#1 Series 135/145 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Pettis (ranked 5395 p4p, 393 weight class) and Preston Patterson (ranked 5733 p4p, 403 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pettis
vs
Patterson

168 cm
21
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Preston Patterson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Patterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patterson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pettis lands a jab to Patterson's midsection.
Pettis connects with a nice looking jab.
Pettis misses with a hook.
Patterson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pettis with a hook.
Pettis scores with a decent looking hook.
Pettis throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pettis defends it well.
Pettis works the jab nicely.
Rodrigo Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pettis defends it nicely.
Pettis misses with an uppercut.
Pettis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Patterson walks into a jab.
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!
Pettis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pettis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patterson somewhat.
Pettis throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patterson with the counter takedown but Pettis avoids it easily.
Patterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pettis finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Patterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Patterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettis misses with a hook.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettis.
Pettis throws a lazy uppercut

and Patterson counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis pushes Patterson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Patterson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pettis is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettis keeps working.

Patterson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pettis is trying to escape and Patterson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pettis is forced to tap! Nice work there by Patterson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Preston Patterson!

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RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Anderson (ranked 6098 p4p, 276 weight class) and Young Chow (ranked 5326 p4p, 256 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Chow

175 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robinson Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Young Chow!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Chow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chow is stalling in the full guard.
Chow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anderson tries to bench press Chow off him but Chow keeps the position.
Chow taking a breather here.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chow advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chow works his way to his opponent's back.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.

Chow has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Anderson is defending well but eventually Chow manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Anderson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Young Chow!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Dunn (ranked 3519 p4p, 188 weight class) and Lorenzo Bataglia (ranked 4319 p4p, 225 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dunn
vs
Bataglia

193 cm
25
131 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Bataglia!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn tries to move into range but Bataglia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dunn looks for a takedown but Bataglia sprawls well.
Bataglia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dunn in his tracks.
Bataglia 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.
Dunn shoots in for a double leg but Bataglia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn darts in looking for a takedown but Bataglia gets double underhooks and turns Dunn into the cage.
Dunn misses with a takedown attempt - Bataglia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunn shoots and misses
and Bataglia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bataglia lands a jab.

Dunn is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn with a poor takedown
and Bataglia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Dunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia cracks Dunn's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Dunn slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Bataglia can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenzo Bataglia!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hale Stenburg (ranked 2858 p4p, 159 weight class) and Waampa Woodoo (ranked 5849 p4p, 271 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stenburg
vs
Woodoo

150 cm
26
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
138 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Notorious

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hale Stenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waampa Woodoo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stenburg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Woodoo working hard to break the clinch.
Woodoo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Woodoo working hard to break the clinch.
Woodoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Woodoo tries to circle away but Stenburg has him pinned against the cage.
Woodoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woodoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stenburg has him pressed against the cage.
Woodoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stenburg avoids it.
Woodoo is looking to break free of the clinch but Stenburg has double underhooks.
Woodoo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stenburg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Stenburg pulls guard.
Stenburg pulls Woodoo in close to his closed guard and prevents Woodoo from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Woodoo stands and steps away. Stenburg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenburg stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Stenburg.
Stenburg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Woodoo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Woodoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stenburg has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenburg.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Woodoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stenburg's brow.
Stenburg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Woodoo smiles and moves away.
Stenburg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) in the buildup to the fight.

Stenburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stenburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Woodoo has double underhooks.
Stenburg pushes Woodoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woodoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stenburg has Woodoo pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Woodoo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenburg stalls.
Stenburg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Woodoo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hale Stenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stenburg stalling the fight.
Stenburg gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Woodoo throws an elbow but misses.
Stenburg stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hale Stenburg.
Woodoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenburg.
Woodoo scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Stenburg does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Woodoo.
Stenburg tries to bum rush Woodoo with a series of wild strikes but Woodoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woodoo throws a counter combo.
Hale Stenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Stenburg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stenburg takes the fight into the clinch.
Stenburg lands a left hand.

Woodoo breaks the clinch.
Stenburg tries to clinch up but Woodoo circles away and keeps his distance.

