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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Farboni (ranked 5079 p4p, 583 weight class) and Luke Roy (ranked 6878 p4p, 647 weight class). Luke Roy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Farboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke Roy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roy lands in his opponent's guard.
Roy is looking to work some ground and pound but Farboni has wrist control.
Farboni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farboni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Farboni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roy's guard.
Roy wants to sweep here but Farboni controlling him for the moment.
Roy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farboni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roy keeping full guard, as Farboni tries to pass.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Roy controls Farboni momentarily but Farboni frees himself.
Roy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farboni controls the pace.
Roy is trying to keep Farboni in close.
Roy wants to sweep here but Farboni controlling him for the moment.
Farboni is stalling in the full guard.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roy tries to sprawl but Farboni drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roy wants to control but Farboni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farboni is keen to just control but Roy is a slippery customer.
Farboni throws a strike but Roy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy 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.
Farboni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been informed that Roy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farboni tries to free his leg and advance position but Roy is retaining full guard.
Roy is looking to sweep but instead, Farboni has passed into half guard.
Farboni is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farboni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roy defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farboni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farboni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Farboni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roy moves into full guard.
Farboni stands and throws Roy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farboni connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Roy some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Farboni dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roy looking to score a takedown here. Farboni is defending well but Roy drives through and ends up in Farboni's guard.
Roy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farboni is keeping the position for now.
Roy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Farboni is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roy, into his guard.
Farboni passes into half guard.
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.
Farboni working Roy over with strikes.
Farboni trying to pass the guard but Roy defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy tries to get to full guard but Farboni has control of the leg.
Farboni not doing much here.
Roy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Farboni is controlling the pace.
Farboni is trying to work for a kimura but Roy is defending well.
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.
Farboni wants to free his trapped foot but Roy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Farboni is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roy tries to roll over but Farboni keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farboni passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roy tries to hold on but Farboni postures up.
Farboni controlling the pace for now.
Farboni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Farboni controlling the pace.
Joey Farboni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roy wants to control but Farboni is keeping busy.
Roy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farboni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farboni's back!
Roy throwing sloppy strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy is persistently looking for the submission but Farboni is defending it well.
Roy is breathing heavily.
Roy has the hooks in. Farboni is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Farboni will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Farboni dives in for a single leg takedown but Roy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roy with the counter takedown but Farboni avoids it easily.
Farboni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Farboni wants to pass the guard but Roy is keeping the position.
Farboni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Farboni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farboni has managed to get both his arms back between Roy's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farboni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farboni working some strikes from top position.
Farboni scoring with some ground and pound.
Farboni stands up and waves to Roy to follow him.
Roy wants to clinch up but Farboni keeps it at a distance.
Farboni just misses with a punch to the body.
Farboni closes the distance and clinches.
Farboni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farboni to the mat! Farboni manages to get full guard.
Farboni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Farboni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.
Roy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farboni avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Farboni gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Farboni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farboni's head.
Roy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farboni misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Farboni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roy can do to turn this around?
Roy is trying to work for a kimura but Farboni is defending well.
Roy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Farboni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roy's back!
Farboni scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Roy trying to control the hands but Farboni won't let him.
Farboni lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Roy hold on?!
Luke Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy is really stuck here.
Farboni scores with strikes from the back.
Farboni is landing with strikes. Roy can't take much more of this.
Farboni is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Roy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Roy is trapped and Farboni is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Joey Farboni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farboni scores with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Farboni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Farboni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Farboni!
Joey Farboni made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm finally not an embarrassment!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leto Camille (ranked 4477 p4p, 325 weight class) and Ash Road (ranked 5989 p4p, 373 weight class). 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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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leto Camille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Road!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camille cracks Road with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camille lands with a good body shot.
Road shoots in and drives through. Camille sprawls well.
Camille stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camille lands the left hand.
Jab from Camille.
Camille looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Road shoots in for a double leg but Camille sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Camille throws a leg kick which misses Road's front leg but catches the back leg as Road tries to avoid it.
Camille works the jab nicely.
Camille throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Camille lands a nice hook to Road's body. Road takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Road shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camille is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camille lands the left hand.
Camille scores with a decent looking hook.
Camille fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camille lands the left hand.
Camille connects with the punch.
Camille cracks Road with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road shoots in looking for a takedown but Camille manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Road's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leto Camille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Road.
Camille bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Road's head backwards.
A left lands for Camille.
Road gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camille connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camille.
Camille moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Road takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Road looks for a takedown but Camille sprawls well.
Camille scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Camille is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camille lands with a straight right. Road didn't see that one coming.
Camille scores with a jab.
Camille scores with the left hand. Road knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camille scores with a body shot.
Leto Camille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Road or perhaps it was just good defense by Camille, which made it look bad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camille.
