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Colossus 4: Heard vs. Ferreira PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Espada (ranked 6846 p4p, 5749 weight class) and Claude Giguere (ranked 647 p4p, 569 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Espada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude Giguere!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giguere looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Espada is fending him off so far but Giguere persists. Nope, Espada circles away and we're back to standing.
Espada seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Giguere tries for a takedown but Espada circles away easily
and Espada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Claude Giguere has been cut.
Giguere throws a head kick that misses.
Giguere shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Espada is wriggling around but Giguere manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Espada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espada is looking to control Giguere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Espada avoid being mounted?
Giguere stops Espada from getting back to his feet.
Espada is looking to control Giguere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Espada avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giguere controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giguere gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Espada leaves Giguere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rafael Espada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Giguere.
Giguere changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Espada tries to avoid it but Giguere manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Espada to the ground. Espada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Espada misses the target.
Giguere throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Espada's waist but Espada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giguere off to one side.
Giguere tries to close the distance and clinch up but Espada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Giguere fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giguere looks to clinch
and Espada counters with a three punch combo that has Giguere backing up. Giguere nods at Espada to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giguere throws a head kick but Espada moves out of range.
Giguere fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Espada slaps away a takedown attempt from Giguere, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Espada leaves Giguere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Espada seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Giguere does no damage.
Espada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giguere shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Espada pinned against the cage. Espada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giguere fails with the takedown
and Giguere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giguere wants to clinch up but Espada keeps it at a distance.
Espada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giguere instigates a clinch.
Espada breaks the clinch.
Giguere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Espada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Giguere.
Giguere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giguere shoots and misses
and Espada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Giguere shoots in looking for a takedown but Espada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giguere's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Espada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Giguere has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giguere throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Espada's waist but Espada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giguere off to one side.
Giguere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Giguere.
A quick step to the side and Espada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Espada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claude Giguere's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Giguere misses with a takedown
and Espada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giguere closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Espada tries to work over Giguere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Giguere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rafael Espada is winning the standup battle so far.
Giguere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giguere shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Espada as he jumps to the side.
Espada throws a big counter combination but Giguere scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rafael Espada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Giguere.
Giguere goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Rafael Espada has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giguere will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Espada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Espada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Giguere fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Espada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giguere will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Espada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Giguere or perhaps it was just good defense by Espada, which made it look bad.
Espada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Giguere with a poor takedown
and Espada counters with a crisp one two that drops Giguere! Espada thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Giguere to his feet! Giguere is in big trouble!
 Giguere is rocked!
Giguere shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Giguere is still on wobbly legs! Can Espada finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giguere has his takedown stuffed
and Espada counters with a crisp right that sends Giguere to the canvas! Espada follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Espada!
A relieved looking Rafael Espada thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Christenovic (ranked 5877 p4p, 5734 weight class) and Ivars Ivanovs (ranked 516 p4p, 510 weight class). Ivanovs has chosen Poppy - Play Destroy (feat. Grimes) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Christenovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivars Ivanovs!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Christenovic.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ivanovs has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ivanovs lands a body shot.
Christenovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christenovic scores with a head kick.
Ivanovs tries to bum rush Christenovic with a series of wild strikes but Christenovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanovs gets tackled into the cage by Christenovic. Christenovic maintains the clinch.
Christenovic misses with a punch to the body.
Christenovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivanovs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christenovic is keeping busy.
Christenovic trying to stall but Ivanovs improves his position.
Ivanovs throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Christenovic prevents Ivanovs from breaking the clinch.
Ivanovs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christenovic has him pressed against the cage.
Christenovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christenovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christenovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovs is trying to force a seperation but Christenovic has the dominant position.
Christenovic manages to break the clinch.
Christenovic slips a straight right by Ivanovs.
Ivanovs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christenovic counters with a crisp one two that drops Ivanovs! Christenovic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ivanovs to his feet! Ivanovs is in big trouble!
Ivanovs is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Christenovic throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ivanovs is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Christenovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jach Bresnar (ranked 4810 p4p, 5358 weight class) and Castotini Daniel (ranked 471 p4p, 505 weight class). Castotini Daniel struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jach Bresnar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jach Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Castotini Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel tries to keep at a distance but Bresnar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bresnar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bresnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bresnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bresnar attempts a counter takedown but Daniel avoids it well and moves away.
