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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Turturro (ranked 7303 p4p, 453 weight class) and Keijo Maki (ranked 4345 p4p, 345 weight class). Keijo Maki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dino Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Maki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maki lands an overhand right.
Maki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turturro backs up against the cage.
It looks like Dino Turturro has been cut.
Maki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turturro takes one on the button.
Turturro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turturro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maki lands a nice shot that snaps Turturro's head back.
Turturro doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro has his takedown stuffed
and Maki counters with a nice right hand that sends Turturro toppling to the canvas! Turturro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maki finish him?!
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro fails with the takedown
and Maki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro has his takedown stuffed
and Maki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turturro thinking.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
Turturro ducks right into an uppercut from Maki.
Good leg kick by Maki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maki cracks Turturro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turturro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maki finish him?
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Turturro's head, knocking him out cold! Maki is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Maki!
Keijo Maki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 3096 p4p, 329 weight class) and Charlie Zane (ranked 3766 p4p, 389 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 London, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Zane!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neuer counters with a shoot takedown. Zane fights it but they end up in guard.
Zane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neuer defends well.
Neuer 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.
Neuer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neuer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neuer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neuer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neuer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neuer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zane looking to control.
Neuer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zane has his foot on Neuer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neuer works his way back into a safe position though.
Zane controls Neuer momentarily but Neuer frees himself.
Neuer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neuer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neuer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zane!
Neuer gets back to half guard.
Neuer is pressing down on Zane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neuer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zane frees his head nicely. Oh but Neuer has switched to an armbar! Zane is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Manuel Neuer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 3338 p4p, 438 weight class) and Israel King (ranked 4251 p4p, 513 weight class). King has chosen Ocean Eyes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Israel King!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
Gustafsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gustafsson attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Israel King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
King dives in and grabs Gustafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
so Gustafsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! King is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! King has escaped and now he's on top!
Gustafsson looking for a triangle here. King is fighting it but it looks tight! Gustafsson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, King is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Simon Gustafsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gacy (ranked 2553 p4p, 224 weight class) and Bob Bobs (ranked 5907 p4p, 417 weight class). John Gacy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Bobs's chin.
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265 lbs
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276 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Gacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bobs!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gacy throws a right hand that Bobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobs also avoids with ease.
Gacy misses with a body shot.
And Bobs tries to counter it with a takedown but Gacy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gacy is looking to clinch but Bobs is avoiding it.
Bobs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gacy.
Gacy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gacy clinches.
Bobs wants to break free but Gacy has control.
Gacy tries to throw a body punch but Bobs avoids it by throwing Gacy back against the cage.
Bobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gacy lands a jab to Bobs's midsection.
Gacy instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gacy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bobs's efforts to push away.
Bobs tries to circle away but Gacy has him pinned against the cage.
Bobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Gacy has double underhooks.
Gacy misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy scores with a shoulder strike.
Gacy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobs breaks the clinch.
Bobs ducks right into an uppercut from Gacy.
Bobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gacy punishes Bobs's body with a nice straight punch.
Bobs looks winded!
Gacy shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobs! But no joy.
Gacy 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.
Gacy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Gacy.
A frustrated look appears on Bobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bobs blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobs can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gacy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gacy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gacy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gacy gets a clinch.
A short right from Gacy on the inside.
Gacy lands with a short shot to the head.
Bobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gacy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gacy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobs tries to circle away but Gacy has him pinned against the cage.
Gacy cracks Bobs with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gacy.
Gacy lands a left hand.
Gacy lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bobs backwards.
A short uppercut from Gacy.
Bobs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobs wants to break free but Gacy has control.
Bobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
I was talking to Gacy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gacy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bobs backwards.
Gacy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bobs is rocked!
Gacy lands a big right hand that drops Bobs! The killer instinct kicks in and Gacy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gacy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Gacy!
