back to his feet.
Vondopoulos moves into full guard.
Vondopoulos wants to control but Nechvidov passes easily into half guard.
Vondopoulos pushes Nechvidov off looking to stand but Nechvidov dives back in and keeps control.
Vondopoulos wants to control but Nechvidov is keeping busy.
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.
Vondopoulos is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vondopoulos is trying to control but can't.
Vondopoulos is trying to stand.
Vondopoulos wants to get back to full guard.
Vondopoulos landing small, sideways elbows.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nechvidov scores with a takedown into Vondopoulos's guard.
Vondopoulos keeping full guard, as Nechvidov tries to pass.
Nechvidov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vondopoulos on the ground.
Vondopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nechvidov is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nechvidov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vondopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vondopoulos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nechvidov is aware though and is defending well.
Vondopoulos keeping moving, preventing Nechvidov from controlling successfully.
Vondopoulos controls Nechvidov momentarily but Nechvidov frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vondopoulos is striking off his back. Nechvidov thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spiros Vondopoulos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vondopoulos or perhaps it was just good defense by Nechvidov, which made it look bad.
Vondopoulos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nechvidov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vondopoulos is looking to clinch.
Nechvidov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vondopoulos trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondopoulos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nechvidov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nechvidov's back!
Vondopoulos tightening his grip on Nechvidov, looking for the choke.
Vondopoulos looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondopoulos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vondopoulos is persistently looking for the submission but Nechvidov is defending it well.
Nechvidov tries to escape but Vondopoulos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Nechvidov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vondopoulos.
Vondopoulos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vondopoulos misses with a punch to the head.
Nechvidov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vondopoulos tightening his grip on Nechvidov, looking for the choke.
Vondopoulos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov trying to control but not successfully.
Nechvidov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Vondopoulos tightening his grip on Nechvidov, looking for the choke.
Vondopoulos working for a choke but Nechvidov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov showing good submission defense here.
Vondopoulos keeps control of the position as Nechvidov tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vondopoulos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nechvidov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spiros Vondopoulos 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. This is the final round!
Vondopoulos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nechvidov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vondopoulos is trying to defend but Nechvidov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nechvidov is thwarting Vondopoulos's attempts to control the position.
Vondopoulos is trying to stand back up but Nechvidov is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondopoulos wants to improve his position but Nechvidov is controlling well.
Nechvidov slips a nice elbow through Vondopoulos's hands, connecting with Vondopoulos's forehead.
Nechvidov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondopoulos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vondopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nechvidov defends well.
Vondopoulos keeping full guard, as Nechvidov tries to pass.
Vondopoulos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nechvidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vondopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov wants to get up but he can't break Vondopoulos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vondopoulos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nechvidov manages to get himself to full guard.
Nechvidov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vondopoulos looking to pass the guard.
Vondopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nechvidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vondopoulos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nechvidov is proving hard to escape from.
Vondopoulos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nechvidov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vondopoulos has Nechvidov in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vondopoulos is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondopoulos wants to control from the top but Nechvidov keeps moving.
Nechvidov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nechvidov tries to get out of the position.
Vondopoulos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vondopoulos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nechvidov is just riding it out for now. Vondopoulos eventually gives up the hold.
Vondopoulos stops Nechvidov from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vondopoulos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nechvidov controls his leg.
Vondopoulos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nechvidov defend it? Vondopoulos steps over the head and cranks it - Nechvidov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Vondopoulos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spiros Vondopoulos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Spiros Vondopoulos made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morten Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Morten Gunnarsson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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167 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morten Gunnarsson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunnarsson can't get the takedown.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gunnarsson uses from the top position.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gunnarsson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jones has tightened it up now! Gunnarsson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Jones!
Dan Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert The Sponge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite comes into the arena with Napoleon Dynamite (Remix) blaring out of the sound system. Robert The Sponge told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Dynamite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert The Sponge!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Sponge circles away.
The Sponge with the counter takedown but Dynamite avoids it easily.
The Sponge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Sponge lands in his opponent's guard.
Dynamite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Sponge is aware though and is defending well.
Dynamite has his foot on The Sponge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Sponge works his way back into a safe position though.
Dynamite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Sponge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Sponge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dynamite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Sponge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
The Sponge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dynamite is keeping the position for now.
Dynamite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Sponge defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sponge wants to control from the top but Dynamite keeps moving.
Dynamite keeping full guard, as The Sponge tries to pass.
The Sponge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Sponge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dynamite is keeping the position for now.
Dynamite has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think The Sponge should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dynamite has tightened it up now! The Sponge should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Napoleon Dynamite!
Napoleon Dynamite is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Napoleon Dynamite, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Gore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Francisco Antonio Laureana's chin.
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Gore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gore takes a swing at Laureana's ribcage but misses.
Gore connects with the punch.
