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ROTR FINALS PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Samm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucifer Samm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Gutierrez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucifer Samm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samm throws a head kick but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Samm.
As Gutierrez looks to move away, Samm throws a big counter combo but Gutierrez just gets out of the way.
Gutierrez throws a body punch but Samm moves out of range.
A slow jab from Samm misses its intended target.
Samm scores with a nice head shot.
Gutierrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gutierrez can't find room to land a body shot as Samm controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Samm.
Gutierrez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Samm is keeping busy.
Samm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutierrezs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez lands an uppercut.
Gutierrez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samm throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Gutierrez slips a jab and a cross from Samm.
Gutierrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez jabs Samm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Samm does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Samm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gutierrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samm.
A leg kick checked by Samm.
Gutierrez blocks a leg kick.
Samm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samm lands with a cross.
Gutierrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gutierrez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samm throws a looping overhand right but Gutierrez ducks down to avoid it.
Gutierrez misses with an uppercut. Samm saw that one coming.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samm.
Samm lands with an uppercut that bounces Gutierrez off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Samm does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Samm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gutierrez misses with an uppercut
and Samm counters with a nice uppercut.
Samm looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Samm misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samm lands a high kick!
Samm throws a body shot but no joy.
Samm is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Samm keeps the fight on the outside.
Gutierrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samm.
Samm misses the jab.
Samm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samm. Gutierrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Samm.
A big right from Samm misses.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Samm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Samm dodges the punch combination from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez blocks a jab.
Samm wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez works the jab nicely.
Samm looks to land a right hand but Gutierrez moved out of range.
Samm throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Gutierrez. Beautiful body shot.
Gutierrez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Samm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Gutierrez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samm fails to land with a series of punches.
Gutierrez wants to clinch.
Samm scores with the left hand. Gutierrez knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws a big shot that misses.
Gutierrez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucifer Samm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Samm finds it's way round the side to connect with Gutierrez's head.
Gutierrez needs to keep his hands up - Samm had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutierrez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gutierrez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samm.
Samm fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Samm misses.
Samm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Samm tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutierrez slips a straight right by Samm.
Samm clinches.
Gutierrez landing knees to the body.
Samm breaks the clinch.
Samm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gutierrez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucifer Samm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gutierrez swats away the attempt to clinch by Samm.
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Samm moves out of range.
Gutierrez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samm.
Samm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gutierrez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samm checks it well.
Samm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samm misses with an uppercut.
Lucifer Samm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samm cracks Gutierrez with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Samm misses.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Samm 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.
Samm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gutierrez's half guard.
Samm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutierrez can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samm lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samm maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gutierrez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Samm has cracked it and Gutierrez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Samm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucifer Samm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between August Spies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally Markberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spies comes to the cage accompanied by Wretched of the Earth - When Tyranny is Law Revolution is Order. Markberg has chosen Public Enemy - Rebel Without A Pause as his entrance music. The key to victory for August Spies has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, August Spies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wally Markberg!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spies.
Spies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spies avoids the body shot from Markberg.
Spies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spies cracks Markberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spies works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spies lands a nice looking body shot.
Spies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Spies.
Donk. Spies catches Markberg right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markberg has closed the distance and engaged Spies in a clinch.
Markberg can't find room to land a body shot as Spies controls the action.
Spies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spies tries to work over Markberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spies tries to throw a body punch but Markberg avoids it by throwing Spies back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Spies fails to land.
Spies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markberg stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Spies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spies lands a nice shot to the body.
Spies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Markberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spies lands a nice looking body shot.
Markberg missing with a left hand there. Spies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spies's corner calls for a 1-2. Spies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Markberg slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spies.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spies throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markberg on the side of the head.
Markberg has Spies up against the cage in a clinch.
Spies lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markberg'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.
Markberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spies up against the cage.
Markberg continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Spies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markberg misses with a body punch.
Spies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markberg lands a shoulder strike.
Markberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Markberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spies misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markberg.
Markberg blocks a body shot from Spies.
Markberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spies finds it's way round the side to connect with Markberg's head.
Spies cracks Markberg with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markberg clinches with his opponent.
Markberg blocks an uppercut.
Markberg scores with a shot to the side of Spies's head.
Markberg effectively controlling the action here.
