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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seppo Silvennoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo misses with an uppercut.
Arroyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arroyo.
Arroyo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silvennoinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arroyo's guard.
Silvennoinen stopping the sweep attempt from Arroyo.
Arroyo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing that Silvennoinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arroyo is pulling down on Silvennoinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Silvennoinen, at least for the moment.
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen postures up and lands a big shot to Arroyo's brow.
Arroyo controls Silvennoinen momentarily but Silvennoinen frees himself.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Silvennoinen from controlling successfully.
Silvennoinen postures up.
Silvennoinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Arroyo trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silvennoinen looking to pass the guard.
Arroyo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silvennoinen defends it easily.
Silvennoinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes but missing.
Silvennoinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Silvennoinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arroyo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvennoinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvennoinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Silvennoinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arroyo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arroyo keeping full guard, as Silvennoinen tries to pass.
Arroyo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silvennoinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silvennoinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arroyo has his hands on Silvennoinen's head, controlling the position.
Silvennoinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silvennoinen wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silvennoinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Arroyo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silvennoinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheers as Silvennoinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arroyo doesn't seem phased though.
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown but Arroyo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arroyo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvennoinen manages to avoid it.
Javier Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvennoinen checks a low kick from Arroyo.
Silvennoinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silvennoinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arroyo defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen 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.
Arroyo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arroyo avoids the body shot from Silvennoinen.
A combination from Arroyo does no damage.
Arroyo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arroyo connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Arroyo misses the target.
Arroyo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silvennoinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arroyo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silvennoinen dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Arroyo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silvennoinen lands an elbow.
Silvennoinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arroyo can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Silvennoinen crashes against the mat.
Silvennoinen looks up at the clock and then as Arroyo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silvennoinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arroyo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arroyo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo tries to roll over but Silvennoinen keeps him under control.
Silvennoinen working Arroyo over with strikes.
Silvennoinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silvennoinen trying to mount his opponent but Arroyo defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silvennoinen wants to pass to mount but Arroyo is defending the position.
Silvennoinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arroyo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arroyo is looking to improve his position.
Arroyo trying to control from the bottom.
Arroyo is trying is best to control the position here.
Silvennoinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arroyo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arroyo gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silvennoinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arroyo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvennoinen.
Arroyo working a defensive guard here.
Silvennoinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes from guard but Arroyo blocks nicely.
Silvennoinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arroyo's head.
Silvennoinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silvennoinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvennoinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvennoinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silvennoinen preventing the sweep.
Silvennoinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Silvennoinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes but missing.
Silvennoinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arroyo controls Silvennoinen momentarily but Silvennoinen frees himself.
Silvennoinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Arroyo has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arroyo throws a head kick but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Silvennoinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Arroyo is just out of range.
Arroyo misses the jab.
Arroyo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvennoinen.
Arroyo misses with a looping right.
Arroyo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arroyo throws out a loose jab but Silvennoinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arroyo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Silvennoinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arroyo. That's going to slow Silvennoinen down.
Arroyo just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arroyo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arroyo's head.
Silvennoinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Silvennoinen.
Arroyo misses with a body kick.
Silvennoinen slips a jab from Arroyo.
Silvennoinen loads up on a big right hand but Arroyo slips the punch.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arroyo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arroyo misses with a hook. Silvennoinen ducked under it nicely.
Silvennoinen jabs Arroyo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Javier Arroyo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen misses with a looping left.
Arroyo tries a low kick but Silvennoinen avoids it.
Silvennoinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvennoinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Arroyo.
Arroyo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silvennoinen attempts a counter takedown but Arroyo avoids it well and moves away.
Silvennoinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arroyo.
Arroyo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silvennoinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Arroyo misses with a right hand
and Silvennoinen counters with a shoot takedown. Arroyo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arroyo controls Silvennoinen momentarily but Silvennoinen frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Arroyo is retaining full guard.
Seppo Silvennoinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvennoinen wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
Silvennoinen is pushing down on Arroyo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arroyo is fighting to maintain full guard but Silvennoinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silvennoinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arroyo wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silvennoinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Javier Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arroyo wants to get back to full guard.
Silvennoinen stalling.