Road moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camille wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Road has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Road there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camille scores with a hook.
Road takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Road walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Road 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camille scores with the left hand. Road knows he should have avoided that one.
Camille is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A right-left combo lands from Camille.
Road takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Camille moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Road goes for a double leg but Camille avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Camille continues to drive forward.
Camille scores with a nice strike.
No luck for Road with that takedown attempt.
Road has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Road takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camille jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Road closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camille ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camille cracks Road with an open hand slap.
Road takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Road takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Camille connects with a crisp jab.
Camille lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camille scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camille.
Road shoots in for a takedown but Camille shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Camille was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Camille connects with a single shot there.
Camille scores with a jab.
Road shoots in for a takedown but Camille shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camille, as that shot connected.
Camille lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Camille.
Camille connects with a single shot there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Road or perhaps it was just good defense by Camille, which made it look bad.
It looked like Camille wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camille keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Camille tests Road's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leto Camille dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Camille throws a good cross that connects.
Camille changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camille lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Road has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camille finds it's way round the side to connect with Road's head.
Nice shot by Camille.
Ash Road is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camille scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camille lunges at Road with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Road's hand.
Leto Camille is winning the standup battle so far.
Road takes one to the chin there.
Camille tests Road's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Road drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Road on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Road stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camille.
Camille scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Camille there.
Camille is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Road can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camille connects with a crisp jab.
Road is trying desperately to land a takedown but Camille is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Road.
Road shoots in but no luck this time.
Camille scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camille scores with a nice strike.
Camille comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camille fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Road on the side of the head.
Road drops his hands momentarily and Camille takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Road doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Camille counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camille, right into the meat.
Camille lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Road takes one to the side of the head.
Road shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camille pinned against the cage. Camille gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leto Camille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Road.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camille's jab looks to have found its range, popping Road under the eye.
We've been informed that Road has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Camille clobbers Road with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camille cracks Road with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Road might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Camille has got the better of the exchanges.
Camille scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as Camille lands an impressive looking overhand right. Road doesn't seem phased though.
Camille works the jab nicely.
Leto Camille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camille paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camille goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A cross from Camille lands.
Road misses with a takedown attempt - Camille sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Camille throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Camille both land. Nice combination.
Good exchange - Camille coming out on top.
Road moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camille keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camille fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Camille there.
Nice straight punches there by Camille. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camille.
Camille closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Camille finds it's way through Road's defenses.
Nice shot by Camille.
Good standup being displayed there by Camille as he connects with a hook.
Road with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camille to score with a decent uppercut.
Camille connects with a nice looking jab.
Road walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Road walks into a left hand.
Road takes one to the chin there.
Camille throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Road on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camille stuffs the takedown.
Camille fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camille scores with a leg kick.
Camille lands a jab to the nose.
Camille chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Road shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camille connects with a body shot that sends Road's belly button to the back.
Road misses with a takedown attempt
and Camille counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leto Camille dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Camille pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Road back to the cage. Camille follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camille darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Road is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camille sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Camille connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Road's hands.
Camille scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Road doesn't seem bothered though.
Road takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camille connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camille lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Road tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camille sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Road somewhat.
Road drops his hands momentarily and Camille takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Camille.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camille throws a good cross that connects.
Camille lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camille bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Road's head.
Road walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Camille scores with a decent looking hook.
Road takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camille uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Road has time to react.
Road shoots in and drives through. Camille sprawls well.
Leto Camille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Road.
Camille's jab looks to have found its range, popping Road under the eye.
Camille scores with the left hand. Road knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Camille scores with a jab.
Camille is looking to slow Road down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Camille there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Road takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road takes a jab right on the kisser.
Camille connects with a good right hand that stumbles Road. Road circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Camille scores with a crisp jab that stopped Road in his tracks.
Road fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Camille lunges at Road with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Road's hand.
Road looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camille is fending him off so far but Road persists. Nope, Camille circles away and we're back to standing.
Camille scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camille connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camille tests Road's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camille sizes up Road with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Road takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Camille throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Road on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camille cracks Road with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Road with a poor takedown
and Camille counters with a straight right hand.
Camille lands with a right hand.
Camille listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Road on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Camille connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Road momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Camille as he connects with a hook.
Road takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Camille finds it's way through Road's defenses.
Jab, jab by Camille - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camille lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Road takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camille works the jab nicely.
Camille lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camille leaves Road with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camille lunges at Road with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Road's hand.
Camille is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camille scores with a jab to the jaw.
Road ducks right into an uppercut from Camille.
Road walks into a left hand.
Road takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Camille finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camille lands with a nice body punch.
Camille scoring well with a low kick there.
Ash Road has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leto Camille is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Road misses with a straight left.
