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DFN 2: Leopoldo vs. Malayon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Rodrigues (ranked 6726 p4p, 6727 weight class) and Steve Salami (ranked 633 p4p, 632 weight class). 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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Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristiano Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Salami!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salami smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salami looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salami connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodrigues blocks the leg kick.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salami throws a front kick aimed at Rodrigues's knee but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Salami blocks it.
Salami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Salami.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Salami manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues walks into a left hand.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salami moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salami throws a head kick that misses.
Salami tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Salami manages to avoid it.
Salami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salami takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Salami getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Salami.
Steve Salami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salami.
Salami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
A little feinted left hand from Rodrigues on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Salami.
Salami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salami lands a right hook to the body.
Salami just misses with a punch to the body.
Salami lands a slapping body shot.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salami ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salami scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Salami.
Salami throws a head kick that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Steve Salami has been cut.
Rodrigues cracks Salami with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salami cracks Rodrigues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Salami.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salami throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodrigues on the side of the head.
Salami misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Salami.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Salami manages to avoid it.
Salami lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Salami.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Salami.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salami.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salami defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Salami throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Nice uppercut lands for Salami. That snapped Rodrigues's head back.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Salami was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salami's corner calls for a 1-2. Salami obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Salami moves out of range.
Good shot there by Salami.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Salami.
Salami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Salami fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodrigues in the body.
Salami punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Salami wants to land a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Salami is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rodrigues had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salami connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigues's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salami throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
It looked like Rodrigues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salami.
Salami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Salami was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salami lands with a nice body punch.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Salami.
Salami throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Salami.
Salami pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Salami misses
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salami throws a low kick but Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Salami avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Salami dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Salami's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salami just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salami with a hook.
A jab from Salami does it's job there.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Salami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Salami throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Rodrigues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salami throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salami lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.
Salami ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salami looks to throw a body kick
and Rodrigues counters with a nice right hand that sends Salami toppling to the canvas! Salami scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rodrigues finish him?!
 Salami is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Salami.
Salami is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Salami misses with a head kick.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salami misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Salami strikes.
Salami keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Salami connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigues's belly button to the back.
Salami has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salami misses with a body shot.
Salami walks straight into a right hand from Rodrigues - that's dropped him! Rodrigues jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Salami from any more punishment! Salami complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cristiano Rodrigues!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Inomaru Aburai (ranked 4947 p4p, 4946 weight class) and Shikajiro Nara (ranked 431 p4p, 430 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inomaru Aburai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shikajiro Nara!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nara misses with a head kick.
Aburai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nara.
An inside leg kick lands from Aburai.
Aburai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nara is looking to slow Aburai down with leg kicks.
Nara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aburai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aburai throws a nice head kick!
Aburai lands a leg kick that knocks Nara off balance momentarily.
Aburai throws a head kick but Nara moves out of range.
That kick from Aburai tenderised Nara's leg. Nara is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nara misses with a head kick.
Nara connects with an inside leg kick.
Nara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aburai can pounce on him.
Aburai motions for Nara to come forward. Aburai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aburai. That's going to slow Nara down.
Aburai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aburai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aburai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aburai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nara throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aburai throws a sloppy head kick and Nara moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aburai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nara throws a sloppy head kick and Aburai moves out of range easily.
Aburai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aburai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aburai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aburai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nara is looking to slow Aburai down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aburai.
Aburai throws out a leg kick but Nara moves out of range and Aburai only half commits.
Nara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aburai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping leg kick lands for Nara.
Nara keeps Aburai at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping leg kick lands for Aburai.
Nara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aburai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aburai if he has to take too many more of those.
Aburai thumps Nara with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aburai with the inside leg kick.
Aburai avoids the head kick by Nara.
An inside leg kick lands from Nara.
Nara lands with a slapping head kick.
Nara lands a leg kick that knocks Aburai off balance momentarily.
Nara feints and then cracks Aburai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aburai down.
Aburai is looking to chop away at Nara's legs.
Aburai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body kick from Nara.
Nara connects with a solid leg kick.
Nara scores with a head kick. Aburai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aburai backing away here, and Nara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nara is looking to land body kicks.
Nara connects with a leg kick.
Aburai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aburai misses with a low kick as Nara jumps back.
Nara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aburai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nara's head.
Nara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nara checks a leg kick.
Nara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aburai.
Aburai misses with a head kick.
Aburai connects with a high kick.
Nara throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aburai.
A low kick lands for Aburai.
Aburai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aburai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aburai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aburai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from Nara tenderised Aburai's leg. Aburai is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aburai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nara - the referee stops the clock and Aburai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nara. Aburai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aburai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aburai thumps Nara with a low kick.