Arroyo is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silvennoinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Silvennoinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silvennoinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Silvennoinen!
A relieved looking Seppo Silvennoinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunting Humans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 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
34 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunting Humans!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcatraz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Humans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alcatraz but Alcatraz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robbie Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcatraz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Humans misses with a series of wild punches.
Humans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alcatraz circles away.
Alcatraz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alcatraz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Humans staying out of range there.
Humans has a takedown stuffed.
Robbie Alcatraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunting Humans.
Alcatraz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcatraz.
Humans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alcatraz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alcatraz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Humans cracks Alcatraz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Humans fakes the leg kick and cracks Alcatraz in the body.
Humans slips a straight right by Alcatraz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humans looks to land a body kick but Alcatraz moved away.
Humans rushes Alcatraz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alcatraz misses with some punches.
Humans wants a takedown.
Alcatraz lands an elbow that stopped Humans in his tracks for a moment.
Humans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alcatraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alcatraz working aggressively here.
Alcatraz lands an elbow that stopped Humans in his tracks for a moment.
Alcatraz misses with the head strike.
Alcatraz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Humans breaks the clinch.
Humans is looking to clinch.
Alcatraz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alcatraz slips a jab and a cross from Humans.
Alcatraz throws a poor cross that misses
and Humans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alcatraz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Humans.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humans looks to land a combination but Alcatraz avoids it well.
Alcatraz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alcatraz leaves Humans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Humans. Those never looked like landing.
Alcatraz keeps the fight on the outside.
Alcatraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Humans closes the distance and clinches.
Humans blocks an uppercut.
Alcatraz tries to throw a body punch but Humans avoids it by throwing Alcatraz back against the cage.
Humans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Humans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alcatraz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Humans tries for a takedown but Alcatraz manages to get underhooks.
Humans breaks the clinch.
Humans moves into the clinch.
Humans misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alcatraz lands a damaging elbow.
Alcatraz scores with a hook to the body.
Alcatraz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Humans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robbie Alcatraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Humans moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Alcatraz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alcatraz connects with a single shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Humans.
It looks like Robbie Alcatraz has been cut.
Humans tries to land a front kick but Alcatraz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Humans closes the distance and clinches up with Alcatraz, looking for a takedown. Humans pushes Alcatraz against the cage but Alcatraz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alcatraz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Humans's sensitive parts.
Humans has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcatraz slips a jab from Humans.
Humans is looking to clinch but Alcatraz is avoiding it.
Alcatraz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alcatraz moves out of range of the body kick from Humans.
Alcatraz connects with a body shot.
Alcatraz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcatraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Humans was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcatraz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humans takes one to the chin there.
Humans misses with a few strikes there.
Alcatraz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Humans's head.
Alcatraz connects with a solid leg kick.
Humans moves into range and clinches up with Alcatraz.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Humans avoiding damage as Alcatraz throws knees to the body.
Humans pulls guard.
Humans controls Alcatraz momentarily but Alcatraz frees himself.
Alcatraz won't allow Humans to sweep him here.
Alcatraz trying to control the position from guard on top but Humans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alcatraz forces his way into half guard.
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 Robbie Alcatraz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Alcatraz's cut.
That's time! Alcatraz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Humans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alcatraz throws a low kick but Humans avoids it.
Humans throws a series of punches but Alcatraz moves out of range.
Alcatraz throws a lazy body kick
and Humans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Humans is thwarting Alcatraz's attempts to control the position.
Alcatraz actively working from the bottom here.
Alcatraz is looking for a sweep. Humans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcatraz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Humans pushes past his half guard into mount!
Alcatraz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Alcatraz wants to hold on but Humans pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humans stands up from mount. Strange move.
Alcatraz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alcatraz misses with an uppercut
and Humans counters with a nice body kick.
Alcatraz connects with a body shot.
Humans instigates a clinch.
Alcatraz tries to throw a body punch but Humans avoids it by throwing Alcatraz back against the cage.
Alcatraz missing with knees to the body.
Alcatraz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alcatraz.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alcatraz obliges.
Humans turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Humans manages to end up in side control.
Alcatraz is looking to get back to his feet here but Humans is keeping cool and he's managed to take Alcatraz's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humans patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Alcatraz right now.
