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WCF 27: Rua vs Scott 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taka Cruise (ranked 3203 p4p, 24500 weight class) and Swalli Vjotrojn (ranked 420 p4p, 731 weight class). The key to victory for Taka Cruise has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Cruise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Swalli Vjotrojn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruise is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swalli Vjotrojn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise misses with a hook.
Vjotrojn feints and as Cruise raises his hands in defense, Vjotrojn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruise is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vjotrojn is controlling him.
Vjotrojn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vjotrojn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vjotrojn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruise keeping full guard, as Vjotrojn tries to pass.
Cruise knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vjotrojn on the ground.
Vjotrojn lands a couple of elbows.
Cruise wants to get back to his feet but Vjotrojn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vjotrojn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vjotrojn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vjotrojn is in close to Cruise's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruise is looking to stand up but Vjotrojn isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vjotrojn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vjotrojn is working Cruise over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vjotrojn prevents Cruise from getting back to his feet.
Vjotrojn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vjotrojn connects with a couple of short punches.
Vjotrojn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vjotrojn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vjotrojn distracts Cruise with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vjotrojn pushing down on Cruise's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruise keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vjotrojn stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruise avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vjotrojn.
Cruise is trying to stand back up but Vjotrojn is controlling him
Vjotrojn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vjotrojn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vjotrojn stalling.
Vjotrojn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vjotrojn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruise tries to kick Vjotrojn off but Vjotrojn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vjotrojn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vjotrojn 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.
Vjotrojn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruise defending well though.
Nice strikes from Vjotrojn there.
Nice strikes from Vjotrojn there.
Vjotrojn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vjotrojn is nestled in close to Cruise, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjotrojn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vjotrojn stalling.
Vjotrojn 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.
Vjotrojn prevents Cruise from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Vjotrojn there.
Vjotrojn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruise is in trouble now - Vjotrojn has advanced to mount!
Vjotrojn wants to control the pace but Cruise is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruise is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The referee warns Cruise that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Swalli Vjotrojn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cruise throws a jab when Vjotrojn was well out of range.
Vjotrojn missing with a left hand there. Cruise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruise misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vjotrojn.
Vjotrojn thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Cruise wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruise has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vjotrojn finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruise's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Vjotrojn misses the target.
Cruise looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vjotrojn throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruise counters with a nice uppercut.
Vjotrojn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vjotrojn duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Cruise. No joy for Vjotrojn on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Cruise. Those never looked like landing.
Vjotrojn cracks Cruise with an open hand slap.
Vjotrojn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vjotrojn working the ground and pound.
Cruise is trying to buck Vjotrojn off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vjotrojn looks up at the clock and then as Cruise takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vjotrojn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruise managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vjotrojn.
Vjotrojn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruise some visible discomfort.
Cruise wants to get back to his feet.
Cruise on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Vjotrojn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cruise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vjotrojn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vjotrojn is putting a hurting on Cruise here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vjotrojn lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruise takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cruise tries to escape but Vjotrojn is in control.
Cruise takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vjotrojn works to advance to full mount. Cruise defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Swalli Vjotrojn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruise wants to try and get back to his feet.
Vjotrojn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vjotrojn wants to control the pace but Cruise is squirming around nicely.
Vjotrojn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruise is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjotrojn dominating with strikes here.
Vjotrojn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruise's face.
Vjotrojn dominating with strikes here.
 Cruise is rocked!
Vjotrojn lands a big elbow - Cruise is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cruise is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Swalli Vjotrojn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leron Jones (ranked 3305 p4p, 24914 weight class) and Murilo Santos Riberio (ranked 403 p4p, 671 weight class). Leron Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leron Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Santos Riberio!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos Riberio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones leaves Santos Riberio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santos Riberio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos Riberio taking a breather.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos Riberio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Riberio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Santos Riberio shoots in.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos Riberio jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leron Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Santos Riberio.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Santos Riberio is controlling the position.
Santos Riberio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Santos Riberio managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Santos Riberio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Santos Riberio back into the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Santos Riberio blocks it.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones is pushing Santos Riberio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Santos Riberio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santos Riberio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Santos Riberio is controlling the position.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos Riberio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones wants to break free but Santos Riberio has control.
Santos Riberio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos Riberio has double underhooks.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Santos Riberio blocks with his arms.
Santos Riberio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos Riberio keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Santos Riberio swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos Riberio is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Santos Riberio has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos Riberio breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Santos Riberio fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos Riberio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos Riberio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones scores with a jab.
Santos Riberio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Leron Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos Riberio looks winded!
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones works over Santos Riberio's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos Riberio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos Riberio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Jones has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Santos Riberio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Santos Riberio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Santos Riberio crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Santos Riberio back to his feet!
 Santos Riberio is rocked!