Daniel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniel tries to keep at a distance but Bresnar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bresnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniel tries for a takedown but Bresnar circles away easily
and Bresnar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bresnar.
Daniel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bresnar is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Bresnar as the two fighters clinch.
Bresnar avoiding damage as Daniel throws knees to the body.
Daniel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bresnar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bresnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel shoots in looking for a takedown. Bresnar tries to sprawl out of it but Daniel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bresnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jach Bresnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castotini Daniel.
Daniel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Daniel has a takedown stuffed.
Daniel looks winded!
Daniel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bresnar avoids it really well and circles away.
Daniel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bresnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniel.
Bresnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bresnar.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bresnar.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bresnar.
Bresnar scores with a hook to the body.
Bresnar stalling in the clinch.
Bresnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bresnar closes the distance and clinches.
Daniel takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bresnar is pushing Daniel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bresnar has been working on his balance at Puncher's Chance Collective, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Daniel.
Bresnar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniel backwards.
Bresnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar rushes Daniel and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bresnar.
Bresnar breaks from the clinch.
Daniel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bresnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniel.
Bresnar circles away from the clinch attempt
so Bresnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daniel is wriggling around but Bresnar manages to pass to half guard.
Daniel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bresnar slips a nice elbow through Daniel's hands, connecting with Daniel's forehead.
Bresnar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Bresnar.
Daniel trying to get back to full guard but Bresnar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bresnar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bresnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bresnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bresnar continues to stall.
Bresnar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bresnar raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
BOOM! Bresnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jach Bresnar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daniel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bresnar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daniel wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bresnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel can do to turn this around?
Bresnar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daniel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bresnar avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daniel blocks a body shot from Bresnar.
Daniel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bresnar misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Daniel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bresnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bresnar landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Daniel's face as Bresnar controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar is chipping away with strikes.
Bresnar tries to move to mount but Daniel blocks the move with his legs.
Bresnar controls the position.
Bresnar wants to control but Daniel is keeping him busy.
Daniel is letting Bresnar control him for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daniel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bresnar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bresnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bresnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More hug and hope from Bresnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar raining down shots from the mount!
Bresnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bresnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daniel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jach Bresnar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Daniel throws a hook to the side of Bresnar's head but Bresnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniel moves to clinch but Bresnar breaks away
and Bresnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bresnar.
Bresnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daniel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bresnar is one step ahead there.
Bresnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jach Bresnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar controlling from the top position.
Bresnar working some strikes from top position.
Daniel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bresnar controls the pace.
Bresnar preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bresnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daniel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bresnar effectively controlling the action here.
Bresnar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bresnar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bresnar has clasped his hands together around Daniel's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bresnar controlling from side mount.
Daniel is looking to reverse the position.
Daniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bresnar is staying tight to Daniel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bresnar landing a few strikes.
Bresnar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
Bresnar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Daniel down.
Bresnar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bresnar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bresnar controlling from mount.
Bresnar with shots to the head and body - Daniel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bresnar controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jach Bresnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bresnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jach Bresnar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alek Gimble (ranked 5296 p4p, 4234 weight class) and Bronson Lowrey (ranked 396 p4p, 365 weight class). Lowrey has chosen Little Big - Skibidi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bronson Lowrey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alek Gimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bronson Lowrey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gimble looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lowrey wants to get back to full guard.
Gimble passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lowrey!
Gimble looking to ground and pound but Lowrey is blocking nicely.
Gimble looking to control but Lowrey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gimble lands with some strikes.
Lowrey wants to hold on but Gimble pushes him away.
Gimble trying to control but Lowrey is having none of it.
Lowrey tries to hold on but Gimble pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowrey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gimble thowing shots but they're missing.
Gimble tries to get up but Lowrey was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Lowrey postures up.
Gimble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lowrey wants to get up but he can't break Gimble's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lowrey passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lowrey lands a nice short elbow.
Gimble is looking to get back to is feet but Lowrey passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gimble is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gimble looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lowrey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gimble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowrey wants to control the pace but Gimble is squirming around nicely.
Gimble is looking to get to half guard.
Lowrey lands with some strikes.
Gimble is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey looking to control but Gimble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gimble is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lowrey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lowrey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lowrey get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Gimble misses.
A jab from Gimble misses.
Lowrey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gimble defends it nicely.