Alcatraz wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Humans drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Alcatraz 's chin! Alcatraz is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hunting Humans!
Hunting Humans took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Busy Living. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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181 lbs
16 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Hall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Hall throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald with a poor takedown
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Hall counters with a huge left! McDonald is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hall isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McDonald from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Hall!
A relieved looking Justin Hall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo's entrance music is Who Shot Ya?. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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221 lbs
12 - 17 - 1 |
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211 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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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
12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thaddeus Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proctor looks to land a right hand but Araujo moved out of range.
Araujo is looking to counter the offense by Proctor and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Araujo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Araujo tries to clinch but Proctor is having none of it.
A slow jab from Proctor misses its intended target.
Proctor checks a leg kick nicely.
Proctor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Proctor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Araujo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Proctor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proctor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Araujo is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Proctor pulls Araujo in close to his closed guard and prevents Araujo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Proctor is looking to stand up but Araujo isn't so interested in that idea.
Araujo trying to control but Proctor is working from the bottom.
Araujo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Proctor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araujo.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Proctor keeps moving.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control but Proctor is working from the bottom.
Proctor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Proctor has Araujo pulled in close to control his posture.
Araujo trying to control but Proctor is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Proctor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Araujo dodges the punch combination from Proctor.
Araujo fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Proctor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Araujo doesn't manage to clinch there - Proctor circles away.
Araujo blocks a jab.
Araujo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Araujo 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.
Proctor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Proctor is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Proctor is trying is best to control the position here.
Proctor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo stops Proctor from getting back to his feet.
Araujo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Proctor's head.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Proctor is having none of it.
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Proctor defends the submission attempt.
Proctor is looking to improve his position.
Proctor pushes Araujo off looking to stand but Araujo dives back in and keeps control.
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Proctor trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Proctor won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo stops Proctor from getting back to his feet.
Proctor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Proctor is trying to control Araujo's posture. Araujo takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Proctor! Araujo is rotating here... this could be the end... Proctor is out! Araujo has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luiz Araujo!
In his post fight interview, Luiz Araujo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Griffin Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dayton McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McAdams's choice of entrance music: OVERWERK - Alive. Dayton McAdams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
212 lbs
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25
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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 Los Angeles, Griffin Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dayton McAdams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath feints and then cracks McAdams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McAdams down.
Heath defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McAdams.
McAdams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As McAdams backs away, Heath returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McAdams drives through with a takedown into guard.
McAdams advances position into side control!
McAdams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heath has escaped the position, nice work there.
McAdams working away.
McAdams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Heath's legs.
McAdams is trying to get an arm triangle but Heath is defending well.
Heath wants to get back to his feet but McAdams drags him back down.
McAdams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McAdams trying to control the position but Heath is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams looks up at the clock and then as Heath takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McAdams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Heath tries to bench press McAdams off him but McAdams keeps the position.
McAdams has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Heath 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.
Heath is squirming around, avoiding McAdams's attempts to control the action.
Heath tries to reverse the position but McAdams maintains control.
McAdams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McAdams goes for an armbar but Heath turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Heath.
McAdams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heath passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McAdams trying to control but Heath postures up.
McAdams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McAdams looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heath is looking to pass McAdams's guard but actually McAdams recovers to full guard.
McAdams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heath doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heath manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Heath slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Heath would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Heath controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAdams looking for a guillotine here but Heath defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dayton McAdams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown attempt by McAdams or perhaps it was just good defense by Heath, which made it look bad.
McAdams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heath.
McAdams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McAdams somewhat.
McAdams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heath circles away.
Griffin Heath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dayton McAdams.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McAdams.
Heath slaps away a takedown attempt from McAdams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Heath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Heath stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McAdams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heath has time to react.
McAdams misses with a takedown
and Heath counters with an outside leg kick.
Heath displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McAdams.
McAdams is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heath swivels and escapes.
Heath bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Heath throws a leg kick which misses McAdams's front leg but catches the back leg as McAdams tries to avoid it.
Heath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heath connects with a single shot there.
McAdams looks to land a combination but Heath avoids it well.
