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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Krieg (ranked 5992 p4p, 165 weight class) and Perdue Willshire (ranked 21350 p4p, 120 weight class). The key to victory for Blitz Krieg has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perdue Willshire!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Willshire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krieg lands the left hand.
Jab by Krieg.
Willshire is rocked!
Krieg is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Willshire flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Willshire is out cold! Krieg holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blitz Krieg!
Blitz Krieg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Patryk (ranked 7066 p4p, 116 weight class) and Maciej Gorski (ranked 6597 p4p, 113 weight class). Gorski has chosen Harnaś as his entrance music. Maciej Gorski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Patryk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Maciej Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patryk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Patryk lands a few punches from side control.
Gorski is letting Patryk control him for a moment.
Patryk working the ground and pound from side control.
Patryk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gorski can't do much from the bottom here.
Patryk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gorski some visible discomfort.
Patryk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gorski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Patryk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
An elbow from Patryk crashes against the mat.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Patryk tries for a kimura but Gorski is defending well.
Patryk cracks Gorski with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patryk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gorski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gorski tries to improve position but can't.
Gorski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Patryk connects with a decent elbow.
Gorski tries to improve position but can't.
Patryk landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk controlling from side mount.
Patryk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gorski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Patryk is chipping away with strikes.
Patryk scoring with punches and elbows.
Gorski is trying to get back to his feet.
Gorski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patryk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gorski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gorski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patryk is working away from the top position though.
Patryk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Patryk is trying to work for a kimura but Gorski is defending well.
Gorski is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard.
Patryk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Patryk drops an elbow to the side of Gorski's head.
Patryk controlling the action here.
Patryk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Patryk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Patryk decides to stand up.
Gorski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Patryk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Gorski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski closes the distance and clinches up with Patryk, looking for a takedown. Gorski pushes Patryk against the cage but Patryk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Patryk circles away easily
and Patryk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Patryk.
Lukasz Patryk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
Gorski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Patryk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Patryk gets control of Gorski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Patryk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Patryk is pulling down on Gorski's head to control his posture.
Gorski preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorski is fighting to break Patryk's control of his arms but Patryk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Patryk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gorski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gorski looking to sit in guard and control but Patryk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Patryk gets to his feet. Gorski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski throws a lazy uppercut
and Patryk counters with a straight right hand.
Gorski thows a leg kick but Patryk checks it
and Patryk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Patryk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Patryk trying to control but Gorski is working from the bottom.
Patryk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gorski's head.
Patryk connects with a couple of short punches.
Patryk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Patryk lands a couple of elbows.
Patryk advances position into side control!
Gorski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Patryk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gorski some visible discomfort.
Patryk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Patryk working the head and body with strikes.
Gorski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk 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.
Gorski rushes Patryk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patryk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Patryk jumps guard.
Gorski preventing the sweep.
Gorski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patryk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Patryk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Patryk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gorski wants to control but Patryk is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk lands strikes from half guard.
Patryk working over Gorski with some ground and pound. Gorski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gorski trying to control but Patryk postures up.
Gorski taking some punishment here, with Patryk in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski is trying to control but can't.
Gorski taking some punishment here, with Patryk in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Patryk there.
Lukasz Patryk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gorski taking some punishment here, with Patryk in his half guard.
Patryk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Patryk there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patryk lands a nice short elbow.
Patryk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Patryk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gorski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gorski is looking for a sweep. Patryk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Patryk.
Patryk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Patryk stands up out of the half guard.
Patryk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorski can do to turn this around?
Gorski misses with a takedown attempt - Patryk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patryk scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorski with a poor takedown
enabling Patryk to counter with a crisp jab.
Patryk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gorski's half guard.
Patryk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Patryk working Gorski over with strikes.
Patryk slows the pace down in half guard.
Patryk slips a nice elbow through Gorski's hands, connecting with Gorski's forehead.
Patryk seems to be working for a kimura but Gorski defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Patryk.
Gorski is trying to stand.
Gorski wants to control but Patryk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Patryk connects with a nice short shot to Gorski's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patryk controlling the action here.
Patryk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Patryk.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patryk lands a nice short elbow.
Patryk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gorski punching from the bottom.
Gorski has hold of Patryk's hands but Patryk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Patryk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lukasz Patryk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
Nice takedown defense from Patryk. No joy for Gorski on that attempt.
Patryk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lukasz Patryk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorski is breathing heavily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gorski enables Patryk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gorski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Patryk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gorski can't do much from the bottom here.
