Bumfights 7: SkidRow Spectacle PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Jimenez (ranked 25716 p4p, 814 weight class) and Sledge Harrison (ranked 25442 p4p, 826 weight class). Harrison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sex Machine by James Brown. Sledge Harrison looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Jimenez
vs
Harrison

200 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sledge Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Harrison. No joy for Jimenez on that attempt.
Harrison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jimenez defends it well.
Jimenez misses with a combination

and Harrison counters with a takedown into side control.
Harrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimenez keeps working.

Harrison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jimenez, who protects the arm well.
Harrison wants to control for a moment but Jimenez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez keeping control of the position.
Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harrison wants to control but Jimenez is keeping him busy.
Jimenez trying to control but Harrison postures up.
Harrison trying to pass the guard but Jimenez defending well.
Harrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimenez keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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.
Harrison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jimenez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Harrison seems to be working for a kimura but Jimenez defends the submission attempt.
Jimenez tries to get to full guard but Harrison has control of the leg.
Harrison is keen to just control but Jimenez is a slippery customer.

Harrison is working for a submission of some sort.
Harrison trying to control the action but Jimenez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is thwarting Jimenez's attempts to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez avoids it really well and circles away.
Jimenez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Harrison fails with the takedown.
Jimenez is looking for a counter combo.
Harrison has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Jimenez dives in and scores a takedown into Harrison's guard.
Harrison looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harrison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jimenez defends it easily.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Jimenez wanted to stand there but Harrison had control of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Jimenez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Harrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jimenez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jimenez lands a left and a right that send Harrison crashing to the mat, dazed. Jimenez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Harrison is rocked!

It looks like Sledge Harrison has been cut.

Jimenez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harrison on his heels. He'll look to pass Harrison's guard now, I'm sure.
Harrison is still in real trouble! Can Jimenez finish him?
Harrison has momentary wrist control but Jimenez slips an elbow through the middle.
Jimenez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harrison's head.
Jimenez postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Harrison covers up, he's hurt! Jimenez keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jimenez and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jimenez can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Jimenez!
The defeated Sledge Harrison had this to say: 'I'm just gonna get right back up! Ain't nothing stopping the groovy lovin' sex machine! Right on baby!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Koch (ranked 4209 p4p, 432 weight class) and Dan Severn (ranked 25068 p4p, 779 weight class). Severn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dan Severn Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Koch
vs
Severn

201 cm
28
250 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

188 cm
26
250 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erling Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Severn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch cracks Severn with an open hand slap.
Severn has his takedown stuffed
and Koch counters with a three punch combo that has Severn backing up. Severn nods at Koch to acknowledge the strikes.
Koch catches Severn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Severn tries for a takedown but Koch circles away easily
and Koch counters with a nice uppercut.
Koch feints a jab promting Severn to slip. Koch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Severn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Severn misses with a right hand
and Koch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koch cracks Severn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Koch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Severn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Koch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Severn shoots in looking for a takedown but Koch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Severn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erling Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Severn.
Severn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koch leaves Severn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Severn wants to clinch
and Severn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koch's corner calls for a 1-2. Koch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Koch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Severn tries to clinch
and Koch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Koch enables Severn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Koch wriggles free and stands up.
Koch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Koch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Severn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koch lands a head shot.
Severn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Severn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koch counters with a straight right hand.
Severn tries for a takedown but Koch circles away easily
and Koch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Severn looks winded!
Koch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch lands a jab.
Severn fails with the takedown
and Koch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koch scores with the left hand. Severn knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck for Severn with that takedown attempt.
Koch connects with a single shot there.
Erling Koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Severn's head backwards.
Severn misses with a takedown
and Koch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koch with a jab.
Severn swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Koch counter with a right hand.
Koch slaps away a takedown attempt from Severn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Severn misses with a takedown
and Koch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Koch - just one landing.
Koch lands with a right hand.
Severn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Severn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Erling Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Severn walks into a jab.
Koch 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.
Severn tries to move into range but Koch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koch lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Severn misses with a body shot
and Koch counters with a two punch combo.