Aburai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aburai throws a leg kick but Nara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aburai blocks a head kick by Nara.
Aburai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nara.
Aburai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aburai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aburai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aburai throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Nara.
Nara throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nara thows a body kick. Aburai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nara connects with a high kick.
Aburai tries to land a leg kick but Nara saw it coming and moves away.
Nara connects with a leg kick.
Aburai throws a leg kick that misses.
Aburai misses with a leg kick.
Aburai lands with a kick to the temple. Nara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aburai wants to land a leg kick but Nara is out of range.
Nara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aburai 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.
Aburai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nara.
Aburai avoids the head kick by Nara.
Nara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aburai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aburai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aburai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nara. That one must have hurt.
Nara is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shikajiro Nara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aburai. Aburai obviously looking to wear him down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aburai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aburai throws a leg kick but Nara moved away.
Nara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nara blocks a low kick nicely.
Aburai scores with a spinning back kick!
Aburai throws a body kick that misses.
Nara flicks out a counter leg kick but Aburai steps away.
Aburai throws a leg kick but Nara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nara with the inside leg kick.
Aburai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nara blocks a head kick by Aburai.
Aburai is looking to score with low kicks.
Good leg kick by Nara.
Aburai throws a solid leg kick but Nara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aburai.
Nara lands a leg kick that knocks Aburai off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from Nara.
Nara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nara blocks a leg kick.
Aburai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nara thows a body kick. Aburai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aburai throws a leg kick but Nara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Nara.
Aburai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aburai backing away here, and Nara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nara checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nara checks a leg kick.
Aburai avoids the head kick by Nara.
Nara feints and then cracks Aburai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aburai down.
Aburai blocks a head kick by Nara.
Aburai connects with a solid leg kick.
Nara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aburai's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nara!
Aburai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nara can pounce on him.
Aburai tries a head kick but it misses.
Aburai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aburai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aburai moves out of range as Nara throws a body kick.
Aburai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aburai is looking to slow Nara down with leg kicks.
Nara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aburai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aburai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aburai tries to score with a low kick but Nara moves his leg out of the way.
Nara lands a high kick!
Aburai misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nara feints and then cracks Aburai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aburai down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nara. That's going to slow Aburai down.
Aburai throws a front kick aimed at Nara's knee but Nara avoids it well.
Nara lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nara.
Nara throws a head kick but Aburai moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nara. That's going to slow Aburai down.
Aburai misses with a head kick.
Aburai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aburai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nara lands a front kick.
Nara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aburai 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.
Aburai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Nara tenderised Aburai's leg. Aburai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aburai avoids the head kick by Nara.
Nara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aburai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick from Nara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aburai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aburai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Nara blocks the leg kick.
Aburai motions for Nara to come forward. Aburai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nara.
Shikajiro Nara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nara checks a leg kick.
Aburai avoids the head kick by Nara.
Aburai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aburai blocks a head kick by Nara.
Nara connects with a leg kick.
Aburai 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.
Nara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nara throws a nice head kick!
Nara misses with a head kick.
Nara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nara checks a low kick from Aburai.
Nara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aburai throws a sloppy head kick and Nara moves out of range easily.
Aburai tries to work over Nara's front leg with a kick but Nara checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Nara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nara blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nara connects with a leg kick.
Aburai throws a low kick but Nara moves out of range easily.
Nara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nara with the inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nara.
Aburai motions for Nara to come forward. Aburai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nara scoring well with a low kick there.
Nara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aburai.
Aburai tries to work over Nara's front leg with a kick but Nara checks it.
Nara was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aburai blocks a head kick by Nara.
Aburai misses with a low kick.
Nara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nara moves out of range of the body kick from Aburai.
A good leg kick by Nara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aburai. That's going to slow Nara down.
Nara avoids the head kick by Aburai.
Aburai throws a head kick that misses.
Aburai scores with a head kick.
Nara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shikajiro Nara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Nara.
Aburai tries to land a front kick but Nara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aburai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aburai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nara with the inside leg kick.
Nara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aburai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aburai is looking to chop away at Nara's legs.
Nara throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aburai.
Aburai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nara's head.
Aburai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aburai's sensitive parts.
Aburai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aburai scores with a head kick. Nara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aburai with the inside leg kick.
Aburai tries to work over Nara's front leg with a kick but Nara checks it.
Aburai motions for Nara to come forward. Aburai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nara scoring well with a low kick there.
Nara lands a leg kick that knocks Aburai off balance momentarily.
Aburai 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.
A nice leg kick from Nara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nara. Aburai shrugs it off though.
Nara fakes the leg kick and cracks Aburai in the body.
Nara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aburai will feel that in the morning.
Aburai lands with a nice body kick.