Markberg presses Spies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spies.
Markberg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spies misses with a punch on the inside.
Markberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Markberg stalling in the clinch.
Markberg throws a head punch that misses.
Markberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spies misses with the head strike.
Spies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markberg's elbow.
Spies working aggressively here.
Spies misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markberg lands a left hand.
It looks like August Spies has been cut.
Spies tries to work over Markberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spies throws a head punch that misses.
Spies can't find room to land a body shot as Markberg controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Spies - that landed with a thud.
Markberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spies prevents a body shot from Markberg.
Spies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Markberg.
Markberg tries a body shot but Spies blocks it.
Spies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markberg prevents a body shot from Spies.
Spies tries to work over Markberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spies up against the cage.
Spies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Spies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on August Spies's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spies misses with a series of wild punches.
Spies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markberg staying out of range there.
Spies lands with a shot to the body.
August Spies is winning the standup battle so far.
Markberg throws a body punch but Spies moves out of range.
Spies is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
August Spies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spies keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markberg drops his hands momentarily and Spies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markberg moves away.
Spies cracks Markberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Spies misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spies. Markberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markberg cracks Spies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spies throws a right and a left that Markberg avoids nicely.
Markberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spies throws a sloppy body shot
and Markberg counters with a nice body shot.
Spies works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Markberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spies just misses with a punch to the body.
Spies lands a jab to Markberg's midsection.
Spies lands a nice looking body shot.
Markberg misses with a hook. Spies ducked under it nicely.
Spies looks to land a left hand but Markberg moved out of range nicely.
Markberg walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markberg is looking to clinch.
Spies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markberg can do to turn this around?
Spies thuds his right hand into Markberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spies throws a poor cross that misses
and Markberg counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Spies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markberg doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Spies.
Spies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markberg moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Markberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spies misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Markberg.
Spies is rocked!
Markberg connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Spies out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wally Markberg!
An out of breath Wally Markberg 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tarantino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mnajdra Sheze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarantino comes to the cage accompanied by I Am The Greatest by Logic. Bobby Tarantino has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Tarantino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mnajdra Sheze!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarantino tries to clinch up but Sheze circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheze lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Bobby Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarantino tries to clinch there but Sheze circles away.
Tarantino looks to land a left hand but Sheze moved out of range nicely.
Tarantino has Sheze up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tarantino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tarantino managing to block the knees to the body from Sheze.
Tarantino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sheze jumps guard and drags Tarantino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Sheze has his feet on Tarantino's thighs here. He's pushed Tarantino off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tarantino screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mnajdra Sheze!
Mnajdra Sheze bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Settakian Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alonzo Trotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Settakian Fett!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett thuds his right hand into Trotter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Trotter.
Nice cross by Trotter.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Fett.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fett tries a body shot but Trotter blocks it.
Trotter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trotter wants a takedown but no success here.
Trotter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fett prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonzo Trotter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter lands a takedown into guard.
Trotter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trotter throws a strike but Fett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trotter controlling the position.
Fett 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.
Trotter 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trotter holds on and takes a little breather.
Trotter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trotter tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trotter pulls Fett in close to prevent any damage.
Trotter wants to hit a switch here but Fett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Trotter there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Fett has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four 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.
Trotter tries to hold on but Fett pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trotter really wants to buck Fett off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Settakian Fett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trotter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fett can pounce on him.
Fett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trotter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trotter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fett swings for the body but Trotter moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett misses with a series of wild punches.
Trotter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fett. Fett obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter moves out of range of the body kick from Fett.
Trotter 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.
Trotter scores with a body shot.
Trotter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Fett misses with the body kick
and Trotter counters with a takedown into side control.
Trotter wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
Trotter wants to take a breather but Fett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Trotter.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
Trotter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fett 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.
Trotter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trotter cracks Fett with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trotter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trotter is working Fett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
Fett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
Trotter lands a couple of elbows.
Fett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
Fett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
Trotter works over Fett with some ground and pound from guard.
Trotter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fett seems keen to control Trotter's posture.
Alonzo Trotter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
Trotter connects with a couple of short punches.
Trotter is looking to pass into half guard but Fett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fett is in guard.
Fett won't allow Trotter to sweep him here.
Trotter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fett stops Trotter from standing up.
