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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Irwin (ranked 5992 p4p, 23913 weight class) and Moto Miyashita (ranked 110 p4p, 153 weight class). Irwin comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Bang - Nancy Sinatra. Joe Irwin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Moto Miyashita's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Irwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyashita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyashita thumps Irwin with a low kick.
Irwin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Miyashita to counter with a crisp jab.
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
Irwin misses with a body punch
and Miyashita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miyashita takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Irwin swinging wildly here.
Irwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miyashita eats them both and turns towards Irwin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miyashita dodges the punch combination from Irwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Miyashita.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyashita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Miyashita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
Irwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin motions for Miyashita to come forward. Irwin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses
and Miyashita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyashita.
Irwin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Irwin connects with a jab.
Irwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miyashita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyashita avoids the body shot from Irwin.
No joy there for Miyashita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Irwin does no damage.
Irwin throws a shot from downtown. Miyashita moves away and avoids it.
Miyashita thinks about the counter body kick.
A punch combination from Irwin misses.
Miyashita checks the leg kick.
Miyashita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Miyashita tries to bum rush Irwin with a series of wild strikes but Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miyashita tries to move into range but Irwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
Miyashita lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyashita misses the shot to the body.
Miyashita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyashita throws a lazy right hand but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irwin wants to slow Miyashita down by chopping away at his legs.
Miyashita let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miyashita takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyashita's head backwards.
Irwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miyashita's head.
Miyashita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Miyashita shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Irwin misses with a double jab.
Irwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyashita manages to avoid it.
Irwin throws a head kick that Miyashita semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miyashita throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyashita throws a lazy uppercut
and Irwin counters with a series of strikes. Miyashita will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miyashita throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it.
Miyashita slips under a jab from Irwin.
Miyashita is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irwin with a body shot.
Irwin throws a jab when Miyashita was well out of range.
Irwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Miyashita moved out of range.
Joe Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyashita avoids the head kick by Irwin.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyashita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Irwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irwin throws a chopping leg kick but Miyashita manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Irwin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick and Miyashita moves out of range easily.
Miyashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range.
Miyashita throws a low kick but Irwin avoids it.
Irwin delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Irwin.
Miyashita misses the shot to the body.
Irwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irwin catches Miyashita with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyashita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe Irwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin throws a low kick but Miyashita moves out of range easily.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miyashita throws a combination that misses
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Miyashita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyashita misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Miyashita might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Irwin has got the better of the exchanges.
Irwin digs a good body shot into Miyashita's ribs.
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyashita was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Irwin staying out of range there.
Irwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyashita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Irwin backs off Miyashita throws a huge counter combo but Irwin manages to avoid it all.
Joe Irwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Irwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyashita.
Miyashita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miyashita fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Irwin is out of range.
Miyashita tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyashita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin.
Irwin lands a jab to Miyashita's midsection.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Irwin scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyashita is just out of range.
Miyashita throws a fast counter high kick but Irwin manages to duck under it in time.
Irwin misses with a straight right.
Miyashita tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyashita misses with a combination
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin misses with a low kick.
Irwin lands a two punch combo.
Miyashita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin throws a hook but Miyashita avoids it easily.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin scores with a shot to the body.
Miyashita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Irwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Irwin misses with a double jab.
Miyashita swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin throws the left hand but Miyashita avoids the punch easily.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyashita.
Miyashita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyashita throws a hook but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyashita slips under a jab from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a head kick.
A big right from Irwin misses.
Irwin slips a jab and a cross from Miyashita.
Irwin throws out a loose jab but Miyashita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyashita is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Miyashita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyashita.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyashita.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin throws a lazy head kick
letting Miyashita counter with a right hand.
Irwin moves out of range of the body kick from Miyashita.
Irwin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Miyashita.
Irwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miyashita avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Irwin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Irwin blocks a head kick by Miyashita.
Irwin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miyashita looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Miyashita blocks the leg kick.
Miyashita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyashita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miyashita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyashita is just out of range.
Irwin takes a swing at Miyashita's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Miyashita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miyashita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miyashita attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miyashita misses with a body punch
and Irwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyashita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irwin scores with a jab to the head.
Miyashita throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No joy there for Irwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyashita's hands.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyashita throws a head kick that misses
and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miyashita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyashita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin throws a series of punches but Miyashita moves out of range.
Miyashita missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a body kick.
Miyashita appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miyashita looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Irwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Miyashita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Irwin misses.
Irwin lands a nice shot that snaps Miyashita's head back.
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!
Irwin misses with a leg kick.
Irwin blocks a leg kick.
Miyashita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin.
Irwin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miyashita wants to land a leg kick but Irwin is out of range.
Irwin misses with a two punch combination.
Miyashita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irwin checks a low kick from Miyashita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyashita throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyashita misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming.
Miyashita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Irwin slips a jab from Miyashita.