Nara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aburai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aburai motions for Nara to come forward. Aburai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nara avoids the head kick by Aburai.
Aburai blocks a head kick by Nara.
A head kick misses from Nara.
Nara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aburai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aburai is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aburai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Aburai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aburai tries a head kick but it misses.
Aburai throws a leg kick but Nara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aburai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Nara tenderised Aburai's leg. Aburai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nara lands a head kick. Aburai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aburai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aburai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aburai lands with a nice body kick.
Aburai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aburai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nara - the referee stops the clock and Aburai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nara. Aburai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nara throws a leg kick which misses Aburai's front leg but catches the back leg as Aburai tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nara.
Aburai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aburai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nara avoids the head kick by Aburai.
Aburai tries to land a leg kick but Nara saw it coming and moves away.
Nara is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aburai throws a leg kick but Nara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aburai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nara.
Nara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nara checks a leg kick nicely.
Aburai avoids the head kick by Nara.
Aburai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nara blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aburai. That's going to slow Nara down.
Aburai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nara.
Aburai throws a solid leg kick but Nara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aburai.
Nara throws a nice head kick!
Aburai throws a leg kick that misses.
Aburai motions for Nara to come forward. Aburai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nara misses with a head kick.
Aburai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aburai looks to land a body kick but Nara moved away.
Aburai throws a wild body kick that Nara sees coming a mile off.
Nara lands a nice looking body kick.
Aburai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nara pushes Aburai away with a front kick.
Aburai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nara.
Nara tries a head kick but it misses.
Aburai connects with a leg kick.
Nara connects with an inside leg kick.
Nara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nara throws a head kick but Aburai moves out of range.
Nara lands a head kick!
Aburai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Aburai.
Nara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aburai.
A low kick lands for Aburai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aburai scores with a spinning back kick!
Aburai throws a leg kick which misses Nara's front leg but catches the back leg as Nara tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Aburai.
Inomaru Aburai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nara checks a low kick from Aburai.
Nara connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shikajiro Nara.
Well Nara 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Shikajiro Nara!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Shikajiro Nara!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Shikajiro Nara!
Shikajiro Nara wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Ross (ranked 4051 p4p, 6265 weight class) and Chipo Lata (ranked 465 p4p, 571 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chipo Lata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ross avoids the body shot from Lata.
Ross is looking to counter punch.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lata moves away.
A nice side step and Lata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lata's head.
The fighters circling - Lata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lata.
Ross with a jab.
Lata misses with a series of wild punches.
Ross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Lata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ross doesn't seem phased though.
Lata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lata.
Lata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
A countering left hand to the body from Lata misses.
Lata clobbers Ross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lata misses with a wild body shot.
Ross slips under a jab from Lata.
Ross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ross moves away from the strike by Lata.
Lata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ross misses with a hook. Lata ducked under it nicely.
Lata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chris Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Ross.
Ross misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lata.
Lata slips a straight right by Ross.
Ross misses with a hook. Lata ducked under it nicely.
Lata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
Ross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lata defending well as Ross loads up on a big left hand.
Ross misses with an uppercut. Lata saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Ross. Beautiful body shot.
Ross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lata moves away from the strike by Ross.
Ross lands a slapping body shot.
A nice combination there by Lata.
Ross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ross throws a shot from downtown. Lata moves away and avoids it.
Lata thuds a left hand into Ross's body.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lata under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross misses with an uppercut.
Lata misses with the combination.
Lata misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lata, as that shot connected.
Lata throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ross scrambles back to his feet.
Lata moves out of range of the strikes.
Ross scores with a nice strike.
Ross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Ross misses.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Lata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lata scores with a decent looking hook.
Ross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lata tries to clinch up.
Lata takes one to the side of the head.
Lata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lata misses with a wild body shot.
Ross swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ross missing with a left hand there. Lata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lata cracks Ross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lata lands a jab to the nose.
Lata misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ross misses the target.
Ross takes one to the side of the head.
Lata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ross had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lata has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ross throws out a loose jab but Lata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross missing with a left hand there. Lata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lata throws a lazy right hand but Ross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lata missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross throws an overhand right that lands on Lata's shoulder, as Lata tries to avoid the shot.
Lata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lata.
The fighters circling - Ross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ross works Lata's body with a nice hook.
Ross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ross digs a good hook to Lata's body.
Lata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lata slips a jab from Ross.
Lata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ross uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ross throws a hook but Lata avoids it easily.
Ross throws a big shot that misses.
Ross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lata.
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Lata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lata scores with a hook to the body. Ross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Ross throws a lazy right hand but Lata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lata blocks a jab.
Lata connects with a nice looking jab.
Lata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lata scrambles back to his feet.