Patryk cracks Gorski with a big elbow.
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!
Patryk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Patryk taking a breather here.
Patryk is working Gorski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Patryk lands a few punches from side control.
Patryk lands a nice forearm strike.
Patryk cracks Gorski with a big elbow.
Gorski is being controlled here.
Patryk tries for a kimura but Gorski is defending well.
Patryk working away.
Gorski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Patryk lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Patryk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Patryk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gorski's head.
Gorski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gorski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patryk lands a couple of digs.
Patryk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Patryk connects with a couple of short punches.
Patryk is working Gorski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Patryk advances to half guard.
Patryk decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gorski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patryk counters by clinching up.
Patryk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gorski is trying to keep an underhook but Patryk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Patryk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Patryk is nestled in close to Gorski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Patryk.
Patryk prevents Gorski from improving his position.
Gorski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk escapes and gets back to his feet.
Patryk leaves Gorski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Patryk is looking for a counter combo.
Patryk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gorski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Patryk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Patryk seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Patryk there.
Patryk slips a nice elbow through Gorski's hands, connecting with Gorski's forehead.
Patryk is looking for a kimura but Gorski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patryk to get the leverage.
Patryk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to get back to full guard.
Patryk content to control rather than advance.
Patryk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Patryk is nestled in close to Gorski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Patryk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patryk lands a nice short elbow.
Patryk 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patryk stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gorski to get to his feet.
Gorski throws a leg kick
and Patryk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gorski!
Patryk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gorski down.
Gorski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gorski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patryk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gorski is looking to reverse the position.
Patryk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gorski is trying to improve his position.
Patryk trying to control the position but Gorski is working away.
Patryk looks up at the clock and then as Gorski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Patryk smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Patryk controls the position from side control.
Patryk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gorski for as long as he can get away with.
Patryk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patryk is trying to get an arm triangle but Gorski is defending well.
Gorski tries to bench press Patryk off him but Patryk keeps the position.
Patryk is putting a hurting on Gorski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Patryk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Patryk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gorski to his feet.
Gorski closes the distance and clinches.
Patryk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patryk has Gorski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Patryk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gorski tumbling to the mat - Patryk dives into Gorski's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patryk lands a couple of elbows.
Maciej Gorski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lukasz Patryk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Patryk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Patryk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patryk 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Patryk!
During a confident post fight interview, Lukasz Patryk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa John (ranked 5604 p4p, 104 weight class) and Johnny Lydon (ranked 6146 p4p, 110 weight class). Johnny Lydon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Papa John's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Papa John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Lydon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lydon misses with a jab, cross combination.
John looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
John gets a clinch.
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lydon misses with a jab, cross combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lydon!
John moves out of range of the body kick.
John swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lydon motions for John to come forward. Lydon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John tries to clinch up but Lydon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lydon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lydon throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
John jabs at Lydon's body.
John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John tries to clinch there but Lydon circles away.
John has closed the distance and engaged Lydon in a clinch.
Lydon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lydon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
Lydon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Papa John has been cut.
John gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lydon.
John is rocked!
John blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lydon throws a head kick but John moves out of range.
Lydon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lydon rushes John and presses him up against the cage.
John connects with a knee to the head.
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lydon swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
John tries to clinch up.
Lydon unleashes a big counter combination but John bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lydon misses with a hook.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lydon tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
Lydon drops John with a beautiful combination! John stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lydon is looking for the KO!
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydon darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! John's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Lydon before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Lydon!
Johnny Lydon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellraiser FightGear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 4248 p4p, 93 weight class) and Combato Bot One (ranked 4016 p4p, 147 weight class). Combato Bot One acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Combato Bot One!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot One thuds a left hand into Mordino's body.
Bot One tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mordino counters with a three punch combo that has Bot One backing up. Bot One nods at Mordino to acknowledge the strikes.
Bot One bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mordino's head.
Bot One fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Bot One.
Bot One misses with a wild combination.
Mordino tries to clinch up but Bot One circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mordino or perhaps it was just good defense by Bot One, which made it look bad.
Mordino tries for a takedown but Bot One sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bot One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bot One throws a right hand that misses
and Mordino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bot One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mordino was well out of range. Poor timing from Bot One.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bot One misses with a hook
and Mordino counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bot One darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino cracks the inside of Bot One's front leg.
Bot One jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mordino staying out of range there.