John Gacy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'He never had a chance, I took his heart, he should retire after that ass whoopin.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Aleny (ranked 3611 p4p, 459 weight class) and Mike GraceKing (ranked 2213 p4p, 319 weight class). The key to victory for Earl Aleny has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earl Aleny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike GraceKing!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleny throws a body shot but no joy.
Aleny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aleny throws a body kick that misses.
GraceKing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aleny stalling.
Aleny misses with a hook from the clinch.
GraceKing pulls guard effortlessly.
GraceKing throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
GraceKing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aleny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
GraceKing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aleny manages to get himself to full guard.
Aleny wants to stand and escape but GraceKing is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GraceKing is looking to work some ground and pound but Aleny has wrist control.
GraceKing stands up from guard. Let's bang!
GraceKing has managed to clinch.
GraceKing breaks from the clinch.
GraceKing shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aleny's guard.
Aleny is working an open guard so GraceKing takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aleny misses with a hook. GraceKing ducked under it nicely.
GraceKing moves into range and clinches up with Aleny.
GraceKing jumps guard and drags Aleny to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
GraceKing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aleny defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GraceKing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aleny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aleny manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
GraceKing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aleny is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GraceKing pulls Aleny in close to prevent any damage.
GraceKing throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GraceKing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aleny manages to get himself to full guard.
Aleny wants to get back to his feet but GraceKing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
GraceKing controls from within his opponent's guard.
GraceKing slips nicely into half guard.
GraceKing is working for a kimura but Aleny is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GraceKing prevents Aleny from standing back up.
Aleny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GraceKing on the ground.
GraceKing trying to control the pace.
Aleny trying to control but GraceKing postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aleny wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike GraceKing dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aleny shoots in for a takedown but GraceKing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
GraceKing is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
GraceKing gets a clinch.
GraceKing blocking some punches.
Aleny is looking for a takedown.
GraceKing is trying to trip Aleny. He has hold of a leg but Aleny is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. GraceKing persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
GraceKing controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GraceKing won't allow Aleny to sweep him here.
GraceKing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GraceKing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been informed that GraceKing has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aleny wants to get back to his feet but GraceKing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GraceKing wants to pass the guard but Aleny is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
GraceKing stays in close to Aleny's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
GraceKing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
GraceKing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aleny napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleny is not content to let GraceKing control the position.
GraceKing controls the position from side control.
GraceKing stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aleny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aleny lands in his opponent's guard.
GraceKing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GraceKing seems keen to control Aleny's posture.
GraceKing looking for a triangle here. Aleny is fighting it but it looks tight! GraceKing pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aleny is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike GraceKing!
Mike GraceKing 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.
Earl Aleny was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Voroshilov (ranked 1830 p4p, 284 weight class) and George Harryson (ranked 3802 p4p, 476 weight class). Harryson has chosen Datarock - Fa Fa Fa as his entrance music. Sergey Voroshilov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Harryson's chin.
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Voroshilov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Harryson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Voroshilov.
Voroshilov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harryson lands with a hook. Voroshilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harryson darts in and clinches Voroshilov up against the cage.
Harryson avoiding damage as Voroshilov throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harryson.
Harryson lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Voroshilov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Harryson trying to land knees to the body.
Voroshilov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voroshilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harryson trying to land knees to the body.
Voroshilov looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harryson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harryson dodges an elbow strike from Voroshilov.
Voroshilov tries a body shot but Harryson blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harryson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Voroshilov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harryson lands a shoulder strike.
Voroshilov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harryson landing knees to the body.
Oh Voroshilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harryson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harryson lands a nice shot to the body.
Harryson throws a big uppercut that drops Voroshilov! More strikes from Harryson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Voroshilov lies dazed against the cage as Harryson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Harryson!
George Harryson is the new light heavyweight champion!
George Harryson 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mungo Jerry (ranked 2372 p4p, 275 weight class) and Damian Plouman (ranked 3682 p4p, 380 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mungo Jerry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Plouman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Plouman.
Plouman drops back looking for a leg! Jerry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jerry manages to kick Plouman off! Plouman jumps back into Jerry's guard.