Gimble 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.
Gimble scores with a nice head shot.
Gimble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Gimble.
Lowrey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gimble bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gimble thuds a left hand into Lowrey's body.
A jab from Gimble misses.
Gimble scores with a sloppy right hand. Lowrey should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alek Gimble dominated that round.
That's time! Gimble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lowrey or perhaps it was just good defense by Gimble, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lowrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gimble. That's going to slow Lowrey down.
Lowrey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gimble sprawls well. Gimble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lowrey gets slowly back to his feet.
Lowrey closes the distance and clinches up with Gimble, looking for a takedown. Lowrey pushes Gimble against the cage but Gimble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alek Gimble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Lowrey.
Gimble misses with a looping left.
Gimble connects with a crisp jab.
Alek Gimble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimble clobbers Lowrey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gimble works over Lowrey's head and body with a nice combination.
A cross from Gimble lands.
Lowrey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gimble as he avoids it easily.
Bronson Lowrey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gimble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Lowrey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gimble misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowrey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gimble.
Lowrey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lowrey is breathing heavily.
Gimble scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gimble is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gimble lands a jab.
Lowrey tries to clinch up.
Gimble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lowrey can do to turn this around?
Lowrey wants to clinch up but Gimble keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gimble.
Lowrey is rocked!
Crack! Gimble connects with the perfect overhand right and Lowrey falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Gimble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alek Gimble!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Winters (ranked 3735 p4p, 6676 weight class) and Tyson Fury (ranked 385 p4p, 558 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Winters might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Avatar - Colossus. Tyson Fury has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
275
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Winters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Fury!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fury.
Winters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Winters.
Fury wants to counter the offense by Winters and move into the clinch position.
Winters throws a sloppy head kick
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury throws a low kick but Winters avoids it.
Fury misses with a low kick.
Winters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winters slips a jab and a cross from Fury.
A head kick misses from Winters.
Fury changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fury.
We've been told by Winters's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Winters shoots in and drives through. Fury sprawls well.
Winters clinches up with Fury and pushes him back against the cage.
Fury tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winters tries to bum rush Fury with a series of wild strikes but Fury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Winters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Jerome Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury instigates a clinch.
Winters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winters lands a nice looking body kick.
Winters drives through and clinches with Fury against the cage.
Winters is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Winters pulls guard successfully.
Winters wants to sweep but no luck.
Winters working for a triangle but Fury defends it easily.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fury is aware though and is defending well.
Fury trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Winters holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fury, pushing him back against the cage.
Winters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fury avoids the head kick by Winters.
Fury moves in looking to clinch but Winters pushes him off.
Winters is looking for a counter combo.
Winters throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Winters!
Winters swinging wildly here.
Fury blocks a head kick by Winters.
Fury throws a fast counter high kick but Winters manages to duck under it in time.
Winters clinches up against the cage.
Winters landing knees to the body.
Winters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fury looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Winters obliges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Winters as Fury tries to tie him up.
Winters breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winters moves into range and clinches up with Fury.
Winters breaks from the clinch.
Winters misses with a wild combination.
Fury wants to counter with a clinch but Winters pushes him away.
Winters scores with a jab to the body.
Fury throws a head kick that misses
and Winters counters by moving into the clinch.
Winters manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Winters holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Winters dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Winters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winters gets a clinch.
Fury tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winters is struggling to control the position.
Fury takes a shot to the head.
Winters crunches a lovely knee into Fury's ribcage.
Winters lands an elbow inside that Fury shrugs off.
We've been informed that Fury has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winters. Winters obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury misses with a low kick.
Winters has closed the distance and engaged Fury in a clinch.
Winters has Fury pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fury manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Winters is controlling him.
Winters is trying to trip Fury. He has hold of a leg but Fury is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Winters persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is working an open guard so Winters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Winters with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury walks into a stiff left hand from Winters.
It looks like Tyson Fury has been cut.
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fury defends well and Winters ends up having to push Fury into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury gets underhooks to prevent Winters's takedown attempt.
Winters holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Winters fails to pull guard.
Fury tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fury is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winters is defending well.
Jerome Winters has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winters throws a nice head kick!
Winters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winters somewhat.
Fury unleashes a big counter combination but Winters bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fury tries to clinch but Winters is having none of it.