Irwin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miyashita tries a low kick but Irwin avoids it.
Irwin scores with a jab. Miyashita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miyashita throws out a loose jab but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyashita.
Miyashita is looking for the big counter here.
Miyashita on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a looping right.
Miyashita misses with a hook. Irwin ducked under it nicely.
Irwin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Miyashita checks a leg kick.
Miyashita throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
Irwin throws a series of punches but Miyashita avoids them all with ease.
As Irwin backs off Miyashita throws a huge counter combo but Irwin manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyashita takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Miyashita.
Irwin motions for Miyashita to come forward. Irwin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miyashita looks for the body kick but Irwin saw that one coming.
Irwin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick and Miyashita moves out of range easily.
Moto Miyashita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irwin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Irwin!
Joe Irwin is the new super heavyweight champion!
Joe Irwin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cayman Islands Clothiers, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldimir Zsofka (ranked 4962 p4p, 5008 weight class) and Jaku Dayra (ranked 96 p4p, 97 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldimir Zsofka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaku Dayra!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dayra.
A telegraphed right hand from Dayra misses the target.
Dayra looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.
As Dayra backs away, Zsofka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zsofka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Zsofka throws a hook but Dayra blocks it.
Dayra looks to throw the jab but Zsofka is out of range.
It looked like Zsofka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dayra keeps the fight on the outside.
Zsofka misses with a looping left.
Dayra misses with a series of wild punches.
Dayra looks to land a combination but Zsofka avoids it well.
It looked like Zsofka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dayra instigates a clinch.
Zsofka is trying to push Dayra away but Dayra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dayra misses with the head strike.
Dayra blocks an elbow strike from Zsofka.
Dayra letting Zsofka take a breather here.
Dayra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zsofka is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zsofka is looking to break free of the clinch but Dayra has double underhooks.
Zsofka has a couple of punches blocked by Dayra.
Dayra misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dayra fails to land.
Dayra working hard to break the clinch.
Dayra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dayra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zsofka clinches up with Dayra and pushes him back against the cage.
Dayra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dayra moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka pushes him off.
Dayra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Dayra tries to counter it with a takedown but Zsofka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dayra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dayra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka slips a jab from Dayra.
Dayra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zsofka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dayra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsofka.
Zsofka lands the left hand.
Dayra misses with an uppercut. Zsofka saw that one coming.
Zsofka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zsofka throws a jab when Dayra was well out of range.
Dayra ducks right into an uppercut from Zsofka.
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!
Dayra has closed the distance and engaged Zsofka in a clinch.
Dayra lands a hook that snaps the head of Zsofka backwards.
Dayra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zsofka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dayra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut. Dayra saw that one coming.
Dayra throws a right hand that Zsofka ducks under and follows up with a left that Zsofka also avoids with ease.
Zsofka checks the leg kick.
Zsofka appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Dayra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayra is looking to clinch but Zsofka is avoiding it.
Zsofka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dayra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zsofka is out of range.
Dayra moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka pushes him off.
Dayra throws a hook but Zsofka avoids it easily.
Dayra missing with a left hand there. Zsofka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsofka instigates a clinch.
Zsofka misses with a punch on the inside.
Zsofka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dayra misses with some punches.
Zsofka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dayra or not.
Dayra missing with knees to the body.
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zsofka throws a body punch but Dayra moves out of range.
Dayra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zsofka throws a hook to the side of Dayra's head but Dayra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zsofka cracks Dayra with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zsofka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dayra.
Nice defenses there by Dayra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayra misses with a hook. Zsofka ducked under it nicely.
Dayra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zsofka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dayra throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Zsofka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayra swinging wildly here.
It looked like Zsofka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dayra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsofka looks to land a left hand but Dayra moved out of range nicely.
Zsofka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsofka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dayra.
A big left from Dayra misses.
Zsofka throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayra.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Zsofka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zsofka throws a hook but Dayra blocks it.
Dayra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dayra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zsofka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dayra moves away from the strike by Zsofka.
Zsofka tries to clinch but Dayra is having none of it.
Dayra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaku Dayra will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dayra slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Dayra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Dayra moves into the clinch successfully.
Zsofka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dayra has him pressed against the cage.
Zsofka breaks the clinch.
Dayra throws a shot from downtown. Zsofka moves away and avoids it.
Zsofka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zsofka throws a low kick but Dayra moves out of range easily.
Zsofka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zsofka throws out a leg kick but Dayra moves out of range and Zsofka only half commits.
Dayra only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dayra throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka is looking to counter punch.
Zsofka misses with a few strikes there.
Zsofka throws a lazy right hand but Dayra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dayra misses with a straight left.
Zsofka is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayra throws a series of punches but Zsofka avoids them all with ease.
Zsofka tries to clinch but Dayra is having none of it.