Lata ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
Lata throws a lazy right hand but Ross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Ross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lata doesn't seem phased though.
Ross looks to throw the jab but Lata is out of range.
Lata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lata moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Lata staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Lata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lata cracks Ross with a good jab.
Ross wants to clinch up but Lata keeps it at a distance.
Lata misses with a wild body shot.
Lata throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross tries to clinch there but Lata circles away.
Lata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lata lands with an overhand left.
Lata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ross throws out a loose jab but Lata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chipo Lata 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.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lata was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Lata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ross.
Lata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lata looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
Ross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lata manages to avoid it.
Lata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lata takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Ross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ross on the side of the head.
Lata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lata staying out of range there.
Ross throws the left hand but Lata avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Lata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chipo Lata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross.
Lata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lata lands a body shot.
Lata misses with a body shot.
Ross throws a body punch but Lata moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lata cracks Ross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Ross misses.
Ross cracks Lata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ross moves forwards but Lata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Ross catches Lata right on the button with a cross.
Ross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ross throws a hook but Lata avoids it easily.
Lata avoids the body shot from Ross.
Ross throws a jab when Lata was well out of range.
Lata tests Ross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lata misses with a straight left.
Ross looks to land a left hand but Lata moved out of range nicely.
Lata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Lata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lata throws out a powerful jab.
Lata lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Lata.
Lata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
Ross looks to land a right hand but Lata moved out of range.
Lata lands a glancing blow to the side of Ross's head.
Lata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross throws the left hand but Lata avoids the punch easily.
Ross throws a shot from downtown. Lata moves away and avoids it.
Lata avoids the body shot from Ross.
Lata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ross finds it's way round the side to connect with Lata's head.
Ross slips under a jab.
Lata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lata finds it's way round the side to connect with Ross's head.
Nice straight punches there by Lata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lata.
Lata slips under a jab from Ross.
Lata misses with an uppercut. Ross saw that one coming.
Ross throws a hook to the side of Lata's head but Lata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Ross has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lata.
Lata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lata lands with a light punch inside.
Lata lands a nice uppercut.
Lata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lata lands an uppercut.
 Ross is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Ross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Ross throws a punch but it's blocked by Lata.
Lata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lata creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ross with a big uppercut! Ross tries to clinch up but Lata pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Ross to the mat! Ross covers up and Lata unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chipo Lata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pepperoni (ranked 4416 p4p, 4414 weight class) and Peter Rasco (ranked 507 p4p, 506 weight class). Rasco has chosen Without me as his entrance music. Peter Rasco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Pepperoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Rasco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasco wants to clinch.
Pepperoni misses with a takedown attempt - Rasco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rasco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pepperoni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pepperoni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rasco moves into range and clinches up with Pepperoni.
Pepperoni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rasco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pepperoni is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Rasco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pepperoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepperoni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pepperoni wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepperoni is working for takedown but Rasco is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pepperoni gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rasco successfully pulls guard.
Rasco is pulling down on Pepperoni's head. It's preventing any offense from Pepperoni, at least for the moment.
Rasco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pepperoni stands up from Rasco's guard - Pepperoni perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pepperoni is looking to land body kicks.
Rasco tries to clinch but Pepperoni is having none of it.
Pepperoni is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rasco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pepperoni.
Rasco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Peter Rasco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rasco throws a series of punches but Pepperoni avoids them all with ease.
Pepperoni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pepperoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pepperoni is looking to counter the offense by Rasco and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Pepperoni.
Pepperoni misses with a head kick.
Rasco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pepperoni shoots in for a takedown but Rasco shows good takedown defense.
Pepperoni instigates a clinch.
Pepperoni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rasco prevents it.
Pepperoni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepperoni is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rasco is defending well for now.
Pepperoni tries to pull guard but Rasco won't allow it.
Rasco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pepperoni.
Pepperoni has Rasco pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rasco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pepperoni is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Rasco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rasco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pepperoni is trying to pull guard but Rasco has him pressed against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pepperoni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pepperoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pepperoni dives in for a single leg takedown but Rasco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Rasco is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rasco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rasco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pepperoni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rasco.
Rasco stalks Pepperoni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pepperoni's face. Pepperoni staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice sprawl there from Rasco as Pepperoni shoots in.
Pepperoni swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasco.
Pepperoni is looking to counter with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pepperoni.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pepperoni counters with a stiff right hand.
Rasco throws a series of punches but Pepperoni avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Pepperoni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Rasco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pepperoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Pepperoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Pepperoni seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rasco tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pepperoni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rasco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rasco tries to stall but Pepperoni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pepperoni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepperoni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pepperoni throws out a leg kick but Rasco moves out of range and Pepperoni only half commits.
Rasco tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pepperoni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rasco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peter Pepperoni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasco tries to clinch but Pepperoni is having none of it.