Trotter keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trotter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Trotter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fett throws a series of punches but Trotter moves out of range.
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trotter.
Fett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trotter throws a body shot but no joy.
Trotter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fett missing with a left hand there. Trotter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Trotter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett lands a glancing blow to the side of Trotter's head.
Fett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trotter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett throws a body punch but Trotter moves out of range.
Fett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trotter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fett moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Trotter.
A short uppercut from Trotter.
Trotter wants to take the fight to the mat but Fett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trotter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trotter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fett counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to clinch but Trotter moves out of range.
It looked like Trotter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fett.
Fett scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trotter throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fett.
Fett lands a nice hook to Trotter's body. Trotter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trotter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trotter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trotter fails to land the takedown.
Fett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett works the jab nicely.
Fett is looking to clinch but Trotter is avoiding it.
It looked like Trotter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fett tries to clinch but Trotter moves away
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trotter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trotter throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fett avoids the body shot from Trotter.
Fett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trotter misses with an uppercut. Fett saw that one coming.
Settakian Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Fett misses
and Trotter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trotter throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trotter is working for takedown but Fett is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonzo Trotter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Fett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trotter backwards.
Fett blocks an uppercut.
Trotter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trotter breaks the clinch.
Trotter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trotter throws an off balance right hand
and Fett counters with a stiff right hand.
Fett scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Settakian Fett really dominated that round.
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.
Fett cracks the inside of Trotter's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fett.
Trotter avoids the body shot from Fett.
Trotter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fett scores with a jab to the body.
Trotter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trotter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trotter rather than just go for the knockout.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
An attempted straight right counter from Trotter misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett misses with a body punch
letting Trotter counter with a right hand.
Trotter misses with a right hand
and Fett counters with a straight right hand.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Fett. Beautiful body shot.
Trotter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fett momentarily.
Trotter avoids the body shot from Fett.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trotter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trotter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fett has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fett lands a body shot.
Donk. Fett catches Trotter right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Fett lands a slapping body shot.
Trotter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trotter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Fett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fett sizes up Trotter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trotter throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Fett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trotter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fett sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Trotter circles away.
Trotter throwing a counter right hand but Fett manages to avoid it.
Fett slips a jab from Trotter.
Fett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trotter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trotter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
Fett cracks Trotter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trotter throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trotter counters with a straight right hand.
Fett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fett forces Trotter back against the cage and clinches.
Trotter looking for a takedown.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Trotter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett breaks the clinch.
Trotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Fett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trotter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trotter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trotter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Settakian Fett dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Trotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trotter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Trotter's shoulder, as Trotter tries to avoid the shot.
Trotter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fett moves out of range as Trotter strikes.
A swing and a miss from Trotter.
Fett connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trotter swats away the attempt to clinch by Fett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett feints and then cracks Trotter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trotter down.
Fett jabs at Trotter's body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fett! Trotter is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Settakian Fett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hope Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hope Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dmx The Rain. Rain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Heavy Rain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Hope Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Rain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hope Jr misses the jab.
Hope Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hope Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hope Jr dives in and grabs Rain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rain pushes down on Hope Jr's head and hops out.
Hope Jr misses with a hook.
Rain's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Rain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hope Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hope Jr.
Rain thinks about the counter body kick.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hope Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
It looks like Billy Hope Jr has been cut.
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hope Jr is breathing heavily.
Rain lands a left and a right that send Hope Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Rain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hope Jr gets tackled into the cage by Rain. Rain maintains the clinch.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Rain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain presses Hope Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rain presses Hope Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Rain.
Rain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hope Jr.
Rain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rain cracks Hope Jr with a nice body shot.
A short right from Rain on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rain as the two fighters clinch.
Rain digs a right hand into Hope Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hope Jr's gas tank.
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Rain darts in and clinches Hope Jr up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rain.
Nice body punch from Rain.
Rain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope Jr drops his hands momentarily and Rain needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hope Jr just on the top of the head. Hope Jr drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hope Jr - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Heavy Rain!
A less than humble Heavy Rain misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Octavian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quintus Octavian is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quintus Octavian!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Octavian lands a jab to DeSilva's midsection.
Octavian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva shoots for a takedown but Octavian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the head.
DeSilva shoots and misses
and Octavian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut
and Octavian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Octavian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Octavian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Octavian jabs DeSilva right on the nose. DeSilva blinks but takes it well.