Dayra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zsofka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dayra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut. Dayra saw that one coming.
Dayra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dayra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Zsofka does no damage.
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dayra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dayra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dayra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Dayra throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
Zsofka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zsofka throws a body punch but Dayra moves out of range.
Dayra appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dayra tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsofka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dayra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Dayra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dayra tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
Dayra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zsofka just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dayra swings for the body but Zsofka moves out of range.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Dayra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dayra tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Dayra manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zsofka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dayra takes one on the button.
Dayra misses with an uppercut.
Zsofka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dayra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dayra! But no joy.
Zsofka moves away from the strike by Dayra.
Zsofka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayra.
Zsofka misses with a hook.
Dayra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayra misses with a head kick.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dayra.
Dayra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsofka.
Zsofka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zsofka misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayra rushes Zsofka and presses him up against the cage.
Zsofka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dayra - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dayra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zsofka keeps control of Dayra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dayra misses the target.
Zsofka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dayra loads up on a big right hand but Zsofka slips the punch.
Zsofka looks to land a right hand but Dayra moved out of range.
Dayra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zsofka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dayra misses with some punches.
Dayra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dayra doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka rushes Dayra and presses him up against the cage.
Zsofka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zsofka fails to land with a series of punches.
Dayra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Dayra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Dayra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Zsofka.
Zsofka has closed the distance and engaged Dayra in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsofka blocks an uppercut.
Dayra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zsofka working aggressively here.
Dayra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dayra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dayra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsofka.
A good leg kick by Zsofka.
A leg kick checked by Zsofka.
Zsofka tries to clinch up but Dayra circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldimir Zsofka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zsofka swings for the body but Dayra moves out of range.
Zsofka is looking to clinch but Dayra is avoiding it.
Dayra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zsofka throws a front kick aimed at Dayra's knee but Dayra avoids it well.
Zsofka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayra.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Zsofka.
Dayra tries to break free but Zsofka pushes him back against the cage.
Dayra leaning against his opponent.
Dayra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayra stalling in the clinch but Zsofka improves position.
Zsofka prevents a body shot from Dayra.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zsofka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zsofka is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zsofka.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zsofka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zsofka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayra avoids it.
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dayra looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsofka is just out of range.
Dayra keeps the fight on the outside.
Dayra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zsofka defends it well.
Dayra ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsofka lands with a right hand.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dayra throws a leg kick but Zsofka moved away.
Dayra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zsofka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dayra swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayra is looking to chop away at Zsofka's legs.
Zsofka throws the left hand but Dayra avoids the punch easily.
Dayra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dayra misses with a straight right.
Zsofka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka is looking to score with low kicks.
Zsofka avoids the head kick by Dayra.
Zsofka tries to counter with a takedown but Dayra is quick to defend against it.
Zsofka blocks a low kick nicely.
Zsofka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dayra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayra throws a right hand that misses
and Zsofka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsofka works Dayra's body with a nice hook.
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsofka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Dayra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zsofka defending well as Dayra loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Zsofka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsofka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Zsofka misses the target.
Zsofka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zsofka slips under a jab from Dayra.
Dayra clinches up against the cage.
Zsofka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zsofka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zsofka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsofka staying out of range there.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka throws an overhand right that lands on Dayra's shoulder, as Dayra tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Dayra misses its intended target.
Dayra moves into range and clinches up with Zsofka.
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka connects with a looping right hand.
Zsofka looks to throw the jab but Dayra is out of range.
Dayra moves into the clinch.
Zsofka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayra tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Dayra.
Dayra misses with a hook. Zsofka ducked under it nicely.
Dayra throws a lazy right hand but Zsofka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zsofka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zsofka slips under a jab.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dayra.
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Dayra doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dayra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Dayra.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Dayra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dayra misses with a double jab.
Zsofka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zsofka slips a jab and a cross from Dayra.
Dayra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zsofka moves out of range of the strikes.
Dayra defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldimir Zsofka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zsofka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldimir Zsofka!
After the big win, Baldimir Zsofka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chet Archambeau (ranked 4870 p4p, 4863 weight class) and Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 95 p4p, 91 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chet Archambeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archambeau tried to score with a low kick but Mandiang checks it.
Mandiang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Archambeau will feel that in the morning.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Archambeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Archambeau down.
Mandiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Archambeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Mandiang backs away, Archambeau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Archambeau throws a low kick, looking for Mandiang's leg but Mandiang calmly moves out of range.
Mandiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Archambeau down.
Archambeau is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Mandiang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archambeau throws a leg kick but Mandiang moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mandiang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Archambeau counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Archambeau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Archambeau.
Archambeau misses with a low kick.
Mandiang looks for the body kick but Archambeau saw that one coming.
Mandiang throws a body kick that misses.
Mandiang scores with a spinning back kick!