Plouman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IC&E Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jerry holds on and takes a little breather.
Plouman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jerry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jerry wants to stand and escape but Plouman is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerry keeping moving, preventing Plouman from controlling successfully.
Plouman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerry is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jerry is retaining full guard.
Plouman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jerry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plouman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Plouman wants to work for an arm triangle but Jerry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plouman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Plouman is trying to work for a kimura but Jerry is defending well.
Jerry tries to kick Plouman off but Plouman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jerry is refusing to be controlled, as Plouman sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jerry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jerry is trying to get back to full guard.
Plouman is trying to work for a kimura but Jerry is defending well.
Plouman is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plouman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jerry defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerry is not content to let Plouman control the position.
Plouman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jerry sees it coming and defends easily.
Jerry is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Plouman has latched onto it... Big trouble! Plouman pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jerry is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Plouman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Plouman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Umali (ranked 2817 p4p, 320 weight class) and David Hugo (ranked 2673 p4p, 306 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
155 lbs
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26
164 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcelo Umali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Hugo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Umali.
Umali tries a head kick but it misses.
Umali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Umali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umali lands a two punch combo.
Hugo wants to clinch but Umali slips to the side
and Umali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown but Umali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umali throwing a counter right hand but Hugo manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Umali.
Hugo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hugo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Umali pinned against the cage. Umali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcelo Umali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hugo.
Umali misses with the combination.
Umali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hugos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umali lands a slapping body shot.
Umali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umali keeps the fight on the outside.
Hugo darts in trying to clinch
and Hugo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcelo Umali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umali.
Umali feints and then cracks Hugo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hugo down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umali.
Umali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Umali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hugo has his takedown stuffed
and Umali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hugo shoots for a double leg takedown but Umali sprawls well. He's pushed Hugo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Umali lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hugo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Umali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Umali misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Umali as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hugo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hugo misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Umali to counter with a crisp jab.
Umali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hugos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Umali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Hugo with that takedown attempt.
Hugo looks for a takedown but Umali sprawls well.
Umali tried to counter with a leg kick but Hugo avoided it.
Umali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umali lands an overhand right.
Umali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hugo pushes Umali up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Umali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umali can't find room to land a body shot as Hugo controls the action.
Umali is leaning against Hugo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Umali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Umali connects with a single shot there.
Umali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hugo in his tracks.
Umali misses with a wild body shot.
Hugo wants to clinch
and Umali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hugo shoots in looking for a takedown. Umali tries to sprawl out of it but Hugo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Umali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hugo fails with the takedown
and Hugo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umali cracks Hugo with an open hand slap.
Hugo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hugo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hugo tries to clinch but Umali moves out of range.
Umali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Umali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hugo moves into the clinch successfully.
Umali presses Hugo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Umali tries to work over Hugo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hugo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Umali's defenses.
Umali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Umali 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.
Hugo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Umali counter with a right hand.
Umali lands a glancing blow to the side of Hugo's head.
Hugo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Umali.
Umali scores with a sloppy right hand. Hugo should have avoided that one.
Marcelo Umali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hugo tries to move into range but Umali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Umali.
Umali circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umali counters with a good low kick that Hugo was not able to check.
Hugo tries to clinch
and Umali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hugo dives in and grabs Umali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umali pushes down on Hugo's head and hops out.
Marcelo Umali is winning the standup battle so far.
Hugo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo tries to clinch there but Umali circles away.
Umali tried to counter with a leg kick but Hugo avoided it.
Hugo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Umali but Umali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcelo Umali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hugo.
No luck for Hugo with that takedown attempt.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umali sprawls well. Umali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hugo gets slowly back to his feet.
Umali seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Umali scores with a hook.
Umali throws a one two combo.
Umali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Umali tenderised Hugo's leg. Hugo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umali keeps the fight on the outside.
Hugo misses with a takedown
enabling Umali to counter with a crisp jab.