Mordino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mordino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bot One smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mordino gets caught napping as Bot One dives in and scores a takedown. Mordino manages to retain guard.
Mordino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bot One is one step ahead there.
Mordino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mordino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot One drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mordino dives on top into guard.
Bot One wants to sweep here but Mordino controlling him for the moment.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot One is retaining full guard.
Bot One trying to control the position.
Bot One working for a triangle but Mordino defends it easily.
Mordino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot One is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot One trying to control the position.
Bot One should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mordino content to stall in guard here.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Bot One keeps moving.
Bot One looking to control but Mordino passes into half guard.
Bot One trying to control from the bottom.
Mordino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bot One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing that Mordino has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.
Bot One has his hands clasped together around Mordino's back. He's all about the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mordino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mordino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bot One is fending him off so far but Mordino persists. Nope, Bot One circles away and we're back to standing.
Bot One shoots in but no luck this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bot One has eaten all the pies!
Bot One throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mordino's waist but Mordino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bot One off to one side.
Mordino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bot One finds it's way round the side to connect with Mordino's head.
Mordino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bot One.
Bot One misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mordino.
Mordino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bot One manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bot One feints the counter takedown.
Mordino throws a right hand that Bot One ducks under and follows up with a left that Bot One also avoids with ease.
Mordino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bot One.
Mordino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bot One swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Victor Mordino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Bot One.
Donk. Bot One catches Mordino right on the button with a cross.
Bot One connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mordino's hands.
Mordino blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bot One. No joy for Mordino on that attempt.
Bot One gets caught flat footed, as Mordino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bot One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mordino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mordino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bot One is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bot One has escaped and now he's on top!
Mordino has his hands on Bot One's head, controlling the position.
Victor Mordino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot One trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom.
Bot One slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Bot One looking to pass the guard.
Mordino looking for a guillotine here but Bot One defends easily.
Mordino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot One looking to sit in guard and control but Mordino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bot One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bot One keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Bot One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mordino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mordino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mordino looking to pass the guard.
Bot One working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bot One has his foot on Mordino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mordino works his way back into a safe position though.
Mordino content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bot One has locked up a guillotine! Bot One's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mordino is holding on here and Bot One must be using up a lot of energy. Mordino has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bot One gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Combato Bot One!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Altintop Palonesess (ranked 4145 p4p, 90 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 3614 p4p, 86 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Altintop Palonesess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palonesess scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grena throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Palonesess fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Grena on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grena wants to control but Palonesess is keeping busy.
Grena pushes Palonesess off looking to stand but Palonesess dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palonesess prevents Grena from improving his position.
Palonesess trying to control the pace.
Grena is controlling Palonesess's trapped leg to prevent Palonesess from advancing to side control.
Grena wants to control but Palonesess is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Palonesess is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grena preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palonesess trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palonesess counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Palonesess is looking to clinch.
Grena lands with a kick to the temple. Palonesess shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Palonesess manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grena on his heels. He'll look to pass Grena's guard now, I'm sure.
Palonesess is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grena trying to control the position here.
Grena looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Palonesess's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Grena wants to stand and escape but Palonesess is having none of it.
Grena trying to control the position.
Palonesess seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Palonesess gets to his feet. Grena looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Palonesess uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palonesess shoots in looking for a takedown but Grena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palonesess's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grena tries to counter by closing the distance.
Palonesess darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Palonesess thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grena's head.
Palonesess seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grena does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Palonesess trying to control the action but Grena is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Altintop Palonesess will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palonesess or perhaps it was just good defense by Grena, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palonesess is defended easily by Grena.
Palonesess drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grena has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Palonesess has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Palonesess uses from the top position.
Palonesess gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grena or perhaps it was just good defense by Palonesess, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palonesess looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grena is fending him off so far but Palonesess persists. Nope, Grena circles away and we're back to standing.
Grena looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palonesess drives through and clinches with Grena against the cage.
Grena prevents the takedown attempt.
Palonesess gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grena.
Grena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palonesess blocks a head kick by Grena.
Grena has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palonesess.
Palonesess throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grena's waist but Grena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palonesess off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grena on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palonesess throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palonesess forces Grena back against the cage and clinches.
Grena is trying to break free.
Grena is trying to force a seperation but Palonesess has the dominant position.
Palonesess just leaning against Grena, taking a breather.
Palonesess prevents the takedown attempt.
