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OFC: Blood Night XLIV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cronos (ranked 4838 p4p, 224 weight class) and Bee Jay (ranked 6226 p4p, 289 weight class). Cronos's entrance music is Sandstorm. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bee Jay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay misses with a leg kick
and Cronos counters with a nice uppercut.
Cronos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Cronos as Jay shoots in.
Jay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jay fails with the takedown.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Cronos scores with a four punch combination!
Jay wants to clinch.
Cronos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Jay throws the kick towards the body but Cronos avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jay.
Cronos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jay back to the cage. Cronos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Cronos.
Cronos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jay just manages to avoid it.
Jay dives in and grabs Cronos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cronos pushes down on Jay's head and hops out.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bee Jay.
Cronos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jay gets a clinch.
Cronos working hard to break the clinch.
Cronos is trying to break free.
Cronos wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay won't allow it.
Cronos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jay wants to take the fight to the mat but Cronos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay manages to break the clinch.
Jay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jay fails with the takedown
and Cronos counters with a left to the body.
Jay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cronos moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Cronos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
Some wild striking there from Cronos.
Cronos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cronos.
Jay thumps Cronos with a low kick.
Cronos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
A jab lands there for Jay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronos works the jab nicely.
Nice body kick there by Cronos.
Cronos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jose Cronos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jay misses with a takedown attempt - Cronos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Cronos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
Cronos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cronos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jay will feel that in the morning.
Jay throws a solid leg kick but Cronos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jay.
Cronos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cronos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jay feints and then cracks Cronos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cronos down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cronos as he jumps to the side.
Bee Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos throws a head kick that half lands.
Jay is rocked!
Jay tries to clinch but Cronos is having none of it.
Jay clinches up against the cage.
Cronos tries to circle away but Jay has him pinned against the cage.
Cronos breaks from the clinch.
Jay clinches with his opponent.
Jay stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay.
Cronos is trying to push Jay away but Jay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cronos breaks from the clinch.
Cronos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cronos wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Cronos 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.
Jay tries to clinch but Cronos is having none of it.
Cronos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jay shoots in looking for a takedown. Cronos tries to sprawl out of it but Jay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cronos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jay shoots for a double leg takedown but Cronos sprawls well. He's pushed Jay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cronos throws the kick towards the body but Jay avoids it.
Cronos throws a shot to the body.
Jay clinches.
Cronos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cronos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
Cronos manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay moves in looking to clinch but Cronos pushes him off.
Cronos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronos.
Nice uppercut lands for Cronos. That snapped Jay's head back.
Jay misses with a leg kick
letting Cronos counter with a right hand.
Jay is looking to clinch but Cronos is avoiding it.
Jay avoids the body shot from Cronos.
Jose Cronos is winning the standup battle so far.
Cronos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bee Jay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Cronos catches Jay right on the button with a cross.
Jay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay tries to clinch up.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cronos.
Jay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cronos checks a leg kick.
Cronos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cronos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jay is still on wobbly legs! Can Cronos finish him?
Cronos cracks Jay on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jay falls backwards against the cage. Cronos follows up with more strikes that drop Jay to his knees. Cronos keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jay! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Cronos!
Jose Cronos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 2882 p4p, 130 weight class) and Timo Vesala (ranked 5536 p4p, 257 weight class). Sheehan Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Keep Ridin'. Vesala has chosen Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler as his entrance music. Justus Sheehan Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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42
145 lbs
37 - 24 - 1 |
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140 lbs
14 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Vesala!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesala closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sheehan Jr did well to prevent Vesala getting side control.
Vesala is looking to stall here but Sheehan Jr recovers full guard.
Vesala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sheehan Jr wants to stand and escape but Vesala is having none of it.
Sheehan Jr keeping moving, preventing Vesala from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheehan Jr is retaining full guard.
Sheehan Jr wants to stand and escape but Vesala is having none of it.
Vesala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheehan Jr is keeping the position for now.
Sheehan Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sheehan Jr has locked up a guillotine! Sheehan Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vesala is holding on here and Sheehan Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Vesala has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sheehan Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justus Sheehan Jr!
Justus Sheehan Jr very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kame Sennin (ranked 2707 p4p, 125 weight class) and Khalil Mack (ranked 2987 p4p, 139 weight class). Mack has chosen Rapamycin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Khalil Mack was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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32
140 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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148 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kame Sennin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khalil Mack!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sennin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mack lands a nice looking body shot.