Winters shoots in looking for a takedown. Fury tries to sprawl out of it but Winters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winters throws a nice head kick!
Jerome Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Fury drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Winters.
Fury working hard to break the clinch.
Winters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Winters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winters clinches up against the cage.
Winters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winters has a takedown stuffed.
Fury doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fury clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fury is trying to pull guard but Winters has him pressed against the cage.
Winters is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Winters.
Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fury looks for a takedown but Winters sprawls well.
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into Fury's guard.
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!
Winters postures up.
Winters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Winters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Fury's cut.
That's time! Winters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Winters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winters misses with the combination.
Fury fails to land with a series of punches.
Fury dives in for a single leg takedown but Winters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Fury with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Winters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jerome Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Fury.
Good leg kick by Winters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters shoots and misses
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Winters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fury pushes Winters off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters drives through and clinches with Fury against the cage.
Winters wants a takedown.
Winters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fury.
Winters manages to break the clinch.
Winters fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fury to the ground. Winters is now in Fury's guard.
Winters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fury working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Winters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Winters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury looking to control but Winters passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury has a hand on Winters's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Winters takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Winters lands a big elbow.
Winters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fury wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fury?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winters landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winters with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Fury that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Winters connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fury is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury tries to control Winters's body but Winters pushes him off. Fury squirms to his side and now Winters has his back!
Fury is still in real trouble! Can Winters finish him?
Fury won't enjoy being in this position. Winters looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Fury is tapping - it's over boys! Winters picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerome Winters!
Jerome Winters retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jerome Winters, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Faucci (ranked 4229 p4p, 5247 weight class) and Hilly Berrington (ranked 421 p4p, 486 weight class). Berrington has chosen Real Man's Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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243
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Faucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hilly Berrington!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faucci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faucci throws a series of punches but Berrington moves out of range.
Faucci throws a nice looking combination but Berrington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berrington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Faucci misses with a looping left.
Faucci misses with a double jab
and Berrington counters with a single leg into guard. Faucci didn't expect that.
Berrington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Berrington might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Faucci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berrington on the ground.
Berrington postures up in Faucci's guard and throws a big left but Faucci blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faucci wants to stand and escape but Berrington is having none of it.
Berrington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Faucci gets caught napping as Berrington dives in and scores a takedown. Faucci manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berrington gets to his feet - Faucci follows without any prompting.
Berrington slips a jab and a cross from Faucci.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Faucci is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berrington is controlling him.
Berrington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Faucci is looking to stand up but Berrington isn't so interested in that idea.
Berrington stands and steps away. Faucci gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Faucci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berrington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Faucci to the ground. Berrington is now in Faucci's guard.
Berrington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berrington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrington prevents Faucci from getting back to his feet.
Berrington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Faucci working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berrington.
Berrington won't allow Faucci to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berrington closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Faucci quickly recovers to half guard.
Berrington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berrington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Faucci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Faucci tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faucci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berrington.
Berrington tries to pass to full mount but Faucci defends it.
Faucci is trying to stand up here but Berrington is controlling him well.
Berrington controlling the action here.
Berrington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faucci's head.
Faucci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berrington.
Berrington is trying for a kimura here. Faucci looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Berrington wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hilly Berrington!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Lemieux (ranked 5608 p4p, 4809 weight class) and Ozpin Oz (ranked 574 p4p, 539 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Lemieux !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ozpin Oz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux wants to clinch but Oz slips to the side
and Oz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lemieux wants to stand and escape but Oz is having none of it.
Oz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oz wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oz slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux is defending against the submission attempts here by Oz.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oz in particular looking to stall.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
Lemieux won't allow Oz to pass to mount.
Oz content to control rather than advance.
Oz trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
Oz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oz prevents Lemieux from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lemieux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oz counters with a single leg into guard. Lemieux didn't expect that.
Oz wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Lemieux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oz on the ground.
Oz drops back looking for a leg! Lemieux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lemieux manages to kick Oz off! Oz jumps back into Lemieux 's guard.
Oz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Oz from controlling successfully.
Lemieux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oz is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oz has managed to clinch.
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.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux .
Oz pulls guard effortlessly.
Lemieux trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oz's guard.
Oz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lemieux manages to get himself to full guard.
Oz trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Oz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oz chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oz 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ozpin Oz dominated that round.