Laureana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laureana dives in for a single leg takedown but Gore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laureana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laureana has an Americana. Gore didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Laureana is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Laureana hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
An out of breath Francisco Antonio Laureana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erland Eliasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erland Eliasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Funk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funk throws a leg kick which misses Eliasson's front leg but catches the back leg as Eliasson tries to avoid it.
Eliasson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Funk misses with an uppercut
and Eliasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Anders Funk has been cut.
Funk cracks Eliasson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Funk throws a jab but it's blocked by Eliasson.
Funk dips to his left and cracks Eliasson with an uppercut!
Eliasson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eliasson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Funk misses with a looping left.
Funk throws a solid leg kick but Eliasson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Funk.
As Funk tries to get set, Eliasson tries to push him back and clinch up but Funk manages to avoid the attempt.
Eliasson avoids a kick to the body.
Funk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eliasson manages to avoid it.
Eliasson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk throws a jab but it's blocked by Eliasson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Funk.
Funk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eliasson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Funk misses the body punch
and Eliasson counters by moving into the clinch.
Funk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funk.
Eliasson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eliasson.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Eliasson.
Funk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eliasson backwards.
Eliasson taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eliasson.
Eliasson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Funk fails to land.
Funk misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Eliasson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk pushes Eliasson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eliasson is struggling to control the position.
Funk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eliasson.
Eliasson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funk misses with a low kick.
Eliasson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Funk.
Funk throws a low kick, looking for Eliasson's leg but Eliasson calmly moves out of range.
Eliasson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Funk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Funk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eliasson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Funk.
Funk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Funk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eliasson checks it well.
Eliasson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Funk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funk tries to land a front kick but Eliasson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eliasson is looking to counter the offense by Funk and move into the clinch.
Eliasson misses with a looping left.
Eliasson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funk misses with a wild combination.
Eliasson tries to counter by clinching up but Funk breaks away and moves out of range.
Anders Funk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk keeps Eliasson at a distance using the push kick.
Funk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Funk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eliasson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Funk trying to control the position but instead, Eliasson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Funk into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Funk.
Funk blocks a body shot from Eliasson.
Funk taking a breather.
Eliasson pushes Funk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eliasson tries a body shot but Funk blocks it.
The referee calls for Eliasson to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk lands a nice uppercut.
Funk misses with a punch on the inside.
Eliasson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Eliasson blocks a body shot from Funk.
Eliasson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funk's elbow.
Funk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eliasson misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anders Funk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eliasson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eliasson moves out of range as Funk strikes.
Eliasson throwing a counter right hand but Funk manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Funk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eliasson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Funk.
Eliasson avoids a kick to the body.
Funk connects with the punch.
Eliasson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Funk. Funk obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eliasson, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Funk throws a jab but it's blocked by Eliasson.
Funk tries to land a leg kick but Eliasson saw it coming and moves away.
Eliasson moves out of range of the body kick.
Eliasson tries to counter by clinching up but Funk breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliasson throws a jab but it's blocked by Funk.
Funk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Funk connects with a high kick.
It looks like Erland Eliasson has been cut.
Eliasson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eliasson tries to counter by clinching up but Funk breaks away and moves out of range.
Funk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eliasson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eliasson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eliasson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Funk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Funk lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eliasson.
Eliasson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eliasson wants to clinch up but Funk keeps it at a distance.
Eliasson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Funk looks to land a right hand but Eliasson moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eliasson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anders Funk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funk throws a wild body kick that Eliasson sees coming a mile off.
As Funk tries to get set, Eliasson tries to push him back and clinch up but Funk manages to avoid the attempt.
Funk misses with a wild body shot.
Eliasson throwing a counter right hand but Funk manages to avoid it.
Funk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eliasson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funk can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk lands a nice looking body kick.
Funk is looking to chop away at Eliasson's legs.
Funk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk connects with a jab.
Funk throws a leg kick that misses.
Eliasson tries to close the distance and clinch but Funk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Funk throws a fast counter high kick but Eliasson manages to duck under it in time.
Eliasson slips under a jab from Funk.
Eliasson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eliasson takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funk.
Eliasson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eliasson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Funk manages to circle out of the way.
Funk throws an off balance right hand
and Eliasson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Funk fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eliasson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erland Eliasson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Funk blocks an uppercut.
Eliasson stalling in the clinch but Funk improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funk.
Eliasson scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Funk throws a sloppy head kick
and Eliasson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funk misses with a straight left.
Eliasson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Funk manages to circle out of the way.
Funk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eliasson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eliasson.
An inside leg kick lands from Funk.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funk.
Eliasson checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Eliasson throws an off balance right hand
and Funk counters with a good low kick that Eliasson was not able to check.
Funk misses with a combination
and Eliasson counters with a straight right hand.
Funk throws a body kick that misses.
Funk connects with a crisp jab.
Funk connects with a crisp jab.
Funk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eliasson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eliasson throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it.
Eliasson throws a hook to the side of Funk's head but Funk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funk misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliasson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Funk connects with a leg kick. Eliasson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eliasson moves away from the strike by Funk.