Sennin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sennin counters with a series of strikes. Mack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sennin slips under a jab from Mack.
Sennin cracks Mack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sennin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sennin circles away quickly and effectively.
Mack misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Sennin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kame Sennin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sennin ducks under a wild hook from Mack.
Mack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sennin slips a jab from Mack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sennin. Mack does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sennin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mack just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sennin.
Mack misses with a two punch combination.
Sennin looks to throw the jab but Mack is out of range.
Sennin scores with a three punch combo!
Mack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sennin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
Mack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sennin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sennin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mack is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sennin misses with a head kick.
Sennin throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.
Sennin misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sennin throws a big shot that misses.
Mack is looking for the big counter here.
Sennin thumps Mack with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sennin throws a sloppy body shot
and Mack counters with a three punch combo that has Sennin backing up. Sennin nods at Mack to acknowledge the strikes.
Mack misses the jab.
Sennin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mack.
Mack lands with a straight right. Sennin didn't see that one coming.
Sennin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Macks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sennin.
Sennin lands a nice hook to Mack's body. Mack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Sennin.
Sennin blocks a jab.
Sennin slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
Sennin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sennin lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sennin lands the left hand.
Mack blocks a head kick by Sennin.
Mack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sennin.
Sennin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mack avoids it.
Sennin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mack moves out of range as Sennin strikes.
Sennin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mack. That did some damage!
Sennin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mack is just out of range.
Mack staying out of range there.
Sennin looks to throw the jab but Mack is out of range.
Sennin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sennin.
Sennin throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Mack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mack stuns Sennin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sennin connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sennin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mack.
Mack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sennin throws out the jab.
Sennin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sennin throws a big shot that misses.
Sennin punishes Mack's body with a nice straight punch.
Sennin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sennin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sennin.
Sennin moves away from the strike by Mack.
Mack 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.
Kame Sennin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mack 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.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mack might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sennin has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice defenses there by Sennin.
Sennin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Sennin misses.
Mack throws a looping overhand right but Sennin ducks down to avoid it.
Sennin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mack just misses with a punch to the body.
Khalil Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sennin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sennin duly obliges.
Sennin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sennin misses with a two punch combination.
Sennin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mack.
Sennin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Mack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sennin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Kame Sennin has been cut.
Sennin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sennin looks to land a combination but Mack avoids it well.
Sennin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sennin throws a lazy uppercut
and Mack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mack throws a combination that misses
and Sennin counters with a straight right hand.
Sennin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack.
Sennin misses with a body shot.
Mack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mack throws a series of punches but Sennin avoids them all with ease.
Sennin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mack missing with a left hand there. Sennin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mack's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mack duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Sennin misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Mack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Sennin.
Sennin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sennin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kame Sennin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sennin counters with a two punch combo.
Sennin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sennin moves out of range as Mack strikes.
Mack scores with a punch to the head.
Sennin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mack throws out a counter right but Sennin avoids it with no problem.
Sennin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sennin throws a lazy head kick
and Mack counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Sennin.
Sennin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sennin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mack was well out of range. Poor timing from Sennin.
Mack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sennin throws a big counter combination but Mack scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mack ducks under a wild hook from Sennin.
Sennin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mack is just out of range.
It seemed like Mack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mack misses with a looping left.
Sennin throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sennin throws a body punch but Mack moves out of range.
Mack takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sennin misses with a right hand
letting Mack counter with a right hand.
Sennin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mack slips a jab from Sennin.
Mack throws a series of punches but Sennin moves out of range.
Mack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sennin throws an off balance right hand
and Mack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sennin is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sennin misses with a right hand
and Mack comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Sennin stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Mack is on him like rabid pit bull! Sennin slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Mack!
Khalil Mack tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Steel (ranked 2689 p4p, 332 weight class) and John Ruth (ranked 2051 p4p, 260 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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202 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Ruth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steel misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth connects with a jab.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Ruth defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ruth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Steel takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Ruth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruth 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.
Ruth blocks a jab.
Ruth cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ruth finds it's target.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruth.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruth off the cage and back into range.
Ruth dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Ruth's head and hops out.