Severn is rocked!
Koch throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Severn stumbling backwards into the ropes! Severn bounces back off the ropes towards Koch, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Koch lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Koch celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Erling Koch!
An out of breath and clearly excited Erling Koch thanked M.O. Fight Wear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazlo Ofique (ranked 4921 p4p, 490 weight class) and Yoshiaki Fujiwara (ranked 3907 p4p, 404 weight class). Fujiwara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nippon glory. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ofique
vs
Fujiwara

192 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
225 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazlo Ofique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoshiaki Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiwara tries for a takedown but Ofique circles away easily
and Ofique counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Ofique has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ofique punishes Fujiwara's body with a nice straight punch.
Yoshiaki Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ofique pushes Fujiwara up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ofique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fujiwara backwards.
Fujiwara wants to break free but Ofique has control.
Fujiwara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ofique prevents it.
Fujiwara looks winded!
Ofique stops a takedown attempt from Fujiwara.
Lazlo Ofique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiaki Fujiwara.
Ofique stalling against the ropes.
Fujiwara misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ofique lands a body shot.
Ofique pushes Fujiwara back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ofique lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fujiwara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ofique gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ofique lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ofique scores with a hook to the body.
Ofique blocks a body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara takes a shot to the head.
Ofique is working Fujiwara over against the ropes.
Ofique pushes Fujiwara back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ofique leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ofique scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ofique.
Ofique stalling in the clinch but Fujiwara improves position.
Ofique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ofique.
A right hand to the body from Ofique.
A short right from Ofique on the inside.
Ofique lands a nice shot to the body.
Ofique lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ofique pushes Fujiwara back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ofique is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ofique lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ofique.
Ofique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fujiwara or not.
Ofique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Fujiwara is rocked!
Ofique mutters something to Fujiwara before pushing him back against the ropes. As Fujiwara comes back towards him, Ofique unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Fujiwara clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazlo Ofique!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lazlo Ofique made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Man Itizer (ranked 4282 p4p, 464 weight class) and Ryu Boshi (ranked 7538 p4p, 639 weight class). Ryu Boshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Itizer
vs
Boshi

185 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Man Itizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Boshi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itizer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boshi. That did some damage!