Hugo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugo darts in trying to clinch
and Umali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hugo closes the distance and clinches up with Umali, looking for a takedown. Hugo pushes Umali against the cage but Umali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hugo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Umali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hugo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hugo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Umali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo tries to clinch up
and Umali counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Umali finds it's way through Hugo's defenses.
Hugo tries to close the distance and clinch but Umali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab from Umali.
Hugo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Umali avoids it really well and circles away.
Hugo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Umali counters with a low kick, right behind Hugo 's knee.
Umali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hugo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hugo shoots and misses
and Umali counters with a stiff right hand.
Hugo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Umali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umali cracks Hugo with an open hand slap.
Umali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hugo under the eye.
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!
Hugo takes one to the side of the head.
Hugo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Umali counters with an outside leg kick.
Hugo is breathing heavily.
Hugo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Umali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umali lands a really nice looking cross but Hugo seems unphased.
Hugo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hugo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hugo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umali lands a leg kick that knocks Hugo off balance momentarily.
Hugo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Umali catches Hugo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hugo is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Umali dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hugo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hugo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hugo is looking to clinch but Umali is avoiding it.
Hugo misses with a takedown
and Umali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hugo's sensitive parts.
Umali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hugo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Umali thumps Hugo with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Umali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hugo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Umali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umali jabs Hugo right on the nose. Hugo blinks but takes it well.
Hugo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hugo walks into a straight right hand from Umali.
Umali jabs Hugo right on the nose. Hugo blinks but takes it well.
Umali circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hugo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hugo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hugo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umali to score with a decent uppercut.
David Hugo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hugo.
Marcelo Umali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hugo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo walks into a straight right hand from Umali.
Hugo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umali.
Hugo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Umali is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hugo.
Nice shot by Umali.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hugo moves to clinch but Umali breaks away
and Umali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Umali.
Umali with a jab.
Hugo with a poor takedown
and Umali counters with a nice uppercut.
Hugo moves in looking to clinch but Umali pushes him off.
Umali scoring well with a low kick there.
Umali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hugo goes for a double leg but Umali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Umali continues to drive forward.
Hugo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo shoots for a takedown but Umali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Umali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hugo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Umali scores with a three punch combo!
Hugo is still on wobbly legs! Can Umali finish him?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Umali, as that shot connected.
Umali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Umali cracks Hugo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Umali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hugo takes a step back to recover.
Good exchange - Umali coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Umali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hugo's calf.
Umali throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugo wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hugo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hugo darts in trying to clinch
enabling Umali to counter with a crisp jab.
Hugo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hugo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hugo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hugo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Umali, right into the meat.
David Hugo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelo Umali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Umali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hugo's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Umali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Umali, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Umali!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Santo (ranked 2054 p4p, 100 weight class) and Nin Ja Tendo (ranked 3215 p4p, 136 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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20
290 lbs
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22
290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Franco Santo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nin Ja Tendo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tendo tries to clinch there but Santo circles away.
Santo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tendo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tendo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tendo wants to clinch.
Santo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tendo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santo tries to avoid it but Tendo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santo to the ground. Santo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Tendo looks to move away, Santo throws a big counter combo but Tendo just gets out of the way.
Tendo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Santo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Tendo tries to get set, Santo tries to push him back and clinch up but Tendo manages to avoid the attempt.
Tendo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santo.
Franco Santo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nin Ja Tendo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo lands with a short shot to the head.
Santo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tendo looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Santo.
A short left from Santo.
Santo lands a shoulder strike.
Santo lands a shot to the body.
Santo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tendo backwards.
Santo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tendo backwards.
Santo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Santo.
Santo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tendo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tendo with a big uppercut! Tendo tries to clinch up but Santo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tendo to the mat! Tendo covers up and Santo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franco Santo!
Franco Santo retains his super heavyweight title!
Franco Santo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chaplin (ranked 1021 p4p, 131 weight class) and JJ Woods (ranked 1862 p4p, 229 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Chaplin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Woods!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chaplin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Woods looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chaplin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Woods can do anything to dispel that myth.