Heath connects with a single shot there.
Heath scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heath.
Griffin Heath is winning the standup battle so far.
McAdams fails to land the takedown.
Heath lands a nice leg kick that just misses McAdams's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heath displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McAdams.
Heath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath cracks McAdams with a right hand to the side of the head.
McAdams is rocked!
Heath throws a nice inside leg kick.
McAdams is still on wobbly legs! Can Heath finish him?
Heath ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McAdams out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Griffin Heath!
Dayton McAdams spoke after the fight, saying 'Gotta go back to work, simply.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Complete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macotti has chosen Drown - Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
190 lbs
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203 lbs
24 - 15 - 2 |
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Complete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complete scores with a punch to the head.
Macotti is looking to clinch.
Mr Complete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macotti scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Complete.
Macotti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Macotti avoids the head kick by Complete.
Macotti moves into the clinch.
Complete blocking some punches.
Macotti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Macotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Complete tries to throw a body punch but Macotti avoids it by throwing Complete back against the cage.
Macotti stalling in the clinch but Complete improves position.
Complete lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macotti.
Macotti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Complete working aggressively here.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
Complete misses with the head strike.
Complete doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Complete blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Complete.
Macotti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Complete.
Macotti lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
Macotti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Macotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Complete misses with a body punch.
Complete doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Complete lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Complete.
Complete scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Macotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Complete's brow.
Complete drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macotti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complete avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti stops a takedown attempt from Complete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti throws a head punch that misses.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Complete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macotti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Complete has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macotti after a bit of a struggle.
Complete avoids the elbow strike from Macotti, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Complete's brow.
Complete cracks Macotti with a nice body shot.
Macotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macotti'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.
Macotti lands an uppercut.
Macotti stalls.
Macotti gets underhooks to prevent Complete's takedown attempt.
Complete lands a shot to the body.
Complete lands a body punch in the clinch.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macotti blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Complete.
Macotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Complete throws a punch but it's blocked by Macotti.
Complete lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macotti backwards.
Macotti is fighting off a takedown attempt but Complete is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Macotti to the mat. Macotti regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Macotti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Complete uses it to pass to side control.
Complete is chipping away with strikes.
Macotti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Macotti looks to move to half guard but instead Complete has passed into mount! Damn!
Complete raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Complete with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complete raining down hammerfists from mount.
Complete lands with some strikes.
Complete punishing his opponent with strikes.
Macotti is rocked!
Complete working Macotti over with strikes here.
Macotti is still in real trouble! Can Complete finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Complete! Macotti is hurt baaadly! Complete is firing away with more strikes - Macotti is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Complete!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sylvester Malone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Staunton's chin.
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32
192 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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31
201 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Staunton pinned against the cage. Staunton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malone checks a leg kick nicely.
Malone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Staunton misses with a hook
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone drives through with a takedown into Staunton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Malone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Staunton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.
Malone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Malone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Staunton has wrist control.
Malone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malone slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staunton is looking for a sweep. Malone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staunton controlling the position for now.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Staunton keeps working.
Staunton pushes Malone off and gets back to his feet.
Malone fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone with a nice cross.
Malone works Staunton's body with a nice hook.
Sylvester Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staunton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Staunton finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone's head.
Malone slips a jab from Staunton.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
Staunton throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton lands a leg kick that knocks Malone off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staunton.
Malone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Staunton doesn't seem bothered though.
Malone dives in for a single leg takedown but Staunton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Staunton throws a counter combo.
Malone slips a jab from Staunton.
Malone dives in for a single leg takedown but Staunton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Staunton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Staunton wants it to stay on the feet.
Malone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staunton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Staunton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone.
Malone goes for a double leg but Staunton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Staunton continues to drive forward.
Staunton scores with a jab to the body.
Malone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Staunton's waist but Staunton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malone off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone fails with the takedown
and Staunton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Staunton throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Staunton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malone.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Staunton as he avoids it easily.
Malone connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Malone misses.
Malone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Staunton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Staunton. That's going to slow Malone down.
Staunton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Staunton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malone somewhat.
Staunton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Staunton defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Staunton misses.