Itizer gets a clinch.
Boshi tries a body shot but Itizer blocks it.
Itizer can't find room to land a body shot as Boshi controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Itizer.
Boshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Itizer.
Itizer throws a head punch that misses.
Itizer misses with a knee to the head.
Boshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Itizer trying to stall but Boshi improves his position.
Boshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Itizer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itizer tries to work over Boshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Itizer misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itizer.
Itizer connects with a knee to the head.
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!
A body shot lands from Boshi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itizer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Itizer missing with knees to the body.
Boshi misses with a punch to the body.
Boshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boshi obliges.
Itizer trying to land knees to the body.
Boshi crunches a lovely knee into Itizer's ribcage.
Itizer is breathing heavily.
Boshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boshi managing to block the knees to the body from Itizer.
We've been informed that Boshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boshi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Itizer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boshi is keeping busy.
Boshi presses Itizer against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Itizer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Itizer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boshi avoids it.
Itizer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Itizer uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boshi.
Boshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Itizer missing with knees to the body.
Boshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Itizer.
Itizer tries to land knees in the clinch but Boshi avoids the damage to the body.
Boshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Itizer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Itizer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Boshi lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itizer is defending well for now.
Boshi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boshi.
Boshi lands with a light punch inside.
Itizer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Itizer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Itizer backwards.
A knee to the head by Itizer.
Boshi is struggling to control the position.
Itizer looking to throw knees to the head but Boshi is blocking nicely.
Itizer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Itizer throws an elbow but it misses.
Boshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Itizer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boshi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boshi tries to stall but Itizer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itizer prevents a body shot from Boshi.
Knees to the body from Itizer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boshi tries a knee to the head but Itizer blocks it.
Boshi misses with some punches.
Itizer is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Boshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Itizer.
Boshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Boshi tries to throw a body punch but Itizer avoids it by throwing Boshi back against the ropes.
Boshi avoiding damage as Itizer throws knees to the body.
Boshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Itizer missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boshi.
Itizer misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryu Boshi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boshi trying to land knees to the body.
Itizer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boshi is defending well for now.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boshi avoids it.
Boshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itizer.
Boshi throws a head punch that misses.
Itizer misses with some punches.
Boshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Itizer misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itizer misses with some punches.
Boshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Boshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Itizer's brow.
Nice body punch from Boshi - that landed with a thud.
Boshi lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshi misses with a knee strike.
Boshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Itizer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the head but Boshi blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Itizer.
Itizer misses with an elbow strike.
Itizer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Boshi.
Boshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Itizer controls his hands.
Itizer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Itizer managing to block the knees to the body from Boshi.
Boshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Itizer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Itizer connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itizer misses with a body punch.
Boshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Itizer controls his hands.
Boshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryu Boshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Itizer avoids a wild elbow strike from Boshi.
Itizer pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Boshi avoiding damage as Itizer throws knees to the body.
Boshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Itizer avoids the damage to the body.
Boshi tries to land a knee to the head but Itizer blocks with his arms.
Itizer with a knee to the head.
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!
Boshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Itizer.
Boshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Itizer lands a hook that snaps the head of Boshi backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshi blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Itizer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Itizer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itizer wants to stall.
Boshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itizer's elbow.
Boshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Itizer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boshi lands a right hand.
Itizer tries a knee to the head but Boshi blocks it.
Itizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boshi's face.
Itizer blocks an uppercut.
Boshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Itizer avoids it.
Itizer lands a shoulder strike.
Boshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itizer with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Itizer.
Boshi can't find room to land a body shot as Itizer controls the action.
Boshi lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itizer landing knees to the body.
Boshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Itizer controls his hands.
Boshi tries a body shot but Itizer blocks it.
Itizer takes a shot to the head.
Boshi scores with a hook to the body.
Boshi tries to throw a body punch but Itizer avoids it by throwing Boshi back against the ropes.
Itizer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boshi is trying to maintain a safe position but Itizer gets an underhook and turns Boshi into the ropes.
Boshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itizer looking to slow down the pace here.
Itizer tries a knee to the head but Boshi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Itizer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Boshi closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Boshi throws an elbow but misses.
Boshi trying to stall but Itizer improves his position.
Boshi blocks an elbow strike from Itizer.
Boshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Itizer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Itizer managing to block the knees to the body from Boshi.
Itizer tries a knee to the head but Boshi blocks it.
Boshi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Itizer looking to throw knees to the head but Boshi is blocking nicely.
Itizer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itizer is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boshi.
Boshi tries to land a knee to the head but Itizer blocks with his arms.
Itizer lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshi letting Itizer take a breather here.
Itizer has a couple of punches blocked by Boshi.
Boshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boshi trying to land knees to the body.
Itizer trying to control the position but instead, Boshi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Itizer into the ropes.
Itizer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Itizer misses with a knee to the head.
Boshi working Itizer over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Itizer.
Boshi avoiding damage as Itizer throws knees to the body.
Boshi throws an elbow but it misses.
Itizer prevents a body shot from Boshi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itizer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boshi misses with an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Itizer to work.
Boshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itizer is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Boshi.
Boshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Itizer stalling against the ropes.
Boshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the head but Boshi blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Boshi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Itizer blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boshi as Itizer tries to tie him up.
Itizer managing to block the knees to the body from Boshi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itizer has Boshi pushed against the ropes.
Boshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boshi tries a knee to the head but Itizer blocks it.
Boshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boshi avoids it.
Boshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Itizer working Boshi over with knees to the body.
Itizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boshi's face.
Boshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Itizer takes an elbow to the temple.
Boshi throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Boshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boshi trying to land knees to the body.
Itizer tries a body shot but Boshi blocks it.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boshi avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Itizer controls his hands.
Boshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Itizer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Itizer.
Knees to the body from Itizer.
Boshi misses with an elbow strike.
Itizer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boshi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boshi.
Itizer is trying to stall.
Boshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryu Boshi.
I think Boshi 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 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryu Boshi!
Ryu Boshi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mass Hitta (ranked 24527 p4p, 775 weight class) and Layko Madnaugh (ranked 9011 p4p, 742 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hitta
vs
Madnaugh