Ruth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Ruth shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel scores with a jab.
Ruth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel works over Ruth's head and body with a nice combination.
Steel slips a jab from Ruth.
As Ruth looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo but Ruth just gets out of the way.
Steel cracks the inside of Ruth's front leg.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruth defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel catches Ruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Ruth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel but Steel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Ruth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steel moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel walks into a jab.
Ruth jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Steel 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.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Ruth moves away and avoids it.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.
Ruth shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steel looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ruth will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ruth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.
Ruth shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Ruth postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth postures up.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel pulls Ruth in to control the position.
Ruth is in close to Steel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruth defends it easily.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by Steel!
Steel preventing the sweep.
Ruth is still trying to improve position.
Ruth wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruth sees it coming and defends easily.
Ruth is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth gets back to full guard.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel passes Ruth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ruth is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel preventing the sweep.
John Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruth wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth misses with a wild combination.
Ruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ruth 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Ruth goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Ruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel scores with a jab.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
James Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruth's head.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Ruth - just one landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
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!
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruth doesn't seem phased though.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Ruth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel catches Ruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Ruth coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Ruth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Ruth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ruth cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
John Ruth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruth momentarily.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruth.
James Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Steel slips a jab from Ruth.
Ruth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruth's head.
Steel takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Ruth connects with a crisp jab.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Ruth misses the jab.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruth.
Ruth fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Ruth counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steel!
Ruth working away.
Ruth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ruth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steel prevents Ruth from moving into mount.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Ruth wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Ruth keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Ruth controlling the position.
Steel is not content to let Ruth control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Steel.
I think Ruth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rainbow Hero (ranked 1781 p4p, 231 weight class) and Jakub Chlapik (ranked 1303 p4p, 179 weight class). Hero comes to the cage accompanied by Пачка сигар. Chlapik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jakub Chlapik enters the cage!
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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
23 - 17 - 6, fighting out of London, Rainbow Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakub Chlapik!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero looks to land a left hand but Chlapik moved out of range nicely.
Chlapik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chlapik duly obliges.
Hero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chlapik throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body punch from Hero.
Hero connects with a looping right hand.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chlapik has time to react.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Chlapik slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero misses with a straight left.
Chlapik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chlapik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chlapik lunges at Hero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hero's hand.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
Hero looks to land a left hand but Chlapik moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Chlapik misses.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
Chlapik misses with a two punch combination.
Chlapik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik throws out a powerful jab.
Chlapik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik slips under a jab.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Hero does no damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chlapik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chlapik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chlapik blocking some punches.
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chlapik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hero, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chlapik gets control of Hero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chlapik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chlapik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chlapik wants to sweep here but Hero controlling him for the moment.
Chlapik is controlling Hero's posture.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Chlapik is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chlapik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Chlapik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rainbow Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chlapik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chlapik rushes Hero and presses him up against the cage.
Hero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chlapik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero misses with a punch to the body.
Chlapik gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hero regains guard.
Hero has his foot on Chlapik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chlapik works his way back into a safe position though.
Chlapik is posturing up here but Hero has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chlapik tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chlapik has to tap! Slick submission there by Hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rainbow Hero!
After winning the bout, Rainbow Hero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jakub Chlapik stepped up to the mic, saying 'thank '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Comanche Todd (ranked 2317 p4p, 337 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 1485 p4p, 219 weight class). Diaz has chosen Not Afraid - Eminem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
43 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comanche Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Todd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Comanche Todd has been cut.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Todd back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Todd is rocked!
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Todd.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Todd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Todd is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Todd's guard.
Todd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz stands up over Todd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Todd's guard.
Todd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Todd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely.
Todd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todd seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Todd actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Todd sees it coming and defends easily.
Todd is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Todd is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Todd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Todd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diaz pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with shots to the head and body - Todd looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz lands with some strikes.
Todd is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Todd is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz tries to control but Todd wriggling away.
Diaz breaks from Todd's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Todd is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Todd is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Todd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz working for a submission but Todd is keeping him at bay.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diaz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Todd is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diaz lands a nice shot to the head.
Todd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Comanche Todd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Todd misses with a double jab.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Todd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Comanche Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Todd down.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Comanche Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Todd avoids them all with ease.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz drops Todd with a big left hand and mounts him. Todd is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd is working to get back to half guard.