Woods is looking for a sweep.
Woods is not content to let Chaplin control the position.
Chaplin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Woods struggling a bit here.
Woods is looking for a sweep.
Chaplin in side control, throwing shots but Woods defends.
Woods parries the strikes from Chaplin easily there. Chaplin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Woods to escape.
Woods is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chaplin off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woods keeps control of the position as Chaplin tries to break free.
Woods throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Woods missing with strikes.
Chaplin is in bad spot here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Woods missing with strikes.
Chaplin tries to escape the position.
Woods punches the canvas rather than the man.
I really don't envy Chaplin right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaplin prevents Woods from getting a body triangle.
Chaplin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Woods struggling to land strikes to the head as Chaplin covers up.
Chaplin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chaplin wants to control but Woods is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woods missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woods not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woods not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woods is trying to control. Chaplin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chaplin tries to roll over but Woods keeps him under control.
Chaplin is pressing down on Woods's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chaplin keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chaplin pulls Woods in close to his closed guard and prevents Woods from doing any damage or advancing position.
Woods trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woods accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaplin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woods is one step ahead there.
Woods got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chaplin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woods has managed to get both his arms back between Chaplin's legs - danger averted.
Chaplin is looking for a triangle but Woods pushes his legs off easily.
Chaplin wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaplin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chaplin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaplin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
Woods working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chaplin's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods trying to control but Chaplin is working from the bottom.
Woods trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woods throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaplin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods 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.
Chaplin trying to control the position here.
Chaplin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Woods has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Woods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woods.
Chaplin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Woods wants to sweep here but Chaplin controlling him for the moment.
Woods manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaplin manages to get himself to full guard.
Chaplin looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaplin, not yet.
Chaplin is working hard here to advance position.
Woods throws a big elbow that misses.
Woods throwing strikes from guard but Chaplin blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaplin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woods trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chaplin's guard.
Chaplin pulls Woods in close to prevent any damage.
Chaplin continues to stall.
Chaplin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woods is one step ahead there.
Woods wants to control from the top but Chaplin keeps moving.
Woods throwing strikes from guard but Chaplin blocks nicely.
Chaplin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaplin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaplin managing to control the position.
Chaplin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chaplin keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Woods dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chaplin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chaplin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick there by Woods.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaplin blocks the leg kick.
Woods's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chaplin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Woods scrambles back to his feet.
Chaplin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaplin throws a solid leg kick but Woods takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chaplin.
Chaplin takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
Woods scores with a head kick. Chaplin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Charlie Chaplin has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Chaplin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Woods responds with a good body kick, but Chaplin manages to step out the way in time.
A big left from Woods misses.
Chaplin throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaplin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWoods.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaplin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaplin.
Charlie Chaplin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaplin misses with a hook.
Chaplin connects with a jab.
Woods moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Charlie Chaplin is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Woods.
Chaplin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woods's sensitive parts.
Woods misses with a straight right.
Woods throws the left hand but Chaplin avoids the punch easily.
Chaplin lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
Chaplin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Chaplin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaplin feints and then cracks Woods's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Woods down.
Chaplin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chaplin jabs at Woods's body.
Chaplin loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chaplin misses with an uppercut
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Chaplin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woods lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods tried to score with a low kick but Chaplin checks it.
Chaplin shoots and misses
and Woods counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chaplin thinking.
Both fighters circling a little - Woods finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaplin throws out a leg kick but Woods moves out of range and Chaplin only half commits.
Woods let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Woods misses with a leg kick.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Woods blocks the leg kick.
Chaplin throws a good cross that connects.
Woods scores with a jab to the jaw.
Woods throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Woods. That snapped Chaplin's head back.
Chaplin is rocked!
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Chaplin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woods circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Chaplin to the canvas! Chaplin doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Woods keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JJ Woods!
JJ Woods is the new lightweight champion!
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