Jones circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Santos Riberio tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Jones wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leron Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog Gracie (ranked 4528 p4p, 24570 weight class) and Charlie Foster (ranked 421 p4p, 628 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gang out. Charlie Foster is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Foster!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Foster enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Foster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie stands and throws Foster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foster struggling a bit here.
Gracie is staying tight to Foster's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Foster!
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gracie but it's paid off an Foster is forced to tap! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Howard Zynne (ranked 4994 p4p, 7774 weight class) and Louden Swain (ranked 540 p4p, 660 weight class). Zynne comes to the cage accompanied by Knockout. The key to victory for Howard Zynne has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Zynne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Louden Swain!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zynne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zynne scores with a push kick.
Zynne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zynne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swain tries a quick counter leg kick but Zynne is wise to it.
Swain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Zynne misses its target.
Howard Zynne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zynne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zynne looks to land a left hand but Swain moved out of range nicely.
Zynne throws a wild body kick that Swain sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick there by Zynne.
Zynne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zynne throws a front kick aimed at Swain's knee but Swain avoids it well.
Swain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zynne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zynne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zynne throws a head kick but Swain moves out of range.
Swain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zynne with a body shot.
Zynne feints and then cracks Swain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swain down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Zynne.
Swain throws a jab but it's blocked by Zynne.
Swain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zynne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zynne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zynne misses the shot to the body.
Zynne throws a sloppy head kick and Swain moves out of range easily.
Swain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zynne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swain scrambles back to his feet.
Swain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swain misses with a body punch.
Zynne misses with a body punch.
Swain controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Zynne.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zynne.
Swain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Zynne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Swain.
Zynne tries to throw a body punch but Swain avoids it by throwing Zynne back against the cage.
Zynne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swain struggles to land a body shot inside as Zynne controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swain lands an elbow just above Zynne 's eye.
Zynne lands a body punch.
Zynne tries to throw a body punch but Swain avoids it by throwing Zynne back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swain.
Swain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Swain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zynne up against the cage.
Zynne can't find room to land a body shot as Swain controls the action.
Swain manages to break the clinch.
Zynne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zynne slips a straight right by Swain.
It looked like Zynne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zynne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zynne jabs at Swain's body.
A head kick misses from Zynne.
Zynne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zynne.
Swain misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zynne.
Zynne misses with a wild body shot.
Swain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swain thuds his right hand into Zynne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zynne misses with a body kick.
Zynne thows a leg kick but Swain checks it
and Swain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Zynne moves out of range as Swain strikes.
Zynne tests Swain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Zynne slams his shin into Swain's torso.
Zynne lands with a shot to the body.
Zynne lands a big head kick that sends Swain tumbling to the mat! Zynne takes a step backwards and waves Swain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Swain is rocked!
Swain seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Zynne shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Swain is backing up but Zynne catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Swain covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Zynne Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howard Zynne!
In his post fight interview, Howard Zynne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam McKnight (ranked 2985 p4p, 24882 weight class) and Wukong Zanh Zu (ranked 393 p4p, 784 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam McKnight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wukong Zanh Zu!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanh Zu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zanh Zu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKnight.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKnight.
McKnight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zanh Zu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKnight misses with a body kick.
Zanh Zu drives through and clinches with McKnight against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zanh Zu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zanh Zu fails to pull guard.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wukong Zanh Zu.
McKnight taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight breaks the clinch.
McKnight plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McKnight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zanh Zu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKnight somewhat.
Zanh Zu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McKnight to the ground. Zanh Zu is now in McKnight's guard.
Zanh Zu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McKnight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zanh Zu is aware though and is defending well.
McKnight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zanh Zu stands up from McKnight's guard - Zanh Zu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Liam McKnight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKnight lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zanh Zu will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight thumps Zanh Zu with a low kick.
Zanh Zu forces McKnight back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from McKnight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKnight throws a right and a left that Zanh Zu avoids nicely.
Zanh Zu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zanh Zu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKnight smiles and moves away.
Zanh Zu shoots in but no luck this time.
Zanh Zu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKnight rushes Zanh Zu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zanh Zu letting McKnight take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight jumps guard and drags Zanh Zu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zanh Zu cracks McKnight with a solid left hand.
McKnight pushes Zanh Zu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zanh Zu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKnight throws a head kick but Zanh Zu moves out of range.
McKnight throws a head kick that half lands.
Zanh Zu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zanh Zu moves into the clinch.
McKnight slows down the pace here.
Zanh Zu has had enough of the clinch but McKnight keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu tries to land a knee to the head but McKnight blocks with his arms.
McKnight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zanh Zu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKnight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKnight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKnight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! McKnight has cracked Zanh Zu with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! McKnight lands another huge swinging hook and Zanh Zu tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Zanh Zu, before McKnight can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam McKnight!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Liam McKnight waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korn Gracie (ranked 2148 p4p, 2819 weight class) and Pedro Gomez (ranked 287 p4p, 374 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Korn Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gomez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomez.
Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gomez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Gomez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Korn Gracie!
After the big win, Korn Gracie made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KO GEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Jackson (ranked 2776 p4p, 1412 weight class) and Ryan Anderson (ranked 278 p4p, 164 weight class). Anderson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One more night kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demarcus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Anderson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Jackson moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson is rocked!
Anderson lands a jab.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson connects with the punch.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jackson out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Anderson!
Ryan Anderson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petrov (ranked 1150 p4p, 2651 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 68 p4p, 150 weight class). Decimal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Dewey Decimal Rap. On his way into the cage it seems that Peter Petrov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Peter Petrov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Decimal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decimal has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Decimal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decimal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrov.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Decimal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Decimal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Decimal's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Decimal 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
Decimal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Decimal keeps moving.
Decimal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decimal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Decimal keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov stands up over Decimal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Decimal wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Decimal keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts inform us that Decimal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Decimal looking for a triangle here. Petrov is fighting it but it looks tight! Decimal pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Petrov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dewey Decimal!
Dewey Decimal really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Groove Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Zwirn (ranked 1449 p4p, 930 weight class) and Niek Mulder (ranked 169 p4p, 108 weight class). Mulder has chosen Lose yourself as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Niek Mulder enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Zwirn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niek Mulder!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwirn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Zwirn.
Zwirn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Niek Mulder has been cut.
Zwirn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zwirn.
Mulder has Zwirn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zwirn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mulder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mulder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mulder tries to keep at a distance but Zwirn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zwirn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mulder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mulder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mulder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mulder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Zwirn is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn tries to bench press Mulder off him but Mulder keeps the position.
Mulder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulder taking a breather here.
Mulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Mulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mulder works to advance to full mount. Zwirn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zwirn tries to lock up and control but Mulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zwirn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mulder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Mulder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zwirn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zwirn is bucking up trying to escape but Mulder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mulder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zwirn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zwirn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mulder on the ground.
Mulder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mulder with the ground and pound from mount.
Zwirn is in a horrible position here. Mulder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zwirn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zwirn tries to get out of the position.
Mulder avoids the attempt from Zwirn to control.
Zwirn wants to get back to his feet.
Mulder postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zwirn looks a forlorn figure.
Mulder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mulder landing strikes from the mount.
Zwirn is rocked!
Mulder lands a big shot there that rocks Zwirn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Zwirn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mulder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder lands a big elbow - Zwirn is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Zwirn is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
A pretty intense looking Niek Mulder took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Rua (ranked 623 p4p, 974 weight class) and Bobby Scott (ranked 98 p4p, 149 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Rua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
We've been told by Rua's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott slips under a jab from Rua.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rua is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua staying out of range there.
Bobby Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses with a hook. Rua ducked under it nicely.
Scott lands a nice looking body kick.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua sizes up Scott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Rua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
Scott landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scott tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Rua thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rua tries to counter by clinching up but Scott breaks away and moves out of range.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott avoids the body shot from Rua.
Rua lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
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!
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Rua thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Rua.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott is looking to slow Rua down with leg kicks.
Rua jabs Scott right on the nose. Scott blinks but takes it well.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.
Rua is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scott throws the kick towards the body but Rua avoids it.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott wants to clinch but Rua slips to the side
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua moves out of range as Scott strikes.
It looked like Rua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rua misses the target.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Scott misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott tries to clinch up
and Rua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scott moves away from the strike by Rua.
Rua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scott throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott rushes Rua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Rua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Rua finds it's way through Scott's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott staying out of range there.
Rua moves out of range of the leg kick from Scott.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Scott tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Rua.
Scott tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Rua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.
Rua cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rua scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
Scott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Rua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Scott misses.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Rua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Scott tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua moves out of range of the body kick.
Rua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Bobby Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott wants to clinch.
Rua jabs Scott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scott slips under a jab.
Scott lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
Rua jabs at Scott's body.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy.
Rua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua avoids the body shot from Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott tries to work over Rua's front leg with a kick but Rua checks it.
Rua lands with a shot to the body.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rua throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rua scores with a decent looking hook.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Sasha Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scott lands an overhand right.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rua finds it's way round the side to connect with Scott's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Rua coming out on top.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rua blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Rua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rua tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Rua. Beautiful body shot.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scott slips under a jab from Rua.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Scott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott moves away from the strike by Rua.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.
Scott throws a leg kick
and Rua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scott is rocked!
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Scott is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Scott closes the distance but Rua moves to the side
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott wants to clinch.
Scott gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rua gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Rua!
Sasha Rua retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Sasha Rua said 'I feel honored to make my first real title defense here tonight against a WCF legend and former champ in Bobby Scott. I can't wait to see who Nick has for me next. I'm ready to throw down against anyone at 170 or 185 ,but if you wanna give me another sacrificial lamb I'm down to break that punk Keit'.
Bobby Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'FUCK KEITH RODGERS'.
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