Stenburg closes the distance and clinches.

Stenburg drags the fight down to the ground.

Woodoo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Stenburg closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Woodoo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Stenburg gets control of Woodoo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stenburg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Woodoo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stenburg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Woodoo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stenburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodoo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stenburg backs up against the cage.
Woodoo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Stenburg takes the fight into the clinch.
Woodoo takes a shot to the head.
Stenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Woodoo is trying to break the clinch but Stenburg is controlling him.
Stenburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woodoo has him pressed against the cage.
Stenburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stenburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woodoo's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stenburg.
Stenburg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Woodoo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Stenburg jumps into guard, dragging Woodoo to the mat.

Woodoo stands and steps away. Stenburg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hale Stenburg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woodoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woodoo swings for the body but Stenburg moves out of range.
Woodoo looks to land a body kick but Stenburg moved away.
Stenburg blocks the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Woodoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodoo is looking for the big counter here.

Stenburg moves into range and clinches up with Woodoo.
Woodoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Woodoo has had enough of the clinch but Stenburg keeps him there for the moment.
Stenburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woodoo can do to turn this around?
Woodoo crunches a lovely knee into Stenburg's ribcage.
Stenburg keeps control of Woodoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Stenburg successfully pulls guard.
Stenburg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Woodoo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stenburg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woodoo stands up from Stenburg's guard - Woodoo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stenburg tries to clinch there but Woodoo circles away.
Woodoo lands with a shot to the body.

Stenburg closes the distance and clinches.
Woodoo trying to land knees to the body.
Stenburg lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Woodoo throws an elbow but misses.
Hale Stenburg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stenburg lands with a left to the head.
Stenburg digs a right hand underneath Woodoo's ribcage. Woodoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Woodoo is looking to break free of the clinch but Stenburg has double underhooks.
Woodoo trying to land knees to the body.
Stenburg just leaning against Woodoo, taking a breather.
Stenburg fails to pull guard.

Woodoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Stenburg has closed the distance and engaged Woodoo in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo misses with a knee to the head.
Woodoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stenburg has Woodoo pressed against the cage, preventing Woodoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Woodoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenburg's elbow.
Woodoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Woodoo missing with knees to the body.
Woodoo trying to land knees to the body.
Woodoo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stenburg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stenburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woodoo's efforts to push away.
Stenburg pushes Woodoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woodoo lands a good knee to the midsection. Stenburg won't want to take too many of those.
Stenburg cracks Woodoo with a nice body shot.
Stenburg leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Stenburg.
Stenburg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Stenburg pulls Woodoo into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stenburg pushes Woodoo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Stenburg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Woodoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Stenburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stenburg prevents Woodoo from breaking the clinch.
Stenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woodoo is looking to break free of the clinch but Stenburg has double underhooks.
Woodoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Stenburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodoos head.
A right hand to the body from Stenburg.
Woodoo is looking to break free of the clinch but Stenburg has double underhooks.
Woodoo tries a body shot but Stenburg blocks it.
Woodoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Stenburg avoids the damage to the body.
Stenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Woodoo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stenburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenburg effectively controlling the action here.
Stenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Stenburg prevents Woodoo from breaking the clinch.

Stenburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stenburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woodoo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stenburg tries to clinch up.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
Stenburg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stenburg tries to clinch but Woodoo is having none of it.
Woodoo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stenburg tries to clinch there but Woodoo circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stenburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woodoo unleashes a big counter combination but Stenburg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hale Stenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stenburg is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Stenburg coming out on top.

Woodoo is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hale Stenburg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A combination from Woodoo does no damage.
A combination from Stenburg does no damage.
Woodoo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Woodoo is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Stenburg moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hale Stenburg!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hale Stenburg thanked Notorious for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Petrov (ranked 3754 p4p, 328 weight class) and Sonny Gilchrist (ranked 2931 p4p, 268 weight class). Sonny Gilchrist is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Petrov
vs
Gilchrist

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

171 cm
26
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Notorious

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Gilchrist!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gilchrist's half guard.