Camille moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leto Camille showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camille has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leto Camille!
A relieved looking Leto Camille thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Gibson (ranked 4155 p4p, 421 weight class) and Ernest Harpik (ranked 6330 p4p, 540 weight class). Ernest Harpik has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodney Gibson's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodney Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernest Harpik!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gibson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harpik misses with the ground and pound.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik throws an elbow but Gibson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gibson is looking for a sweep.
Harpik takes a little break here. Gibson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harpik throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gibson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Harpik.
Harpik controlling the position.
Harpik landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harpik throws a strike aimed at the side of Gibson's head but Gibson avoids it well.
Harpik postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harpik scores with punches from side control.
Gibson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face as Harpik controls the position.
Harpik looks up at the clock and then as Gibson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harpik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Harpik working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face as Harpik controls the position.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harpik controlling the position.
Harpik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gibson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harpik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harpik working the head with strikes.
Gibson is rocked!
Harpik looks up at the clock and then as Gibson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harpik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Gibson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harpik working the ground and pound from side control.
Gibson seems a little lost for a moment, as Harpik dominates the positioning.
Harpik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harpik scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Harpik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gibson some visible discomfort.
Harpik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gibson some visible discomfort.
Harpik happy to just control the position for now.
Gibson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harpik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Harpik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gibson seems to have got his legs back now.
Harpik throws an elbow but Gibson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gibson is being controlled here.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik landing a few strikes.
Harpik lands a strong strike to the head of Gibson. That's dazed him! Harpik looking to finish here. Gibson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Harpik lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Harpik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edger Bravo (ranked 4623 p4p, 434 weight class) and Ricky Randolph (ranked 4433 p4p, 427 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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154 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edger Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Randolph!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randolph connects with a body shot that sends Bravo's belly button to the back.
Bravo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randolph defends well and Bravo ends up having to push Randolph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Bravo backs off Randolph throws a huge counter combo but Bravo manages to avoid it all.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Randolph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bravo dodges the punch combination from Randolph.
Bravo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Randolph counters with a crisp one two that drops Bravo! Randolph thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bravo to his feet! Bravo is in big trouble!
Bravo is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edger Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Randolph swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Randolph!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Randolph 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Grechov (ranked 4085 p4p, 413 weight class) and Steve Franks (ranked 4461 p4p, 449 weight class). Steve Franks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
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187 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trenton Grechov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Franks!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grechov enables Franks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grechov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grechov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grechov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grechov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grechov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks gets to his feet. Grechov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grechov digs a good body shot into Franks's ribs.
Franks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grechov is trying to maintain the position but Franks is very close to passing his half guard.
Franks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grechov defending well though.
Grechov trying to control but Franks postures up.
Franks prevents Grechov from improving his position.
Grechov keeping hold of Franks's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Franks seems content to control.
Grechov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks is trying to control the action in half guard but Grechov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grechov moves into full guard.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Grechov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grechov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franks's guard.
Grechov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grechov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grechov wants to control from the top but Franks keeps moving.
Grechov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grechov has managed to get both his arms back between Franks's legs - danger averted.
Grechov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grechov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grechov passes Franks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grechov drops an elbow to the side of Franks's head.
Grechov with the ground and pound but Franks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Franks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grechov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grechov postures up.
Grechov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grechov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grechov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grechov throws a big right hand that misses.
Grechov trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grechov lands a couple of elbows.
Grechov won't allow Franks to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grechov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grechov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grechov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Grechov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Franks wants to clinch up but Grechov keeps it at a distance.
Franks looking to score a takedown here. Grechov is defending well but Franks drives through and ends up in Grechov's guard.
Grechov is looking for a triangle but Franks pushes his legs off easily.
Franks tries to free his leg and advance position but Grechov is retaining full guard.
Grechov being controlled here, momentarily.
Grechov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franks defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grechov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franks drops back looking for a leg! Grechov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grechov manages to kick Franks off! Franks jumps back into Grechov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grechov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grechov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grechov wants to sweep here but Franks controlling him for the moment.
Grechov keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
Grechov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Franks is fighting to break Grechov's control of his arms but Grechov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Grechov is trying to control the position but Franks postures up.
Grechov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franks defends it easily.
Franks trying to control but Grechov is working from the bottom.
Grechov 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.
Franks passes Grechov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Franks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grechov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grechov is trying to maintain the position but Franks is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grechov fails to land with a series of punches.
Franks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grechov's guard.
Grechov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grechov keeping full guard, as Franks tries to pass.
Grechov is looking for a triangle but Franks pushes his legs off easily.
Franks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franks slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grechov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franks pulls his head out easily.
Franks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grechov tries to roll over but Franks keeps him under control.
Grechov trying to hold on to Franks's head to control him but Franks postures up.