196 cm
20
204 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

188 cm
18
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mass Hitta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Layko Madnaugh!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madnaugh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Layko Madnaugh has been cut.
Hitta misses with a combination

and Madnaugh counters with a shoot takedown. Hitta fights it but they end up in guard.
Madnaugh trying to control but Hitta is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitta trying to control the position.
Madnaugh with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Madnaugh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Madnaugh trying to control but Hitta is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madnaugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitta is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Madnaugh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hitta misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madnaugh or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitta, which made it look bad.

Madnaugh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hitta!
Hitta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitta is trying to get back to full guard.
Madnaugh has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hitta works to full guard.
Madnaugh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hitta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Madnaugh managing to control the position.

Madnaugh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madnaugh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madnaugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hitta controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitta trying to control but Madnaugh is working from the bottom.
Madnaugh wants to stand but Hitta is controlling the position.
Hitta trying to control the position from guard on top but Madnaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madnaugh is pulling down on Hitta's head to control his posture.
Madnaugh keeping moving, preventing Hitta from controlling successfully.
Madnaugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hitta controls the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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.
Madnaugh wants to sweep here but Hitta controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madnaugh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hitta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Madnaugh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Madnaugh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Madnaugh looks winded!
Madnaugh gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mass Hitta!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Poorman (ranked 6341 p4p, 589 weight class) and Kyotaro Sujimoto (ranked 8213 p4p, 659 weight class). Poorman comes to the ring accompanied by InventHelp. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Poorman
vs
Sujimoto

191 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Poorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyotaro Sujimoto!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sujimoto missing with a left hand there. Poorman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sujimoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Poorman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.

Poorman has an Americana. Sujimoto didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Poorman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Poorman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Poorman!
Post fight, George Poorman took to the microphone: 'Try my grill!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petro Poroshenko (ranked 1913 p4p, 206 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 10086 p4p, 764 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Poroshenko
vs
Krynn

190 cm
33
265 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

189 cm
49
214 lbs
33 - 34 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

KAISER Nutrition - Q160

Sin City Allstars

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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Krynn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krynn misses with a hook

and Poroshenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krynn's guard.

Poroshenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poroshenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poroshenko passes into half guard.
Krynn looks winded!

Poroshenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krynn sees it coming and defends easily.

Poroshenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Krynn is defending against the submission attempts here by Poroshenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Poroshenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krynn has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poroshenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Poroshenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krynn defends it well.

Poroshenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poroshenko.

Poroshenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poroshenko.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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.

Poroshenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Poroshenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Poroshenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krynn has managed to free his arm - good work.

Poroshenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Poroshenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Krynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Poroshenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poroshenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krynn keeps working.

That's four 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.
Poroshenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Poroshenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poroshenko.

Poroshenko is trying for a kimura here. Krynn looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Poroshenko wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Petro Poroshenko!
Our winner, Petro Poroshenko, 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gee (ranked 2102 p4p, 264 weight class) and David Dupuis (ranked 5176 p4p, 531 weight class). Dupuis has chosen Out for a Rip by Brendan Richmond as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gee
vs
Dupuis

190 cm
19
202 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Gee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Dupuis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupuis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gee slaps away a takedown attempt from Dupuis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dupuis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dan Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupuis swinging wildly here.
Dupuis dives in and grabs Gee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gee pushes down on Dupuis's head and hops out.
Dupuis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dupuis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Gee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Gee.
Gee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dan Gee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Dupuis.
Gee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dupuis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gee scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Gee - that landed with a thud.
Gee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dupuis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Gee.
Dupuis looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gee.