Grena drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palonesess is trying to pull guard but Grena turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grena is looking to break free of the clinch but Palonesess has double underhooks.
Palonesess has Grena pressed against the cage, preventing Grena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Palonesess has Grena pushed against the cage.
Grena drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palonesess tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palonesess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grena walks away with a smile on his face. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Palonesess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palonesess feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grena is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palonesess looking to pass the guard.
Palonesess stopping the sweep attempt from Grena.
Grena keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Grena is trying to keep Palonesess in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palonesess is one step ahead there.
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 Altintop Palonesess will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Grena throws a head kick but Palonesess moves out of range.
Grena throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palonesess tried to counter with a leg kick but Grena avoided it.
Palonesess has a takedown stuffed.
Grena lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Palonesess looks to land a combination. Grena sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Palonesess dives in for a single leg takedown but Grena sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena stuffs the takedown attempt from Palonesess. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palonesess throws a sloppy head kick and Grena moves out of range easily.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt - Grena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena tries for a takedown but Palonesess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Grena. No joy for Palonesess on that attempt.
Grena tries to counter with a clinch but Palonesess shakes him off and moves away.
Grena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palonesess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grena avoids it really well and circles away.
Palonesess has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grena has had enough of the clinch but Palonesess keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grena breaks from the clinch.
Palonesess shoots in but no luck this time.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Palonesess was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grena explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grena but Grena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid body kick from Grena.
Grena shoots for a takedown but Palonesess saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches.
Grena breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grena defends well and Palonesess ends up having to push Grena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grena moves into the clinch.
Grena tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palonesess just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grena misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palonesess.
Grena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Grena fails to land the takedown.
Palonesess closes the distance and pushes Grena back into the cage.
Palonesess wants to take the fight to the mat but Grena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess gets control of Grena's arms and successfully pulls guard. Palonesess will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Palonesess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grena tries to free his leg and advance position but Palonesess is retaining full guard.
Grena postures up in Palonesess's guard and throws a big left but Palonesess blocks it.
Palonesess 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.
Grena wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving.
Umberto Grena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Altintop Palonesess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palonesess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Grena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palonesess has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Altintop Palonesess!
An out of breath Altintop Palonesess thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Marcell (ranked 2941 p4p, 116 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 2725 p4p, 69 weight class). Marcell comes to the cage accompanied by Russia National Anthem. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niko Marcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liguy fails with the takedown.
Liguy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marcell tries to get to full guard but Liguy has control of the leg.
Marcell is trying to control but can't.
Marcell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Liguy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Liguy prevents Marcell from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marcell taking some punishment here, with Liguy in his half guard.
Marcell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liguy pulls his head out easily.
Liguy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marcell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marcell's coaches at Northern Lights Fight Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Marcell wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Liguy lands a nice short elbow.
Marcell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcell is trying to control but can't.
Marcell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcell.
Liguy working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcell has his foot on Liguy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liguy works his way back into a safe position though.
Marcell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marcell drops an elbow to the side of Liguy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liguy's head.
Liguy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marcell is working away from the top position though.
Marcell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liguy is just riding it out for now. Marcell eventually gives up the hold.
Marcell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marcell misses with a head shot. Liguy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marcell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marcell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marcell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liguy's head.
Marcell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liguy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcell pushing down on Liguy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Liguy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marcell wants to control from the top but Liguy keeps moving.
Marcell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liguy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcell is one step ahead there.
Marcell passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marcell wants to control but Liguy is keeping him busy.
Marcell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marcell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcell thows a huge punch but Liguy dodges it nicely.
Marcell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcell works his way into side control.
Liguy taking a bit of punishment here - Marcell scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcell tries to score with some ground and pound. Liguy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Liguy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Marcell.
Marcell throws a strike aimed at the side of Liguy's head but Liguy avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Marcell 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.
Liguy fails to land the takedown.
Marcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marcell wants to control from the top but Liguy keeps moving.
Marcell won't allow Liguy to sweep him here.
Marcell looking to pass the guard.
Marcell works over Liguy with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liguy can do to turn this around?
Marcell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Liguy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Liguy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Liguy!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcell manages to get back to half guard.
Liguy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marcell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Liguy connects with a nice short shot to Marcell's temple.
Liguy lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Liguy stopping the sweep attempt from Marcell.
Marcell working for a triangle but Liguy defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liguy is aware though and is defending well.
Marcell is looking for a triangle but Liguy pushes his legs off easily.