Franks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grechov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grechov gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Franks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Franks darts in and clinches Grechov up against the cage.
Franks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grechov regains guard.
Grechov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grechov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grechov looking for submissions off his back.
Franks throwing shots but Grechov is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grechov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grechov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Franks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Franks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grechov wants to control but Franks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grechov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steve Franks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franks wants to stand up but Grechov is controlling the position.
Franks stops Grechov from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Franks is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Franks has Grechov up against the cage in a clinch.
Grechov is struggling to control the position.
Franks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grechov regains guard.
Grechov looking to control.
Grechov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grechov is looking for a triangle but Franks pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grechov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grechov is really struggling to control Franks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Franks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Franks trying to control but Grechov is working from the bottom.
Franks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franks wants to control from the top but Grechov keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grechov tries to clinch there but Franks circles away.
Grechov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franks momentarily.
Steve Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grechov shoots in for a double leg but Franks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grechov goes for a double leg but Franks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Franks continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks lands a body shot.
Franks has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Grechov misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Franks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franks 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Franks!
Steve Franks made sure to mention his sponsor, Woodshins' Ship in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Wood (ranked 3329 p4p, 437 weight class) and Jimmy Henderson (ranked 4826 p4p, 569 weight class). Jimmy Henderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
209 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
Wood clinches up against the cage.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Wood digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wood.
Henderson looks winded!
A short right from Wood.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wood lands an uppercut.
It looks like Jimmy Henderson has been cut.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wood lands a body punch.
Wood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wood lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been hearing reports that Wood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wood digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Wood.
Wood lands a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Henderson 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.
A short uppercut from Wood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wood lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Henderson is rocked!
Wood is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wood finish him?
Wood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Wood as the two fighters clinch.
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wood lands a big right hand that drops Henderson! The killer instinct kicks in and Wood finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Wood!
Ed Wood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Claremont (ranked 1156 p4p, 48 weight class) and George Red (ranked 3043 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Claremont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Red!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Claremont definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claremont is positioning himself well to prevent Red advancing to mount.
Red wants to free his trapped foot but Claremont is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claremont is trying to get back to full guard.
Claremont is holding on to half guard well.
Red is looking to take a break and control but Claremont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Red seems to be working for a kimura but Claremont defends the submission attempt.
Red thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Claremont's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claremont wants to get back to his feet.
Red is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claremont is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Claremont is not content to let Red control the position.
Red seems to be looking for submissions.
Claremont preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Red wants to take a breather but Claremont is having none of it.
Red is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Red not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Red is trying to control the action in half guard but Claremont is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Claremont is trying to get back to full guard.
Red has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Claremont keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Claremont has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Claremont moves into full guard.
Red trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claremont is controlling Red's posture.
Claremont wants to sweep here but Red controlling him for the moment.
Claremont on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Claremont tries to get out of the position.
Red controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Claremont trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claremont tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Claremont managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Claremont. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claremont.
Red takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Red with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Claremont counter with a right hand.
George Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claremont buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Claremont changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Claremont.
Red rushes Claremont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Claremont breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Claremont, right into the meat.
Red tries for a takedown but Claremont sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Claremont swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Claremont is out of range.
Red has his takedown stuffed
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Red is rocked!
Brian Claremont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Red.
Red takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Red is still on wobbly legs! Can Claremont finish him?
Claremont connects with a right hand. Red shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Red 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.
Claremont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Red throws out the jab.
Red seems to have recovered his senses.
Red has closed the distance and engaged Claremont in a clinch.
Claremont breaks from the clinch.
Claremont is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Claremont finds it's target.
George Red is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claremont fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Red looks to score with a jab to the body but Claremont is just out of range.
Claremont 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.
Claremont dips to his left and cracks Red with an uppercut!
Red tries for a takedown but Claremont circles away easily
and Claremont counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Red thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red shoots and misses
and Claremont counters with a straight right hand.
Red with a lazy takedown attempt
and Claremont counters with a stiff right hand.
Brian Claremont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Red.
Red misses with a body shot
and Claremont counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Red shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claremont pinned against the cage. Claremont gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A swing and a miss from Red.
Red tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Red takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claremont connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red tries to land a body kick
and Claremont counters with a leg kick.
Red closes the distance looking to clinch
and Claremont counters with an inside leg kick.
Red goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Red walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claremont as he jumps to the side.
Red takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red darts in looking for a takedown but Claremont gets double underhooks and turns Red into the cage.
Claremont is looking to counter the offense by Red and move into the clinch.
Claremont is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Red fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Claremont throws out a powerful jab.
Claremont cracks Red with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Red looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Claremont finish him?
Claremont drops Red with a huge uppercut! Red drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Claremont is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Claremont!
Brian Claremont is the new bantamweight champion!
Brian Claremont seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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