Dupuis is rocked!
Gee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dupuis! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Gee is unloading with more strikes now! Dupuis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gee!
David Dupuis was interviewed post fight and said '"Dirty" Champ Dan Gee just killing it! The liquor from that bottle probably gives you an UNQUENCHABLE thirst for battle... aside from tasting great as well! that's the drink of champs for yah. Keep that terminator clinch fighting going brother!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Turturro (ranked 120 p4p, 17 weight class) and Evan Lessard (ranked 3819 p4p, 458 weight class). Frank Turturro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Turturro
vs
Lessard

180 cm
27
177 lbs
18 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Aspire Clothing
Dauntless

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Turturro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Lessard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lessard swivels and escapes.

Turturro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lessard keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Lessard is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Lessard trying to strike off his back.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro trying to control but Lessard is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lessard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lessard looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lessard being controlled here, momentarily.
Lessard looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro stuffs the takedown attempt from Lessard. Lessard gets slowly back to his feet.
Turturro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lessard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lessard stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lessard swivels and escapes.

Lessard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turturro controls Lessard momentarily but Lessard frees himself.

Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Lessard defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lessard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turturro is looking for a triangle but Lessard pushes his legs off easily.
Lessard wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Lessard wants to get up but he can't break Turturro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lessard manages to get himself to full guard.

Turturro trying to control but Lessard is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lessard trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lessard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lessard wants to stand and escape but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Lessard keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turturro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lessard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lessard keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Lessard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Turturro trying to control but Lessard is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Lessard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lessard fails to land the takedown.

Turturro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lessard to the ground. Turturro is now in Lessard's guard.
Turturro is pushing down on Lessard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lessard is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro is keen to just control but Lessard is a slippery customer.
Lessard trying to hold on to Turturro's head to control him but Turturro postures up.
Turturro prevents Lessard from improving his position.

Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lessard is controlling Turturro's trapped leg to prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lessard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lessard is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lessard tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lessard is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Turturro has taken his back.

Turturro is looking for the choke from the back position but Lessard is controlling his hands well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Turturro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lessard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Turturro struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lessard trying to control the hands but Turturro won't let him.

Turturro is looking for the choke from the back position but Lessard is controlling his hands well.

Turturro looking for the choke from the back.
Turturro is hanging on to Lessard's back as he tries to escape.

Lessard is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lessard wants to escape the position.
Turturro avoiding Lessard 's attempts to control his hands.
Lessard is really stuck here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Turturro looking for the choke but no joy.
Lessard tries to escape but Turturro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lessard is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Turturro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Lessard showing good submission defense here.

Lessard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Turturro avoiding Lessard 's attempts to control his hands.
Turturro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
You can see the frustration on Lessard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro gets his hands free as Lessard looks to control.
Lessard is really stuck here.

Turturro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lessard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lessard for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turturro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Lessard fending off the submission attempt from Turturro.
Lessard tries to escape the position.

Turturro is looking for the choke from the back position but Lessard is controlling his hands well.
Lessard tries to break free.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Lessard showing good submission defense here.
Turturro trying to control momentarily.
Turturro is not going to allow Lessard to sit and survive in this position.

Lessard fending off the submission attempt from Turturro.
Lessard is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Turturro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Turturro working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Turturro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lessard as he jumps to the side.
Lessard throws a fast counter high kick but Turturro manages to duck under it in time.

Turturro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lessard's guard.
Lessard wants to stand and escape but Turturro is having none of it.
Lessard keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Lessard trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Lessard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lessard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turturro is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lessard trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro trying to control but Lessard is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lessard misses with a body kick.
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown but Lessard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turturro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turturro shoots for a takedown but Lessard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lessard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turturro did well to prevent Lessard getting side control.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Lessard is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lessard wants to stand up but Turturro is controlling the position.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turturro working for a triangle but Lessard defends it easily.

Turturro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lessard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turturro.
Lessard landing a few strikes.
Turturro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lessard is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lessard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turturro regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Lessard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessard working Turturro over with strikes.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lessard trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Lessard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lessard wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Lessard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turturro's guard.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Lessard from controlling successfully.
Turturro is trying to keep Lessard in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Lessard from controlling successfully.

Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lessard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lessard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Lessard from controlling successfully.
Lessard wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.

Lessard is sitting in close to Turturro's body. Turturro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lessard is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lessard is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Turturro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Turturro!
Frank Turturro retains his welterweight title!
Frank Turturro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.