Mike Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todd regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Todd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Todd looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
Todd looking for submissions off his back.
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Todd won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
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.
Diaz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Todd.
Todd is looking for a sweep.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
Todd parries the strikes from Diaz easily there. Diaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Todd to escape.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Todd gets back to half guard.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Comanche Todd'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right hand that Todd ducks under and follows up with a left that Todd also avoids with ease.
A cross from Todd lands.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Todd's knee momentarily.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Todd.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
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!
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Todd right on the button. Todd goes down! Diaz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Diaz gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Mike Diaz 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Tonon (ranked 668 p4p, 72 weight class) and Peter Redfield (ranked 871 p4p, 93 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tonon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to What About Now. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Redfield!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield misses with a right hand
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Peter Redfield has been cut.
Tonon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Redfield looks to move away, Tonon throws a big counter combo but Redfield just gets out of the way.
Tonon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redfield scores with the left hand. Tonon knows he should have avoided that one.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redfield.
Tonon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redfield just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTonon.
Redfield throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.
Tonon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redfield can pounce on him.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Redfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonon on the side of the head.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Redfield.
Redfield scores with a nice head shot.
Peter Redfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield tries to score with a low kick but Tonon moves his leg out of the way.
Redfield lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Redfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonon doesn't seem phased though.
Redfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonon.
Tonon moves forwards but Redfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redfield tries to move into range but Tonon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tonon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at True North Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redfield.
Redfield throws a hook but Tonon avoids it easily.
It looked like Tonon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield scores with the left hand. Tonon knows he should have avoided that one.
Redfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonon.
Tonon attempts a counter takedown but Redfield avoids it well and moves away.
Tonon shoots and misses
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redfield throws a hook but Tonon blocks it.
Redfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from Redfield tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Redfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redfield.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redfield but Redfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tonon misses its target.
Redfield misses with a body shot
and Tonon counters with a three punch combo that has Redfield backing up. Redfield nods at Tonon to acknowledge the strikes.
Redfield is looking to slow Tonon down with leg kicks.
Redfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonon staying out of range there.
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redfield is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Redfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Redfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tonon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redfield circles away.
Tonon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redfield throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Redfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonon moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield swings for the body but Tonon moves out of range.
As Redfield looks to move away, Tonon throws a big counter combo but Redfield just gets out of the way.
Redfield throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tonon counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Redfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Redfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Redfield won't be happy with that.
Redfield wants to get back to his feet but Tonon drags him back down.
Tonon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Tonon.
Tonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Redfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Redfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tonon slips a jab from Redfield.
Redfield throws a hook but Tonon avoids it easily.
As Redfield looks to move away, Tonon throws a big counter combo but Redfield just gets out of the way.
Tonon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Redfield wants to stand up but Tonon is controlling him.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Tonon trying to move into half guard but instead Redfield has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon managing to control the position.
Tonon trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tonon controlling the position.
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Redfield is proving a slippery customer.
Tonon is looking for a triangle but Redfield pushes his legs off easily.
Redfield wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Redfield stands and steps away. Tonon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Peter Redfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redfield throws the left hand but Tonon avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Redfield throws a wild body kick that Tonon sees coming a mile off.
Tonon tries to counter with a takedown but Redfield is quick to defend against it.
Redfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redfield connects with a jab.
Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Redfield.
Redfield takes a swing at Tonon's ribcage but misses.
Redfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redfield throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
Redfield just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTonon.
Tonon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tonon.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Redfield enables Tonon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Redfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Redfield is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tonon, into his guard.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tonon pulls Redfield in close to prevent any damage.
Redfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Redfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Redfield's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redfield.
Redfield throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
Redfield lands a right hook to the body.
Tonon avoids the body shot from Redfield.
Redfield throws a right hand that misses
and Tonon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redfield scores with a jab to the head.
Redfield loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Tonon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Redfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
Redfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tonon to counter with a crisp jab.
Redfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redfield to the mat! Redfield manages to get full guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Redfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Redfield keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon throws an elbow that misses. Redfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tonon's guard. Nice move by Redfield!
Tonon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redfield is aware though and is defending well.
Tonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redfield is aware though and is defending well.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet.
Tonon is trying to keep Redfield in close.
Redfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon looking to control.