DeSilva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Octavian misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
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!
Octavian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSilva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Octavian defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Octavian's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeSilva under the eye.
Octavian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Octavian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeSilva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Octavian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octavian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSilva is aware though and is defending well.
DeSilva content to stall in guard here.
Octavian is trying to keep DeSilva in close.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva has gone for a leg lock! Octavian slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeSilva's guard.
Octavian drops back, looking for a kneebar! DeSilva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. DeSilva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from DeSilva!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as DeSilva stalls from top position.
DeSilva works to advance to full mount. Octavian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
DeSilva tries to control but Octavian wriggling away.
Octavian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeSilva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Octavian tries to reverse the position but DeSilva maintains control.
DeSilva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Octavian is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Octavian wants to control but DeSilva is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSilva content just to control the position here.
DeSilva avoids the attempt from Octavian to control.
DeSilva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Octavian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeSilva trying to control but Octavian is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva moves to the back.
Octavian tries to escape but DeSilva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quintus Octavian will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Octavian swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Octavian throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
Octavian lands with a good body shot.
DeSilva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Octavian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeSilva somewhat.
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavian misses with a body shot.
Octavian throws a shot from downtown. DeSilva moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Octavian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavian misses with a body punch
and DeSilva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Octavian's guard.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Octavian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva passes Octavian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeSilva is pressing down on Octavian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Octavian is holding on for now.
Octavian trying to get back to full guard but DeSilva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeSilva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva controlling the position easily from mount.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Octavian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Octavian tries to lock up and control but DeSilva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeSilva fails to move to back control.
DeSilva content just to control the position here.
Octavian wants to hold on but DeSilva pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva controlling from the full mount.
Octavian has given up his back. Will we see DeSilva going for some submissions?
DeSilva is hanging on to Octavian's back as he tries to escape.
Octavian trying to control the hands but DeSilva won't let him.
DeSilva keeps control of the position as Octavian tries to break free.
DeSilva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Octavian has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
DeSilva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octavian is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeSilva controlling the positon.
DeSilva trying to control momentarily.
DeSilva 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, Octavian has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Octavian wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva controlling the position well here. Octavian rolled but DeSilva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
DeSilva looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
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.
Octavian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeSilva's head.
DeSilva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Octavian counters with a nice body shot.
Octavian lands a slapping body shot.
Octavian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Octavian. That's going to slow DeSilva down.
Octavian stuns DeSilva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Octavian scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Octavian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
Octavian just misses with a punch to the body.
Octavian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Octavian connects with a body shot that sends DeSilva's belly button to the back.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Octavian.
DeSilva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Octavian cracks DeSilva with a good jab.
Octavian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Octavian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DeSilva is in Octavian's guard.
Octavian wants to sweep here but DeSilva controlling him for the moment.
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Octavian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Octavian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeSilva defends well.
Octavian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeSilva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeSilva advances position into side control!
Octavian regains half guard there - taking advantage of DeSilva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Octavian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Octavian is having none of it.
DeSilva works his way into side control.
Octavian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Octavian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeSilva pulls his head out easily.
Octavian is positioning himself well to prevent DeSilva advancing to mount.
DeSilva is controlling the pace.
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.
Octavian looking for submissions off his back.
DeSilva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeSilva is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Octavian really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Octavian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Octavian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DeSilva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Octavian takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Octavian.
Octavian misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva feints and as Octavian raises his hands in defense, DeSilva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Octavian keeps moving.
Octavian is trying to hold DeSilva in close to prevent damage but DeSilva has managed to pass into half guard.
DeSilva is trying to control the action in half guard but Octavian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Octavian is defending against the submission attempts here by DeSilva.
Octavian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Octavian.
Octavian trying to keep a closed guard but DeSilva is proving a slippery customer.
Octavian has his foot on DeSilva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeSilva works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Octavian looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! DeSilva has picked Octavian up and slammed him! Octavian can't keep hold of the triangle and DeSilva manages to pass to side control!
DeSilva advances nicely into full mount.
DeSilva controlling from mount.
DeSilva looking to control but Octavian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Octavian wants to control but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Octavian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeSilva avoids the attempt from Octavian to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavian is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, DeSilva has taken his back.
DeSilva keeps control of the position easily here as Octavian tries to buck him off.