Marcell keeping full guard, as Liguy tries to pass.
Marcell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcell looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcell, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liguy trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liguy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Liguy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marcell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liguy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liguy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liguy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Liguy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liguy has managed to get both his arms back between Marcell's legs - danger averted.
Marcell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Liguy landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liguy distracts Marcell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marcell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liguy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liguy has managed to get both his arms back between Marcell's legs - danger averted.
Liguy lands a couple of digs.
Liguy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liguy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Liguy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liguy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liguy preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Marcell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marcell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marcell winds up and cracks Liguy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marcell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liguy defending well though.
Marcell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Liguy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marcell.
Marcell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marcell connects with a nice short shot to Liguy's temple.
Liguy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy trying to control from the bottom.
Marcell slips a nice elbow through Liguy's hands, connecting with Liguy's forehead.
Marcell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marcell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marcell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Liguy is pressing down on Marcell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marcell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marcell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liguy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcell is pushing down on Liguy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liguy is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liguy is refusing to be controlled, as Marcell sits in half guard.
Liguy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcell.
Marcell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marcell is keen to just control but Liguy is a slippery customer.
Liguy is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liguy is just riding it out for now. Marcell eventually gives up the hold.
Marcell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liguy keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liguy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liguy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marcell.
Oleg Liguy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcell is working for a kimura here but Liguy manages to reverse the position and he's now in Marcell's guard.
Liguy trying to control but Marcell is working from the bottom.
Liguy working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liguy throwing strikes from guard but Marcell blocks nicely.
Liguy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marcell's head.
Marcell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liguy wants to control from the top but Marcell keeps moving.
Marcell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marcell tries to get out of the position.
Marcell has his hands on Liguy's head, controlling the position.
Niko Marcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liguy landing some decent shots from guard.
Liguy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Marcell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcell 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Marcell!
Niko Marcell 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 1106 p4p, 21 weight class) and Ickey Woods (ranked 3052 p4p, 75 weight class). Woods has chosen System of a Down- Chop Suey as his entrance music. Boss Yonic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ickey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yonic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yonic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
Boss Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Woods's guard.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yonic is aware though and is defending well.
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Woods is adopting a defensive guard.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woods throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yonic uses it to pass to side control.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woods takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yonic lands an elbow.
Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yonic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yonic lands an elbow.
Woods is looking to regain half guard here but Yonic keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Woods taking punishment in the form of punches.
Woods takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Woods is trying to escape the position but Yonic is controlling the position.
Yonic wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy.
Woods tries to bench press Yonic off him but Yonic keeps the position.
Woods is still trying to improve position.
Woods takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yonic trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom.
Yonic is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yonic grinds an elbow into Woods's temple.
Yonic is trying to get an arm triangle but Woods is defending well.
Yonic landing strikes.
Woods on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Woods is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Woods has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard.
Yonic content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is taking a breather. Woods says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yonic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Woods for as long as he can get away with.
Woods is not content to let Yonic control the position.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Woods controlling the position well.
Nice strikes from Yonic there.
Woods trying to control but Yonic postures up.
Woods works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yonic misses with a hook
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods slips a jab from Yonic.
Yonic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woods stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Woods takes one to the side of the head.
Yonic throws a sloppy body shot
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yonic scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Woods counter with a right hand.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Yonic lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Woods feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Woods.
A little feinted left hand from Yonic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yonic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yonic staying out of range there.
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yonic is looking to wear down Woods with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yonic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yonic throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Boss Yonic is winning the standup battle so far.
Woods tries to clinch but Yonic is having none of it.
Yonic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yonic with a body shot.
Woods lands a nice hook to Yonic's body. Yonic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yonic misses with an uppercut
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yonic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yonic counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yonic wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Woods is pressing down on Yonic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yonic is holding on for now.
Woods is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yonic defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yonic has an active guard here but Woods has managed to pass into half guard.
Yonic wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Yonic gets back to full guard.
Yonic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woods won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woods doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woods manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woods forces his way into half guard.
Yonic is looking to control Woods's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yonic avoid being mounted?
Yonic tries to get to full guard but Woods has control of the leg.
Yonic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yonic.
Yonic controls Woods momentarily but Woods frees himself.
Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ickey Woods will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Woods clobbers Yonic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
Woods shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yonic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yonic is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic is really struggling to control Woods but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it.
Woods postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yonic staying out of range there.
Yonic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Yonic catches Woods right on the button with a cross.