Archambeau throws a front kick that sends Mandiang stumbling back into the cage.
Archambeau throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang moves out of range of the body kick from Archambeau.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandiang. That's going to slow Archambeau down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archambeau throws a leg kick but Mandiang moved away.
Archambeau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Archambeau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandiang checks it well.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archambeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Archambeau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mandiang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mandiang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy body kick from Archambeau
and Mandiang counters with a good low kick that Archambeau was not able to check.
Mandiang moves out of range of the body kick from Archambeau.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Mandiang lands with a nice body kick.
Mandiang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aboubacar Mandiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mandiang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
After winning the bout, Aboubacar Mandiang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Selope Abdurahman (ranked 4839 p4p, 4877 weight class) and Dirk Devereux (ranked 93 p4p, 94 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selope Abdurahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Devereux!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devereux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Devereux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdurahman's sensitive parts.
Devereux avoids a kick to the body.
Abdurahman throws a front kick that sends Devereux stumbling back into the cage.
Devereux misses with a low kick.
Abdurahman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Devereux avoids it.
Abdurahman throws a push kick but Devereux slaps the foot to one side.
Devereux tries to land a leg kick but Abdurahman saw it coming and moves away.
Abdurahman moves out of range as Devereux throws a body kick.
Abdurahman is looking to land body kicks.
Devereux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Abdurahman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahman scores with a nice body kick.
Devereux checks a low kick from Abdurahman.
Abdurahman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abdurahman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devereux moves out of range as Abdurahman throws a body kick.
Devereux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abdurahman.
Devereux connects with a leg kick.
Abdurahman throws a front kick aimed at Devereux's knee but Devereux avoids it well.
Abdurahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abdurahman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crunch! Abdurahman slams his shin into Devereux's torso.
Abdurahman tries a low kick but Devereux avoids it.
Devereux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Devereux blocks the body kick.
Devereux avoids a kick to the body.
Devereux tries a quick counter leg kick but Abdurahman is wise to it.
Devereux misses with a low kick.
Abdurahman misses with a low kick.
Abdurahman misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devereux blocks the body kick.
Devereux tries a quick counter leg kick but Abdurahman is wise to it.
Abdurahman lands a leg kick that knocks Devereux off balance momentarily.
Abdurahman throws a front kick aimed at Devereux's knee but Devereux avoids it well.
Abdurahman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Devereux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Devereux.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Devereux checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abdurahman - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devereux throws a wild body kick that Abdurahman sees coming a mile off.
Abdurahman misses with a kick to the body.
Devereux misses with a body kick.
Abdurahman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Devereux follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Abdurahman thows a leg kick but Devereux checks it
and Devereux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Devereux tries to land a body kick
and Abdurahman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Devereux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Selope Abdurahman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdurahman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selope Abdurahman!
After winning the bout, Selope Abdurahman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roko Delac (ranked 4763 p4p, 4761 weight class) and Ante Vukman (ranked 86 p4p, 87 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roko Delac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ante Vukman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukman darts in and clinches Delac up against the cage.
Vukman manages to pull guard.
Vukman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vukman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vukman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delac manages to get himself to full guard.
Delac has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vukman wants to pass the guard but Delac is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukman content to stall in guard here.
Delac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delac controls Vukman momentarily but Vukman frees himself.
Vukman tries to free his leg and advance position but Delac is retaining full guard.
Vukman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vukman stands and throws Delac's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vukman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Delac manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vukman trying to control from the bottom.
Delac decides to return to a standing position.
Vukman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukman clinches up with Delac and pushes him back against the cage.
Delac manages to break the clinch.
Vukman clinches with his opponent.
Delac breaks the clinch.
Vukman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delac tries to clinch up.
Delac drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vukman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delac is looking to stand up but Vukman won't let him.
Delac stopping the sweep attempt from Vukman.
Delac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vukman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vukman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Delac passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vukman is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vukman taking some punishment here, with Delac in his half guard.
Delac perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ante Vukman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Delac stuffs the takedown.
Vukman tries to clinch but Delac moves out of range.
Vukman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delac moves away.
Vukman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delac.
Vukman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delac cracks Vukman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delac clinches.
Vukman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roko Delac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delac tries to clinch there but Vukman circles away.
Vukman avoids a kick to the body.
Delac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vukman is fending him off so far but Delac persists. Nope, Vukman circles away and we're back to standing.
Vukman throws a nice looking combination but Delac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delac gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vukman defends it well.
Vukman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delac wants to control from the top but Vukman keeps moving.
Vukman trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vukman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delac is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vukman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delac controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Delac moves in looking to clinch but Vukman pushes him off.
Delac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delac wants it to stay on the feet.
Delac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vukman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Delac is trying to escape back to his feet but Vukman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Delac is not content to let Vukman control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Delac is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Vukman yanks on the arm and Delac is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Vukman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ante Vukman!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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