Pepperoni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rasco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rasco wants to clinch but Pepperoni slips to the side
and Pepperoni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rasco closes the distance but Pepperoni moves to the side
and Pepperoni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pepperoni misses with a kick to the body.
Pepperoni dives in for a single leg takedown but Rasco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Rasco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasco tries to clinch but Pepperoni moves out of range.
Rasco throws a series of punches but Pepperoni moves out of range.
Pepperoni forces Rasco back against the ropes and clinches.
Rasco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pepperoni breaks from the clinch.
Pepperoni darts in looking for a takedown but Rasco gets double underhooks and turns Pepperoni into the ropes.
Pepperoni sets himself, and Rasco steps forward looking for the clinch! Pepperoni avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepperoni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pepperoni closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasco tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pepperoni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pepperoni throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rasco avoids it.
Pepperoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Pepperoni clinches up against the ropes.
Rasco tries to pull guard but Pepperoni won't allow it.
Pepperoni is trying to pull guard but Rasco turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pepperoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepperoni jumps guard.
Pepperoni wants to sweep but no luck.
Pepperoni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rasco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pepperoni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rasco is breathing heavily.
Pepperoni trying to control the position.
Pepperoni is looking for a triangle but Rasco pushes his legs off easily.
Pepperoni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasco on the ground.
Pepperoni working a defensive guard but Rasco manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pepperoni is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rasco is controlling him well.
Rasco trying to control the action but Pepperoni is working from the bottom.
Pepperoni parries the strikes from Rasco easily there. Rasco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pepperoni to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pepperoni is looking to reverse the position.
Rasco slows the pace down.
The strikes coming from Rasco are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rasco landing a few strikes.
Rasco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rasco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pepperoni is trying to control Rasco's posture but Rasco avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasco lands a nice forearm strike.
Rasco has hold of Pepperoni's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pepperoni tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rasco cranks the arm and Pepperoni screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pepperoni, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Peter Rasco!
Peter Rasco took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Hall (ranked 3918 p4p, 5234 weight class) and George Kavanagh (ranked 512 p4p, 609 weight class). Ralph Hall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralph Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Kavanagh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavanagh dives in and scores a takedown into Hall's guard.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kavanagh manages to get himself to full guard.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Kavanagh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom.
Kavanagh wants to control the position but Hall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kavanagh is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall is working for a kimura but Kavanagh is defending it quite comfortably.
Kavanagh trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kavanagh is controlling Hall's trapped leg to prevent Hall from advancing to side control.
Kavanagh wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kavanagh is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Hall.
Hall trying to control the position but instead, Kavanagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hall into the ropes.
Kavanagh fails to pull guard.
Hall successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kavanagh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall is trying to keep Kavanagh in close.
Kavanagh is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Kavanagh has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Kavanagh controlling the pace.
Kavanagh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kavanagh is working for a submission of some sort.
Hall is in trouble now - Kavanagh has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kavanagh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ralph Hall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall forces Kavanagh back against the ropes and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Hall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hall jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Kavanagh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kavanagh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kavanagh trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kavanagh trying to move into half guard but instead Hall has managed to sweep!
Kavanagh looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom.
Ralph Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kavanagh wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall postures up.
Kavanagh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kavanagh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kavanagh tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall clinches with his opponent.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kavanagh can do to turn this around?
Hall stalls.
Hall digs a right hand into Kavanagh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kavanagh's gas tank.
Hall stalling.
Hall ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kavanagh content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hall has locked up a guillotine! Hall's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kavanagh is holding on here and Hall must be using up a lot of energy. Kavanagh has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hall gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Killua ZOldick (ranked 4577 p4p, 4026 weight class) and Spud Smith (ranked 495 p4p, 464 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killua ZOldick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Spud Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown
and ZOldick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
ZOldick wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith is looking for a triangle but ZOldick pushes his legs off easily.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but ZOldick is proving a slippery customer.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing ZOldick from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith misses with the body kick
and ZOldick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
ZOldick controlling the position.
ZOldick decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Smith looks winded!
ZOldick is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith has ZOldick pushed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ZOldick trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith is pressed up against the ropes. ZOldick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ZOldick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but ZOldick has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ZOldick smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ZOldick fails with an attempt to clinch.
ZOldick wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith jumps guard but ZOldick stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killua ZOldick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spud Smith.
ZOldick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
ZOldick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith tries a body shot but ZOldick blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
ZOldick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
ZOldick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but ZOldick isn't so interested in that idea.
ZOldick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
ZOldick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ZOldick trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killua ZOldick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ZOldick lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. ZOldick thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Spud Smith has been cut.
ZOldick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
ZOldick has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can ZOldick finish him?