That's time! Lemieux 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oz throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
Oz instigates a clinch.
Oz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux being controlled against the cage.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Oz.
Oz blocks an elbow strike.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oz backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oz backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Lemieux .
Oz is trying to push Lemieux away but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux .
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
Oz blocking some punches.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oz blocks an elbow strike from Lemieux .
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Oz.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oz looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Lemieux .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oz trying to stall but Lemieux improves his position.
Remy Lemieux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Oz avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Lemieux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lemieux prevents Oz from breaking the clinch.
Oz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oz wants to get back to striking at distance but Lemieux won't allow it.
Lemieux stalling in the clinch but Oz improves position.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
Lemieux trying to control the position but instead, Oz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemieux into the cage.
Oz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemieux smiles and moves away.
Lemieux looks to clinch
and Oz counters with a shoot takedown. Lemieux fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oz trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Oz stops Lemieux from standing up.
Oz pushes down on Lemieux 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lemieux is refusing to be controlled, as Oz sits in half guard.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
Oz is working for a kimura but Lemieux is defending it quite comfortably.
Oz seems to be working for a kimura but Lemieux defends the submission attempt.
Oz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
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.
Lemieux is looking to escape.
Oz works his way into full mount!
Oz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lemieux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lemieux shrugs it off.
Oz wants to control the pace but Lemieux is squirming around nicely.
Oz looking for a guillotine from mount but Lemieux is having none of it.
Oz has isolated one of Lemieux 's arms. Lemieux looking to fight him off but Oz twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ozpin Oz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 3634 p4p, 3273 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 386 p4p, 358 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mike Smith enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is stalling here.
Smith tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith has hold of one of Diaz's legs. Diaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diaz pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Smith is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith tries to clinch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz jabs at Smith's body.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diaz blocks it well.
Diaz cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Diaz steps away.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz is trying to keep Smith in close.
Diaz is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
It looks like Diaz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith avoids the body shot from Diaz.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips a jab from Diaz.
Smith darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to control but Diaz passes into half guard.
Smith is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Diaz blocks the strikes from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Diaz up and slammed him! Diaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith taking a break here but Diaz is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Nate Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith prevents Diaz from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Diaz blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Diaz takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short uppercut from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Nate Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Diaz working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Mike Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Diaz is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! Nice BJJ there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz retains his lightweight title!
Nate Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Dead Pool really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 189.5, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Hanzo Hattori was cancelled.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Heard (ranked 3033 p4p, 4614 weight class) and Thiago Ferreira (ranked 381 p4p, 496 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Heard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heard is fending him off so far but Ferreira persists. Nope, Heard circles away and we're back to standing.
Heard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferreira but Ferreira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferreira rushes Heard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ferreira is defending well.
Heard pulls guard.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Heard keeps moving.
Heard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferreira looking to pass the guard.
Heard keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Ferreira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heard is keeping the position for now.
Ferreira trying to control but Heard is working from the bottom.
Ferreira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two 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.
Heard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ferreira moves in looking to clinch but Heard pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferreira clinches up against the cage.
Heard prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferreira has Heard pressed against the cage, preventing Heard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Ferreira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferreira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferreira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferreira bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Heard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Heard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferreira is trying to defend but Heard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ferreira wants to control but Heard is keeping busy.
Heard throwing shots but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ferreira wants to improve his position but Heard is controlling well.
Ferreira trying to control but Heard postures up.
Ferreira wants to get back to full guard.
Ferreira trying to control but Heard postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heard closes the distance and clinches up with Ferreira, looking for a takedown. Heard pushes Ferreira against the cage but Ferreira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Heard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferreira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferreira pulls guard successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Ferreira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferreira tries to clinch
so Heard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Heard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferreira controls Heard momentarily but Heard frees himself.
Heard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heard preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira controls Heard momentarily but Heard frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Heard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heard clinches up with Ferreira and pushes him back against the cage.
Heard has had enough of the clinch but Ferreira keeps him there for the moment.
Heard is trying to pull guard but Ferreira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferreira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferreira working aggressively here.
Ferreira manages to pull guard.
Heard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferreira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heard preventing the sweep.
Heard trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Heard won't allow Ferreira to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heard has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ferreira to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Heard is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ferreira pulls down on the head and he's put Heard to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Ferreira!
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