Staunton throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone moves away from the strike by Staunton.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Staunton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Staunton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malone with a body shot.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Staunton shows good takedown defense.
Staunton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Staunton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
Malone tries for a takedown but Staunton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Staunton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
Malone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Staunton defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Staunton throws a leg kick but Malone moved away.
Staunton throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Malone misses the target.
Steve Staunton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Staunton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone lands a slapping body shot.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Staunton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone shoots in but Staunton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Staunton slaps away a takedown attempt from Malone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Staunton looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Staunton defends well and Malone ends up having to push Staunton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Staunton shows good takedown defense.
Staunton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Staunton cracks Malone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Staunton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Staunton misses with a looping right.
Malone drops his hands momentarily and Staunton needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Malone just on the top of the head. Malone drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Malone - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Staunton!
After winning the bout, Steve Staunton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sylvester Malone was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck off...I demand a rematch..'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baby Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huey's entrance music is Baby Huey - A change is going to come. A fine choice. Byron Malik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baby Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byron Malik!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik shoots for a double leg takedown but Huey sprawls well. He's pushed Malik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malik shoots for a double leg takedown but Huey sprawls well. He's pushed Malik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malik drops an elbow to the side of Huey's head.
Huey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huey is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik thows a huge punch but Huey dodges it nicely.
Huey wants to get back to his feet.
Malik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huey is not content to let Malik control the position.
Malik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huey defending well though.
Malik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Malik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huey is trying to stand up here but Malik is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Malik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baby Huey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Malik.
Huey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malik.
Huey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Huey misses.
Malik shoots in for a double leg but Huey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huey wants it to stay on the feet.
A big left from Huey misses.
Malik goes for a double leg but Huey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huey continues to drive forward.
Malik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malik seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Huey shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Malik is backing up but Huey catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Malik covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Huey Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Huey!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Baby Huey made sure he mentioned Bushido Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squiggy Squirrelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Dom DeLuise!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Squiggy Squirrelly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuise misses with an uppercut.
Squirrelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from DeLuise misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Squirrelly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Squirrelly motions for DeLuise to come forward. Squirrelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Squirrelly throws a head kick that DeLuise semi-blocks.
A shot to the liver by Squirrelly. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Squirrelly misses the target.
Squirrelly throws a sloppy head kick and DeLuise moves out of range easily.
DeLuise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Squirrelly lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeLuise takes a step back to recover.
Squirrelly lands a leg kick that knocks DeLuise off balance momentarily.
DeLuise wants to clinch.
Squirrelly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeLuise takes the fight into the clinch.
DeLuise misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Squirrelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise gets through Squirrelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeLuise.
Squirrelly is trying to push DeLuise away but DeLuise has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeLuise.
Squirrelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Squirrelly!
Squirrelly throws a leg kick but DeLuise checks it.
DeLuise throwing a counter right hand but Squirrelly manages to avoid it.
DeLuise walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeLuise connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Squirrelly momentarily.
It looks like Squiggy Squirrelly has been cut.
Squirrelly jabs at DeLuise's body.
DeLuise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Squiggy Squirrelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squirrelly lands a leg kick that knocks DeLuise off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from DeLuise misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Squirrelly misses.
Squirrelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Squirrelly defending well as DeLuise loads up on a big left hand.
Squirrelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeLuise misses with a body shot.
Squirrelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Squirrelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeLuise moves away.
Squirrelly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Squirrelly misses
and DeLuise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Squirrelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Squirrelly.
DeLuise has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeLuise there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeLuise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeLuise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Squirrelly misses the jab.
DeLuise throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Squirrelly slips a straight right by DeLuise.
Squirrelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Squirrelly throws a body kick that misses.
Squirrelly punishes DeLuise's body with a nice straight punch.
Squirrelly is looking to land body kicks.
DeLuise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeLuise tries to clinch but Squirrelly is having none of it.
DeLuise doesn't manage to clinch there - Squirrelly circles away.
DeLuise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Squirrelly responds with a good body kick, but DeLuise manages to step out the way in time.
Squirrelly throws a series of punches but DeLuise avoids them all with ease.
Squirrelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Squirrelly lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from DeLuise misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly slips a straight right by DeLuise.
Squirrelly slips under a jab.
A jab from DeLuise misses.
Squirrelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeLuise looks to land a left hand but Squirrelly moved out of range nicely.
DeLuise tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Squirrelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Squirrelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeLuise fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from DeLuise misses.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses.
Squirrelly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DeLuise connects with a solid leg kick.
DeLuise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Squirrelly.
DeLuise is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeLuise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Squirrelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeLuise.
Squirrelly scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Squirrelly both land. Nice combination.
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!
DeLuise scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeLuise takes a swing at Squirrelly's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Squirrelly.
A solid body kick from Squirrelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Squirrelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeLuise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squirrelly.
DeLuise is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeLuise takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Squirrelly loads up on a big right hand but DeLuise slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from DeLuise misses the target.
DeLuise scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Squirrelly with a hook.
DeLuise moves into range and clinches up with Squirrelly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeLuise.
DeLuise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeLuise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Squirrelly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeLuise can't find room to land a body shot as Squirrelly controls the action.
Squirrelly working hard to break the clinch.
Squirrelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Squirrelly 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 DeLuise has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeLuise and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Squiggy Squirrelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Squiggy Squirrelly's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Squirrelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Squirrelly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Squiggy Squirrelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Squirrelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Squirrelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeLuise has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Squirrelly.
DeLuise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly throws a series of punches but DeLuise avoids them all with ease.
Squirrelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Squirrelly throws a body punch but DeLuise moves out of range.
Squirrelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeLuise wants to clinch up but Squirrelly keeps it at a distance.
Squirrelly slips under a jab from DeLuise.
Squirrelly throws a lazy right hand but DeLuise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeLuise 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeLuise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeLuise displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Squirrelly throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Squirrelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Squirrelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeLuise.
A telegraphed right hand from DeLuise misses the target.
Squirrelly throws out a counter right but DeLuise avoids it with no problem.
Squirrelly misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Squirrelly.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch but Squirrelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Squirrelly misses with an uppercut. DeLuise saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as DeLuise blocks the low kick.
Squirrelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeLuise moves into the clinch successfully.
Squirrelly has had enough of the clinch but DeLuise keeps him there for the moment.
DeLuise scores with a shot to the side of Squirrelly's head.
DeLuise digs a right hand underneath Squirrelly's ribcage. Squirrelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Squirrelly lands with a right to the head.
Squirrelly wants to break the clinch but can't.
DeLuise lands a shoulder strike.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
Squirrelly misses with the head strike.
DeLuise prevents Squirrelly from breaking the clinch.
Squirrelly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeLuise lands a body punch.
Squirrelly manages to break the clinch.
Squirrelly connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLuise wants to clinch.
Squirrelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Squirrelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeLuise throws an overhand right that lands on Squirrelly's shoulder, as Squirrelly tries to avoid the shot.
Squirrelly throws a big shot that misses.
Squirrelly slips under a jab from DeLuise.
DeLuise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Squirrelly.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeLuise 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 Squirrelly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Squirrelly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeLuise lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeLuise ducks under a wild hook from Squirrelly.
DeLuise 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.
Squirrelly checks a leg kick nicely.
DeLuise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Squirrelly was well out of range. Poor timing from DeLuise.
Squirrelly takes one on the button.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch up but Squirrelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Squirrelly raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
DeLuise throws a shot from downtown. Squirrelly moves away and avoids it.
Squirrelly punishes DeLuise's body with a nice straight punch.
DeLuise tries to clinch up but Squirrelly circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise tries to clinch there but Squirrelly circles away.
Squirrelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeLuise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Squirrelly lands a right hook to the body.
DeLuise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Squirrelly lands a leg kick that knocks DeLuise off balance momentarily.
Squirrelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Squirrelly throws a counter combo.
DeLuise misses with a looping right.
DeLuise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Squirrelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Squirrelly misses with a hook. DeLuise ducked under it nicely.
Squirrelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeLuise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Squirrelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Squirrelly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Squirrelly. DeLuise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Squirrelly swings for the body but DeLuise moves out of range.