Gilchrist is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Petrov is tapping! Great win for Gilchrist!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sonny Gilchrist!
Sonny Gilchrist took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Notorious for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borris The Blade (ranked 2379 p4p, 264 weight class) and Cooper Zane (ranked 3498 p4p, 372 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

The Blade
vs
Zane

186 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borris The Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cooper Zane!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Blade lands an overhand right.
A big left from The Blade misses.
Zane looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Blade throws out a loose jab but Zane uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Blade digs a good hook to Zane's body.
A head kick misses from Zane.
Zane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zane ducks under a wild hook from The Blade.
The Blade avoids the head kick by Zane.
The Blade throws the left hand but Zane avoids the punch easily.
The Blade blocks a head kick by Zane.
Zane defending well as The Blade loads up on a big left hand.
The Blade blocks a head kick by Zane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Blade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zane.
The Blade throws a shot from downtown. Zane moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zane moves out of range as The Blade strikes.
The Blade throws a hook but Zane blocks it.
A head kick misses from Zane.
The Blade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zane ducks under a wild hook from The Blade.
The Blade loads up on a big right hand but Zane slips the punch.
Zane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zane throws a sloppy head kick and The Blade moves out of range easily.
Zane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from The Blade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Blade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zane's hands.

It looks like Cooper Zane has been cut.
A lazy left from The Blade finds it's target.
Zane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Blade.
Zane moves out of range of the strikes.
The Blade throws a hook but Zane avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zane tries a head kick but it misses.
The Blade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zane throws a head kick but The Blade moves out of range.
The Blade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Blade cracks Zane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Blade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zane throws a head kick but The Blade moves out of range.
Zane throws a head kick but The Blade moves out of range.
Zane looks winded!
Zane slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from The Blade.
The Blade catches Zane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Blade just misses with a punch to the body.
Zane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zane shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blade avoids the head kick by Zane.
The Blade throws the left hand but Zane avoids the punch easily.
Zane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zane is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The Blade lands with a nice body punch.
Zane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zane throws a head kick that misses.
The Blade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zane.
Borris The Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Blade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zane in his tracks.
Zane throws a lazy head kick
and The Blade counters with a nice uppercut.
The Blade lands an overhand right.
Zane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Blade.
The Blade misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Blade scores with the left hand. Zane knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zane tries to move into range but The Blade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Zane.
The Blade scores with a body shot.
Zane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Blade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from The Blade misses.
Zane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zane drops his hands momentarily and The Blade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Blade misses with a wild body shot.
Zane raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The Blade avoids the head kick by Zane.
Zane moves out of range of the strikes.
Zane raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zane throws a sloppy head kick and The Blade moves out of range easily.
The Blade blocks a head kick by Zane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borris The Blade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cooper Zane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zane ducks right into an uppercut from The Blade.
The fighters circling - The Blade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from The Blade misses.
Zane staying out of range there.
The Blade throws a looping overhand right but Zane ducks down to avoid it.
Zane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Blade throws a jab when Zane was well out of range.
Borris The Blade is winning the standup battle so far.
The Blade blocks a head kick by Zane.
Zane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from The Blade misses the target.
A head kick misses from Zane.
The Blade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zane can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zane throws a sloppy head kick and The Blade moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from The Blade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zane misses with a head kick.
Zane throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from The Blade misses the target.
The Blade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zane on the side of the head.
Zane is breathing heavily.
The Blade misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zane doesn't seem bothered though.
Zane slips under a jab from The Blade.
The Blade lands a really nice looking cross but Zane seems unphased.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Blade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Blade avoids the head kick by Zane.
The Blade avoids the head kick by Zane.
An attempted straight right counter from The Blade misses the target.
Zane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Blade throws the left hand but Zane avoids the punch easily.
The Blade scores with a jab.
The Blade misses with an uppercut. Zane saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Zane.
The Blade just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Zane.
The Blade lands a glancing blow to the side of Zane's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zane throws a head kick but The Blade moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blade missing with a left hand there. Zane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Blade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Blade cracks Zane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Zane is rocked!
The Blade lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Zane - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for The Blade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borris The Blade!
An out of breath Borris The Blade thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.