Woods slips a straight right by Yonic.
Woods tries to counter with a clinch but Yonic shakes him off and moves away.
Yonic throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yonic misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods slips under a jab.
Woods throws out a counter right but Yonic avoids it with no problem.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yonic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.
It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yonic misses with a straight left.
Yonic misses with a straight left.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woods clobbers Yonic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Woods misses.
It looked like Yonic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
Woods gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yonic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Woods wants to get back to his feet but Yonic passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yonic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Woods is refusing to be controlled, as Yonic sits in half guard.
Woods tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow.
Yonic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yonic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods tries to get to full guard but Yonic has control of the leg.
Yonic stalling.
Woods looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Woods has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yonic working over Woods with some ground and pound. Woods looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woods is rocked!
Yonic is working for a submission of some sort.
Woods is still in real trouble! Can Yonic finish him?
Woods wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boss Yonic.
Well Yonic 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 1949 p4p, 39 weight class) and Ritchie Souza (ranked 1815 p4p, 37 weight class). Brandis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Souza has chosen Gwen Stefani-Luxurious as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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170 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Fletch Brandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritchie Souza!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brandis tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brandis to the ground. Brandis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Brandis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fletch Brandis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Brandis shows good takedown defense.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brandis counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Brandis to acknowledge the strikes.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandis lands a jab to Souza's midsection.
Brandis throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Brandis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandis drops Souza with a beautiful combination! Souza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brandis is looking for the KO!
Souza is rocked!
It looks like Ritchie Souza has been cut.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza drops his hands for a split second and Brandis immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Souza face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Brandis follows up with a right hand that knocks Souza into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ritchie Souza was interviewed post fight and said 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish McTavish (ranked 1423 p4p, 71 weight class) and Chief Foot (ranked 1863 p4p, 87 weight class). Chief Foot 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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292 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Foot!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot tries to clinch up.
McTavish shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foot's guard.
McTavish lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McTavish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McTavish missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McTavish's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Foot is looking to stand up but McTavish isn't so interested in that idea.
Foot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTavish lands a couple of elbows.
McTavish lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McTavish postures up in Foot's guard and throws a big left but Foot blocks it.
McTavish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Foot wants to get back to his feet but McTavish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McTavish missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McTavish lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McTavish accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foot is looking to stand back up but McTavish counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Foot.
McTavish seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McTavish slows the pace down in half guard.
McTavish working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McTavish seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McTavish lands a nice short elbow.
McTavish wants to take a breather but Foot is having none of it.
McTavish slips a nice elbow through Foot's hands, connecting with Foot's forehead.
McTavish looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Foot is trying to stand back up but McTavish is controlling him
Foot taking some punishment here, with McTavish in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish controlling the pace.
Foot wants to get back to his feet.
McTavish winds up and cracks Foot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McTavish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foot keeps working.
McTavish looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from McTavish there.
McTavish takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Foot tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McTavish manages to move to mount!
Foot is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish looking to control but Foot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McTavish scoring with strikes but Foot is staying in there.
McTavish won't let Foot get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McTavish lands a couple of good shots and Foot has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foot is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McTavish.
McTavish scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTavish lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
McTavish punishes Foot with strikes from the back mount.
Foot is rocked!
It looks like Chief Foot has been cut.
McTavish 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.
McTavish is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Good control from McTavish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McTavish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Foot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Foot rushes McTavish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McTavish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Foot prevents it.
McTavish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foot can do to turn this around?
Foot misses with the head strike.
McTavish blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Foot.
It looks like Hamish McTavish has been cut.
Foot misses with some punches.
Foot scores with a shot to the side of McTavish's head.
A head punch on the inside from Foot fails to land.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foot misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish tries to pull guard but Foot holds him up against the cage and eventually McTavish drops back down to his feet.
Foot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Foot.
McTavish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foot lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish tries to break the clinch but Foot is controlling the position.
McTavish has Foot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McTavish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foot misses with some punches.
Foot misses with some punches.
McTavish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foot throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Foot.
Foot lands with a left to the head.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foot unloads a knee to the mid-section. McTavish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Foot scores with a shoulder strike.
Foot working aggressively here.
McTavish with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Foot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McTavish blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foot scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McTavishs head.
McTavish is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot lands a big right hand that drops McTavish! The killer instinct kicks in and Foot finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Foot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Foot!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chief Foot thanked Vegan Gains for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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