DeLuise tries to land a leg kick but Squirrelly saw it coming and moves away.
Squirrelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuise misses with a left hand
and Squirrelly counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squirrelly cracks DeLuise with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws an overhand right that lands on Squirrelly's shoulder, as Squirrelly tries to avoid the shot.
Squirrelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeLuise.
DeLuise moves into the clinch successfully.
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Squirrelly's elbow.
Squirrelly tries to break free but DeLuise pushes him back against the cage.
Squirrelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeLuise throws a jab but it's blocked by Squirrelly.
Squirrelly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Squirrelly lands a leg kick that knocks DeLuise off balance momentarily.
Squirrelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeLuise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Squirrelly throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeLuise misses with an uppercut. Squirrelly saw that one coming.
DeLuise has Squirrelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Squirrelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Squirrelly misses with a low kick.
DeLuise swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Squirrelly. DeLuise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Squirrelly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeLuise tries to clinch but Squirrelly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squiggy Squirrelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Squiggy Squirrelly's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeLuise throws the kick towards the body but Squirrelly avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Squirrelly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeLuise jabs Squirrelly right on the nose. Squirrelly blinks but takes it well.
DeLuise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Squirrelly lands a head kick. DeLuise smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DeLuise connects with a jab.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but Squirrelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeLuise slips under a jab.
DeLuise takes a swing at Squirrelly's ribcage but misses.
Squirrelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeLuise lands a nice leg kick that just misses Squirrelly's sensitive parts.
Squirrelly throws a head kick that misses.
DeLuise was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Squirrelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for DeLuise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeLuise loads up on a big right hand but Squirrelly slips the punch.
DeLuise looks to score with a jab to the body but Squirrelly is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly misses with a looping right.
Squirrelly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeLuise throws a looping overhand right but Squirrelly ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squirrelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeLuise.
DeLuise slips under a jab.
DeLuise misses with a right hand
and Squirrelly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeLuise is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeLuise slips under a jab from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly walks into a straight right hand from DeLuise.
DeLuise looks to land a left hand but Squirrelly moved out of range nicely.
DeLuise moves into the clinch successfully.
Squirrelly blocking some punches.
Squirrelly is trying to break free.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
Squirrelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeLuises head.
Squirrelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeLuise misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeLuise.
Squirrelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Squirrelly blocks a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Squirrelly wants to break the clinch but can't.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
Squirrelly breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeLuise.
DeLuise tries to clinch but Squirrelly is having none of it.
DeLuise connects with a high kick.
Squirrelly is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLuise fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Squirrelly is still on wobbly legs! Can DeLuise finish him?
Squirrelly misses with a low kick as DeLuise jumps back.
DeLuise circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Squirrelly tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! DeLuise wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dom DeLuise!
Dom DeLuise retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Dom DeLuise thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Optimus Prime acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prime throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Prime is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
Prime keeping control of the position.
Prime is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prime moves into full guard.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Prime 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor won't allow Prime to sweep him here.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Prime trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Prime wants to sweep but no luck.
Prime keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Prime is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prime wants to sweep but no luck.
Prime looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Prime wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Prime is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime pulls Taylor in to control the position.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Prime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor trying to control but Prime is working from the bottom.
Prime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prime holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Prime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prime is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prime looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Prime steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prime throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Prime cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taylor slips under a jab from Prime.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prime misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Prime.
Prime takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Prime.
Prime takes one on the button.
Prime lands with an overhand left.
Prime drops his shoulder and cracks Taylor with a huge uppercut! Taylor goes down! Can Prime finish him?
Taylor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Oh Taylor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Prime tries to pass.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Prime postures up.
Taylor seems to have got his legs back now.
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prime landing with the ground and pound.
Prime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prime lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prime trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Prime throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Taylor tumbling to the canvas!
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prime's guard.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Taylor won't allow Prime to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime looking to control.
Prime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Prime looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Prime is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
Prime thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prime trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Prime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Prime postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prime gets to his feet and stands over Taylor, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Taylor felt that one! Prime unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Taylor from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Optimus Prime made sure he mentioned Shinobi, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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