Smith is looking to control ZOldick's arms but ZOldick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
ZOldick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
ZOldick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but ZOldick passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ZOldick stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.
ZOldick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the ropes.
ZOldick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ZOldick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and ZOldick wants it to stay on the feet.
ZOldick moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
ZOldick with a nice calf kick.
ZOldick is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Smith is in big trouble! ZOldick is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Smith. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Killua ZOldick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osama Bin Bradley (ranked 6100 p4p, 2664 weight class) and Papa John (ranked 647 p4p, 384 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Osama Bin Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Papa John!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John missing with a left hand there. Bin Bradley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bin Bradley drops down looking for a counter takedown but John sprawls and moves away.
John loads up on a big right hand but Bin Bradley slips the punch.
Bin Bradley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from John misses.
John throws a shot from downtown. Bin Bradley moves away and avoids it.
John throws out a powerful jab.
John darts in and clinches Bin Bradley up against the ropes.
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Osama Bin Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John throws a hook but Bin Bradley blocks it.
Bin Bradley throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bin Bradley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John lands a jab to Bin Bradley's midsection.
Bin Bradley takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John looks to land a left hand but Bin Bradley moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Bradley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
John fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. John darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bin Bradley.
Bin Bradley misses with a head kick.
Bin Bradley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John staying out of range there.
John connects with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Bin Bradley's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bin Bradley throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
Bin Bradley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by John.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John lands a nice looking body shot.
Bin Bradley is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by John.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
John connects with a looping right hand.
Bin Bradley is rocked!
John is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bin Bradley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John cracks Bin Bradley with a left hook right on the temple and Bin Bradley goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! John lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bin Bradley is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa John!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kalishnikov (ranked 2878 p4p, 3055 weight class) and Daniel King (ranked 345 p4p, 369 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165
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158
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kalishnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel King!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalishnikov rushes King and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kalishnikov blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kalishnikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalishnikov lands with a right to the head.
Kalishnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalishnikov.
A short right from Kalishnikov on the inside.
Kalishnikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Kalishnikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vladimir Kalishnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looks to land a right hand but Kalishnikov moved out of range.
Kalishnikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch up.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Kalishnikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalishnikov digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalishnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
King prevents a body shot from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kalishnikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalishnikov working aggressively here.
King blocking some punches.
King misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalishnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalishnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalishnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalishnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalishnikov.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalishnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalishnikov is working King over against the ropes.
Kalishnikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from King.
Kalishnikov pushes King back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalishnikov looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Kalishnikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalishnikov breaks the clinch.
Kalishnikov scores with a punch to the head.
King throws a hook but Kalishnikov blocks it.
King misses with a right hand
and Kalishnikov moves into the clinch.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalishnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalishnikov.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalishnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalishnikov scores with a shoulder strike.
King lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalishnikov blocking some punches.
Kalishnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalishnikov backwards.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kalishnikov controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalishnikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalishnikov misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalishnikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King throws a hook to the side of Kalishnikov's head but Kalishnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalishnikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalishnikov should have avoided that one.
Kalishnikov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King misses with a hook. Kalishnikov ducked under it nicely.
Kalishnikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kalishnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalishnikov clinches up with King and pushes him back against the ropes.
King prevents a body shot from Kalishnikov.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalishnikov controls his hands.
Kalishnikov blocks an uppercut.
Kalishnikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalishnikov manages to break the clinch.
Kalishnikov cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalishnikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalishnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws out a counter right but Kalishnikov avoids it with no problem.
Kalishnikov throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King lands a body shot.
Kalishnikov misses the shot to the body.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalishnikov throws out the jab.
Kalishnikov misses the shot to the body.
Kalishnikov with a hook.
Kalishnikov clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kalishnikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kalishnikov fails to land.
Kalishnikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kalishnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalishnikov misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Kalishnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalishnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalishnikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kalishnikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kalishnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Kalishnikov slips under a jab from King.
Kalishnikov takes one on the button.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kalishnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniel King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King looks to land a right hand but Kalishnikov moved out of range.
Kalishnikov moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King misses with a looping right.
Kalishnikov lands with an overhand left.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kalishnikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Kalishnikov sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalishnikov clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King prevents a body shot from Kalishnikov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalishnikov.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from King.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalishnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King avoids the body shot from Kalishnikov.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kalishnikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King jabs Kalishnikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Kalishnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King scores with the left hand. Kalishnikov knows he should have avoided that one.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalishnikov moves away.
Kalishnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Kalishnikov misses.
Kalishnikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King thuds a left hand into Kalishnikov's body.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalishnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalishnikov moves into the clinch.
Kalishnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
King misses with some punches.
Kalishnikov blocks an uppercut.