Redfield preventing the sweep.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon pulls Redfield in close to prevent any damage.
Tonon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Redfield has his hands clasped together but Tonon extends and breaks Redfield's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tonon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 1536 p4p, 180 weight class) and Master Wong (ranked 1494 p4p, 176 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Black might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to La Internacional. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
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31
275 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Wong!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a jab when Wong was well out of range.
Wong defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Wong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wong misses the jab.
It looked like Black was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wong.
Black falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Wong tries to clinch up.
Black misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
Wong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Wong.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Wong slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wong counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at Wong to acknowledge the strikes.
Matt Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black lunges at Wong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wong's hand.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWong.
Wong throws a big shot that misses.
Wong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Black is leaning against Wong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wong misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong decides to pull guard.
Wong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Wong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black won't allow Wong to sweep him here.
Black trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Wong's legs - danger averted.
Black loads up on a big left hand. Wong felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Black looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wong can't hide his disappointment, as Black celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Black!
Our winner, Matt Black, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hensen (ranked 697 p4p, 75 weight class) and David Von Erich (ranked 1609 p4p, 190 weight class). Hensen's entrance music is Soul Coughing - Super Bon Bon. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Erich's choice of entrance music: La Grange. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Hensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Von Erich!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Erich scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Von Erich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Erich.
It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.
Hensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Hensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Erich avoids a kick to the body.
Von Erich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hensen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Von Erich with a jab.
Von Erich lands a body shot.
Von Erich waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hensen. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hensen to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Hensen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hensen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Erich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Erich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Erich throws a big elbow that misses.
Hensen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Erich's guard.
Hensen postures up in Von Erich's guard and throws a big left but Von Erich blocks it.
Hensen preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Von Erich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Erich wants to stand up but Hensen is controlling him.
Von Erich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hensen is one step ahead there.
Von Erich has control of Hensen's left arm, preventing Hensen from doing any damage.
Von Erich looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Erich, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hensen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Von Erich 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.
Von Erich pulls Hensen in close to prevent any damage.
Hensen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Erich pulls Hensen in close to his closed guard and prevents Hensen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Von Erich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hensen drops back looking for a leg! Von Erich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Von Erich manages to kick Hensen off! Hensen jumps back into Von Erich's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Von Erich manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Von Erich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hensen.
Von Erich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hensen's elbow.
Hensen missing with knees to the body.
Von Erich tries to work over Hensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Erich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Erich tries to land knees in the clinch but Hensen avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Erich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hensen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Erich.
Hensen breaks the clinch.
Hensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Erich misses with a lunging right hand
and Hensen counters with a good low kick that Von Erich was not able to check.
Hensen slips a jab and a cross from Von Erich.
Hensen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Erich misses with a takedown attempt - Hensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Erich throws a body punch but Hensen moves out of range.
Von Erich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hensen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Erich sizes up Hensen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sven Hensen's cut is getting worse.
Von Erich throws a leg kick
and Hensen counters with a body kick that stops Von Erich in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hensen throws a head kick that misses.
Von Erich throws a hook but Hensen avoids it easily.
Hensen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Von Erich if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Erich looks winded!
Hensen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Erich. That did some damage!
Von Erich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Erich lands a right hook to the body.
Von Erich jabs Hensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hensen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Erich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Von Erich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Hensen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hensen ducks under a wild hook from Von Erich.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Erich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hensen - the referee stops the clock and Von Erich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hensen. Von Erich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Von Erich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Von Erich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hensen as he avoids it easily.
Hensen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Von Erich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hensen feinted with a counter takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Erich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hensen - the referee stops the clock and Von Erich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hensen. Von Erich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Von Erich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Erich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hensen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Von Erich!
Von Erich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Erich, who protects the arm well.
Von Erich tries to buck Hensen off but Hensen is having none of it.
Von Erich is breathing heavily.
Hensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensen is looking to take a break and control but Von Erich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hensen working the body and head with strikes.
Von Erich is rocked!
Hensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Erich is still in real trouble! Can Hensen finish him?
Von Erich tries to bench press Hensen off him but Hensen keeps the position.
Hensen lands a big left to the face of Von Erich, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Hensen and another - Von Erich is out! Hensen stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Hensen!
In his post fight interview, Sven Hensen gave a big smile as he said 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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