Funk throws a leg kick which misses Eliasson's front leg but catches the back leg as Eliasson tries to avoid it.
Funk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eliasson manages to avoid it.
Funk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Funk misses with a leg kick.
As Funk tries to get set, Eliasson tries to push him back and clinch up but Funk manages to avoid the attempt.
Funk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eliasson ducks right into an uppercut from Funk.
Funk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eliasson will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Funk lands with an uppercut that bounces Eliasson off the cage and back into range.
Funk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Eliasson blocks a head kick by Funk.
Eliasson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funk connects with a leg kick. Eliasson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eliasson throws out a loose jab but Funk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funk moves away from the strike by Eliasson.
Funk connects with a leg kick. Eliasson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Funk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Funk tries to get set, Eliasson tries to push him back and clinch up but Funk manages to avoid the attempt.
Eliasson swings for the body but Funk moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Funk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Funk. That one must have hurt.
Funk throws the left hand but Eliasson avoids the punch easily.
Eliasson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eliasson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Eliasson blocks a jab.
Funk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Funk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Funk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eliasson counters by moving into the clinch.
Funk lands a nice shot to the body.
Funk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anders Funk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Funk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eliassons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eliasson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Eliasson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Funk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Eliasson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Erland Eliasson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eliasson's hands.
Eliasson swings for the body but Funk moves out of range.
Funk scores with a nice right hand.
Funk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Funk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eliasson is looking to clinch but Funk is avoiding it.
Funk lands with a nice combination. Eliasson backs away looking to recover.
Funk lands a head kick. Eliasson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Funk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Funk 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Funk!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rancid Crabtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rancid Crabtree!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crabtree circles away.
Crabtree ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crabtree.
Andersson throws a hook but Crabtree blocks it.
Anders Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crabtree closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Andersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crabtree after a bit of a struggle.
Andersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crabtree prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crabtree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crabtree moves out of range as Andersson strikes.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Crabtree counters with a low kick, right behind Andersson 's knee.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crabtree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crabtree looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Crabtree has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crabtree lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Andersson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Crabtree stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Crabtree scores with a four punch combination!
Crabtree moves into the clinch.
Andersson wants a takedown.
Crabtree breaks from the clinch.
Crabtree clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andersson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crabtree pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crabtree keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crabtree moves out of range as Andersson strikes.
Andersson goes for a double leg but Crabtree avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crabtree continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crabtree, right into the meat.
Crabtree takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crabtree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crabtree.
Crabtree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andersson throws out the jab.
Crabtree moves out of range as Andersson strikes.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crabtree prevents it.
Crabtree comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Andersson wants to stall.
Crabtree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crabtree scores with a hook to the body. Andersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Crabtree has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andersson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crabtree is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson goes for a takedown attempt but Crabtree pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crabtree.
Crabtree thows a body kick. Andersson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rancid Crabtree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crabtree walks into a straight right hand from Andersson.
Andersson shoots in but Crabtree avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andersson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crabtree defends it nicely.
Crabtree keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crabtree lands a two punch combo.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Crabtree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crabtree connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersson. Andersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crabtree lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crabtree misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree has closed the distance and engaged Andersson in a clinch.
Crabtree breaks from the clinch.
Andersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crabtree can pounce on him.
Crabtree forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.
Crabtree prevents the takedown attempt.
Crabtree breaks from the clinch.
Crabtree throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Andersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crabtree is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andersson with a body shot.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Crabtree's head but Crabtree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crabtree staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Crabtree. Those never looked like landing.
Crabtree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crabtree defends it nicely.
Crabtree just misses with a punch to the body.
Crabtree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rancid Crabtree dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Crabtree, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rancid Crabtree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crabtree walks into a left hand.
Andersson throws a big shot that misses.
Crabtree lands with a straight right. Andersson didn't see that one coming.
Crabtree closes the distance and clinches.
Crabtree manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Andersson.
Crabtree throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Crabtree misses.
Crabtree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crabtree misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Crabtree keeps it at a distance.
Crabtree slips a straight right by Andersson.
Andersson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crabtree, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crabtree gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt.
Crabtree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crabtree slips a jab from Andersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson's corner calls for a 1-2. Andersson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Crabtree as Andersson shoots in.
Andersson backing away here, and Crabtree unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crabtree connects with a nice looking jab.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Crabtree moves away and avoids it.
Crabtree thuds his shin into the meat of Andersson's side.
Crabtree misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson misses with a looping right.
Andersson tries to clinch but Crabtree moves away
and Crabtree counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crabtree misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crabtree!
Crabtree throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson misses with an uppercut.
Crabtree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crabtree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson throws a jab when Crabtree was well out of range.
Andersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crabtree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rancid Crabtree is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Crabtree misses
and Andersson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crabtree!
Andersson is working to tighten his grip on Crabtree's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Crabtree has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Andersson is really squeezing tight and eventually Crabtree passes out! Andersson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anders Andersson!
Anders Andersson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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