Octavian tries to break free.
Octavian looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
DeSilva patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeSilva controlling the positon.
Octavian tries to break free.
DeSilva is persistently looking for the submission but Octavian is defending it well.
Octavian trying to control the hands but DeSilva breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Octavian is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
DeSilva tries to get the hooks in deep but Octavian pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva had his way with Quintus Octavian in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Octavian.
DeSilva feints and as Octavian raises his hands in defense, DeSilva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeSilva stands and throws Octavian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeSilva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Octavian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in DeSilva's guard! Nice work there by Octavian!
DeSilva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Octavian manages to get himself to full guard.
Octavian managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavian trying to keep a closed guard but DeSilva is proving a slippery customer.
DeSilva slips nicely into half guard.
DeSilva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DeSilva wants to advance to full mount but Octavian doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Octavian looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Octavian is on top in guard.
Octavian got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSilva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Octavian has managed to get both his arms back between DeSilva's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looking for subs off his back but Octavian has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Octavian wants to take a breather but DeSilva is having none of it.
Octavian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeSilva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Octavian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Octavian is trying to work for a kimura but DeSilva is defending well.
Octavian is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeSilva gets full guard.
DeSilva is trying to keep Octavian in close.
Octavian has gone for a leg lock! DeSilva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Octavian's guard.
Octavian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSilva passes Octavian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeSilva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
Quintus Octavian spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you all'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Froyo Hoyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Froyo Hoyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Walker!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a hook but Hoyo blocks it.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Hoyo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Hoyo moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Hoyo moves away from the strike by Walker.
Hoyo stuns Walker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Hoyo's head but Hoyo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoyo lands with a right hand.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoyo is just out of range.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoyo appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker throws out a counter right but Hoyo avoids it with no problem.
Hoyo throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoyo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoyo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoyo ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Hoyo is looking to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoyo.
Hoyo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Hoyo throwing a counter right hand but Walker manages to avoid it.
Hoyo lands with a nice body punch.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Hoyo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Hoyo misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Walker.
Hoyo misses with a body punch
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoyo misses the body punch
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoyo swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Hoyo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoyo throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo tries to clinch up.
Walker works Hoyo's body with a nice hook.
Hoyo moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker connects with a right hand. Hoyo shakes it off.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Hoyo saw that one coming.
Hoyo throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoyo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoyo.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoyo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker jabs Hoyo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoyo tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoyo takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Hoyo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoyo lands a head shot.
Hoyo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoyo clobbers Walker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoyo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Hoyo moves away from the strike by Walker.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Hoyo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker lands a jab to the head.
Hoyo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Hoyo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnny Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Hoyo with an uppercut!
Hoyo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walker misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoyo.
Hoyo prevents Walker from breaking the clinch.
Hoyo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Hoyo.
Walker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoyo prevents Walker from breaking the clinch.
Walker tries to circle away but Hoyo has him pinned against the cage.
Walker tries to circle away but Hoyo has him pinned against the cage.
Hoyo leaning against his opponent.
Walker tries to break free but Hoyo pushes him back against the cage.
Walker is trying to push Hoyo away but Hoyo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoyo has him pressed against the cage.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoyo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoyo has him pressed against the cage.
Walker tries to break free but Hoyo pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoyo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walker's head.
Walker digs a good hook to Hoyo's body.
Hoyo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoyo duly obliges.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoyo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoyo has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
Walker blocks a body shot from Hoyo.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walker is trying to break free.
Hoyo has Walker pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoyo blocking some punches.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker breaks the clinch.
Hoyo connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyo connects with a jab.
Hoyo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Hoyo thuds a left hand into Walker's body.
Hoyo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walker momentarily.
Johnny Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Hoyo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoyo ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Hoyo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoyo backs up against the cage.
Walker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Hoyo slips the punch.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoyo counters with a two punch combo.
Walker is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Walker scores with a jab.
Hoyo slips a jab from Walker.
Hoyo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker misses the body punch
and Hoyo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoyo finish him?
A big left from Walker misses.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoyo.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Hoyo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoyo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walker finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoyo's head.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Hoyo blocks a jab.
Hoyo scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Walker.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoyo.