Kalishnikov tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from King.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalishnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
King working aggressively here.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalishnikov blocking some punches.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalishnikov backwards.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands with a left to the head.
King misses with some punches.
Kalishnikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov blocking some punches.
King lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalishnikov can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King lands a left hand.
A short right from Kalishnikov.
Nice body punch from Kalishnikov.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Vladimir Kalishnikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalishnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalishnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with a body punch.
Kalishnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalishnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalishnikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalishnikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from King on the inside.
A short left from Kalishnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov manages to break the clinch.
King defending well as Kalishnikov loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Kalishnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalishnikov misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalishnikov.
King scores with a jab. Kalishnikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King sizes up Kalishnikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
Kalishnikov is rocked!
King defending well as Kalishnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kalishnikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kalishnikov thuds a left hand into King's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalishnikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King looks to throw the jab but Kalishnikov is out of range.
Kalishnikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King misses with a straight left.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalishnikov forces King back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kalishnikov throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalishnikov moves away.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalishnikov manages to avoid it.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalishnikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalishnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King scores with a body shot.
A big left from King misses.
Kalishnikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalishnikov needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Kalishnikov moves away from the strike by King.
Kalishnikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalishnikov throws a hook but King blocks it.
Kalishnikov lands a body shot.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
A big right from King misses.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King throws a hook but Kalishnikov avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Kalishnikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kalishnikov cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Kalishnikov misses.
Nice defenses there by Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalishnikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Kalishnikov lands with a right to the head.
Kalishnikov scores with a shoulder strike.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Kalishnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalishnikov.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kalishnikov controls the action.
Kalishnikov lands with a short shot to the head.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King tries a body shot but Kalishnikov blocks it.
Kalishnikov prevents a body shot from King.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalishnikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from King on the inside.
King pushes Kalishnikov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalishnikov controls his hands.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalishnikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Kalishnikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalishnikov lands a shoulder strike.
Kalishnikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King working aggressively here.
Kalishnikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov lands with a short shot to the head.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalishnikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalishnikov scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
A short left from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalishnikov taking a breather.
Kalishnikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalishnikov backwards.
Kalishnikov tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Kalishnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalishnikov blocks a body shot from King.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalishnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalishnikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalishnikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a body punch but Kalishnikov moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from King.
Kalishnikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
Good shot there by Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King misses the shot to the body.
Kalishnikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalishnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Kalishnikov is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Kalishnikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalishnikov moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Kalishnikov.
I think Kalishnikov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Daniel King!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Gouveia (ranked 2999 p4p, 2770 weight class) and Angelo Bruno (ranked 298 p4p, 279 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pascal Gouveia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angelo Bruno!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouveia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruno.
Gouveia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruno.
As Bruno tries to get set, Gouveia tries to push him back and clinch up but Bruno manages to avoid the attempt.
Gouveia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gouveia tries to clinch but Bruno moves out of range.
Gouveia looks for a takedown but Bruno sprawls well.
Gouveia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruno.
Gouveia attempts a counter takedown but Bruno avoids it well and moves away.
Gouveia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gouveia just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruno throws out a leg kick but Gouveia moves out of range and Bruno only half commits.
Gouveia looks for a takedown but Bruno sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Bruno misses.
Gouveia looks to clinch
and Bruno counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouveia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruno throws out the jab.
Gouveia misses with a leg kick.
Gouveia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruno.
Gouveia just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bruno.
Bruno cracks a nice hook into Gouveia's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Gouveia.
As Bruno tries to get set, Gouveia tries to push him back and clinch up but Bruno manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Bruno as Gouveia shoots in.
Bruno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Gouveia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gouveia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gouveia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruno avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bruno counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bruno.
Bruno throws a good cross that connects.
Gouveia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bruno to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gouveia with a poor takedown
and Bruno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gouveia.
Bruno should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gouveia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bruno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruno lands a jab to Gouveia's midsection.
Bruno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bruno. Those never looked like landing.
Gouveia wants to clinch up but Bruno keeps it at a distance.
Bruno scores with a hook to the body. Gouveia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gouveia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Bruno tries to get set, Gouveia tries to push him back and clinch up but Bruno manages to avoid the attempt.
Bruno swings for the body but Gouveia moves out of range.
Gouveia clinches.
Gouveia is looking to control Bruno's arms but Bruno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gouveia has his back to the ropes.
Gouveia stalling in the clinch.
Gouveia taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bruno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bruno looks to score with a jab to the body but Gouveia is just out of range.
Gouveia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruno 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 Gouveia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gouveia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bruno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruno misses with a wild body shot.
Bruno lands with a straight right. Gouveia didn't see that one coming.
Gouveia wants to clinch up but Bruno keeps it at a distance.
Gouveia avoids the body shot from Bruno.
Gouveia tries to counter by clinching up but Bruno breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Gouveia misses.
A little jabbing left from Bruno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gouveia tries to score with a low kick but Bruno moves his leg out of the way.
Gouveia misses with a jab to the body
and Bruno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gouveia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bruno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gouveia scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Bruno dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bruno misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gouveia misses the target.
Bruno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gouveia.
Bruno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gouveia.
Bruno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Bruno.
Gouveia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gouveia.
Bruno connects with a body shot.
Gouveia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gouveia passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno wants to improve his position but Gouveia is controlling well.
Gouveia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bruno is just riding it out for now. Gouveia eventually gives up the hold.
Gouveia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia wants to free his trapped foot but Bruno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gouveia controlling the action here.
Gouveia is keen to just control but Bruno is a slippery customer.
Bruno is trying to control Gouveia's posture. Gouveia takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Bruno! Gouveia is rotating here... this could be the end... Bruno is out! Gouveia has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pascal Gouveia!
Pascal Gouveia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Leopoldo (ranked 2455 p4p, 3065 weight class) and Greg Malayon (ranked 318 p4p, 399 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Malayon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo lands a really nice looking cross but Malayon seems unphased.
Malayon takes the fight into the clinch.
Leopoldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malayon or not.
Malayon fails to pull guard.
Malayon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leopoldo walks away with a smile on his face. Malayon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malayon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopoldo.
Malayon moves into the clinch.
Malayon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leopoldo just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Dave Leopoldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Malayon.
Leopoldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malayon backwards.
Malayon jumps guard but Leopoldo stands there with Malayon around his waist. Malayon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malayon jumps guard but Leopoldo stands there with Malayon around his waist. Malayon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malayon is trying to pull guard but Leopoldo has him pressed against the ropes.
Malayon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leopoldo just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Malayon fails to pull guard.
Leopoldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leopoldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leopoldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Malayon looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malayon tries to pull guard but Leopoldo won't allow it.
Leopoldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malayon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Leopoldo to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Leopoldo.
Malayon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leopoldo smiles and moves away.
Leopoldo moves into the clinch.
Leopoldo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leopoldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leopoldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leopoldo lands with a left to the head.
Leopoldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Leopoldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malayon backwards.
Leopoldo works on Malayon's body with a couple of short punches.
Leopoldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopoldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Leopoldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Leopoldo - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Leopoldo.
A right handed body shot lands from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Leopoldo on the inside.
Leopoldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Leopoldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leopoldo lands with a right to the head.
Leopoldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Leopoldo lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Leopoldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leopoldo digs a right hand into Malayon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malayon's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Leopoldo.
A right hand to the body from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malayon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leopoldo lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Leopoldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Leopoldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leopoldo lands a shot to the body.
Leopoldo gets through Malayon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Leopoldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leopoldo gets through Malayon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leopoldo.
Malayon is rocked!
Leopoldo pushes Malayon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malayon is still on wobbly legs! Can Leopoldo finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo lands a nice uppercut.
Malayon tries to pull guard but Leopoldo forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Leopoldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malayon backwards.
Leopoldo gets through Malayon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malayon is trying to pull guard but Leopoldo turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leopoldo.
A short right from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo pushes Malayon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Leopoldo controlling the action here for a moment.
Leopoldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leopoldo.
Malayon seems to have recovered his senses.
Leopoldo lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo lands with a right to the head.
Malayon is trying to pull guard but Leopoldo has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malayon backwards.
Leopoldo lands with a light punch inside.
Leopoldo is leaning against Malayon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leopoldo scores with a shot to the side of Malayon's head.
Leopoldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Leopoldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leopoldo scores with a shot to the side of Malayon's head.
Leopoldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malayon.
Leopoldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leopoldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Leopoldo pushes Malayon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Leopoldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Malayon backwards.
Leopoldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malayon backwards.
Leopoldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malayon backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Leopoldo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leopoldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malayon, pushing him back against the ropes.
Malayon is trying to pull guard but Leopoldo turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Malayon is trying to pull guard but Leopoldo has him pressed against the ropes.
Malayon drags the fight down to the ground.
Malayon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leopoldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leopoldo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Malayon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leopoldo is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malayon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malayon is breathing heavily.
Malayon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malayon is looking for a triangle but Leopoldo pushes his legs off easily.
Leopoldo tries to stand but Malayon is controlling from the bottom.
Leopoldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leopoldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malayon can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malayon is looking for a triangle but Leopoldo pushes his legs off easily.
Malayon is looking for a triangle but Leopoldo pushes his legs off easily.
Leopoldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malayon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Leopoldo has his hands clasped together but Malayon extends and breaks Leopoldo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Malayon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Malayon!
After the fight, Greg Malayon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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