Hoyo swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Hoyo with a jab.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Hoyo slips a straight right by Walker.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoyo was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoyo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoyo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Hoyo with an uppercut!
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoyo cracks Walker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker misses with a jab to the body
and Hoyo counters with a big right hand! Oh Walker is in trouble here! Hoyo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Froyo Hoyo!
Froyo Hoyo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Chester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archibald Knox (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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185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Chester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archibald Knox!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chester avoids the body shot from Knox.
Chester fails with the takedown
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Chester misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Chester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox just leaning against Chester, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox prevents Chester from breaking the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Chester.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox'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.
Knox lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Knox.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
Chester has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox is leaning against Chester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chester is trying to pull guard but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Chester blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Chester is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox works on Chester's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox keeps control of Chester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chester backwards.
Oh Chester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chester seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chester up against the cage.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chester backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chester.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chester tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Chester tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox gets through Chester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Chester avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a right hand.
Chester drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox drops Chester onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chester is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Knox pushes Chester against the cage. Knox is working some dirty boxing. Knox pushes off with a quick right hook! Chester goes down! Chester tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Knox moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Lofmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pollo Tropical (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pollo Tropical has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonas Lofmark's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Lofmark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pollo Tropical!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lofmark lands a nice looking body shot.
Lofmark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lofmark misses with a hook.
Lofmark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lofmark moves into the clinch.
Lofmark tries to break free but Tropical pushes him back against the cage.
Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lofmark's elbow.
Lofmark dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lofmark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lofmark.
Lofmark pulls guard successfully.
Lofmark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tropical can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tropical is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tropical got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lofmark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tropical has managed to get both his arms back between Lofmark's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tropical stopping the sweep attempt from Lofmark.
Tropical trying to control the position from guard on top but Lofmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tropical slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tropical avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tropical stays in close to Lofmark's body and controls the position.
Lofmark looking for a sweep. Not yet Lofmark, not yet.
Lofmark keeping moving, preventing Tropical from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tropical 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.
Lofmark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tropical gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lofmark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tropical can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lofmark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lofmark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tropical defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lofmark keeping full guard, as Tropical tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tropical 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tropical connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lofmark takes a swing at Tropical's ribcage but misses.
Lofmark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tropical.
Tropical looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Tropical. Beautiful body shot.
Tropical cracks a nice hook into Lofmark's ribs.
Lofmark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lofmark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tropical works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tropical avoids the body shot from Lofmark.
Tropical ducks under a wild hook from Lofmark.
Tropical thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tropical misses with a looping right.
It looked like Lofmark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tropical.
Nice uppercut there from Tropical.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tropical punishes Lofmark's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Lofmark.
Lofmark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tropical digs a good body shot into Lofmark's ribs.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lofmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tropical manages to avoid it.
Tropical throws a push kick but Lofmark slaps the foot to one side.
Lofmark lands with a nice body punch.
Lofmark is looking to wear down Tropical with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lofmark throws a lazy right hand but Tropical sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tropical enables Lofmark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tropical manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lofmark with a nice head shot there.
Tropical trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lofmark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lofmark throwing strikes from guard but Tropical blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tropical can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lofmark stands up over Tropical, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Lofmark dominated that round.
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.
Lofmark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lofmark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lofmark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tropical's guard.
Tropical is looking for a triangle but Lofmark pushes his legs off easily.
Lofmark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lofmark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lofmark is working Tropical over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tropical controlling Lofmark's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical is continuing to stall.
Tropical is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lofmark 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lofmark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lofmark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tropical swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tropical seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tropical trying to control the position.
Lofmark looking to pass the guard.
Lofmark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lofmark passes Tropical's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tropical has hold of Lofmark's hands but Lofmark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tropical tries to get to full guard but Lofmark has control of the leg.
Lofmark working over Tropical with some ground and pound. Tropical looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lofmark winds up and cracks Tropical with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tropical is looking to improve his position.
Tropical wants to control but Lofmark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lofmark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tropical is controlling Lofmark's trapped leg to prevent Lofmark from advancing to side control.
Tropical is looking for a sweep. Lofmark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tropical is looking to control Lofmark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tropical avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tropical quite badly. Tropical pulls Lofmark in close trying to recover. Lofmark postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tropical on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tropical doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Lofmark!
Jonas Lofmark retains his light heavyweight title!
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