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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cannson (ranked 4088 p4p, 5777 weight class) and Durans Helmsfrid (ranked 520 p4p, 650 weight class). Cannson comes to the cage accompanied by Unstoppable. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Cannson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Durans Helmsfrid!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannson misses with a takedown attempt - Helmsfrid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Helmsfrid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Helmsfrid wants it to stay on the feet.
Cannson leaves Helmsfrid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cannson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cannson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Helmsfrid swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cannson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helmsfrid avoids the body shot from Cannson.
Cannson fails with the takedown.
Cannson clinches up with Helmsfrid and pushes him back against the cage.
Cannson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannson has hold of one of Helmsfrid's legs. Helmsfrid is fighting the takedown attempt but Cannson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Helmsfrid wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cannson manages to pass to side control.
Cannson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helmsfrid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Helmsfrid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cannson prevents Helmsfrid from standing back up.
Cannson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Helmsfrid's head.
Helmsfrid has hold of Cannson's hands but Cannson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helmsfrid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cannson wants to control from the top but Helmsfrid keeps moving.
Cannson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helmsfrid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cannson stopping the sweep attempt from Helmsfrid.
Cannson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Cannson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannson throwing strikes from guard but Helmsfrid blocks nicely.
Helmsfrid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannson.
Cannson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Helmsfrid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannson.
Helmsfrid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cannson controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helmsfrid can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cannson wants to control from the top but Helmsfrid keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannson has managed to clinch.
Helmsfrid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cannson swings wildly with an uppercut but Helmsfrid uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Helmsfrid has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Helmsfrid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cannson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Helmsfrid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cannson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cannson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cannson shoots in but Helmsfrid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Helmsfrid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cannson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmsfrid slips a jab from Cannson.
Helmsfrid fails to land the takedown.
Helmsfrid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cannson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Helmsfrid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cannson's waist but Cannson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Helmsfrid off to one side.
Cannson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cannson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Helmsfrid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Helmsfrid tries for a takedown but Cannson manages to get underhooks.
Cannson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannson wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Helmsfrid is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cannson to the mat. Cannson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannson keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully.
Cannson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Helmsfrid throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cannson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cannson fails with the takedown.
Helmsfrid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cannson swivels and escapes.
Cannson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helmsfrid moves away.
Cannson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Helmsfrid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Helmsfrid is looking to regain half guard here but Cannson keeps moving and retains side control.
Cannson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cannson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cannson gets to mount! Helmsfrid was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Helmsfrid can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cannson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Helmsfrid avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cannson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Helmsfrid that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cannson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cannson working the ground and pound effectively.
 Helmsfrid is rocked!
Helmsfrid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cannson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Helmsfrid is still in real trouble! Can Cannson finish him?
Helmsfrid is in a horrible position here. Cannson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cannson is landing with some decent strikes but Helmsfrid is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A big strike lands for Cannson! That's really hurt Helmsfrid and he's turned his back - Cannson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cannson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cannson!
A victorious Steve Cannson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 3335 p4p, 5134 weight class) and Isai Anderson (ranked 436 p4p, 612 weight class). Roy Keane had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 The Island, Roy Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isai Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Keane with a hook.
Keane cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keane jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Roy Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane lands a big uppercut and Anderson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anderson looks OK. Keane waves Anderson back to his feet!
Anderson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Keane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Keane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson 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.
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anderson controls the position.
Keane defending against the ground and pound.
Keane being controlled for a moment.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Keane lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Keane lands.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Anderson has eaten all the pies!
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Keane moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Keane. Beautiful body shot.
Keane lands a lovely overhand right.
Keane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keane connects with a looping right hand.
Keane scores with a jab.
Keane works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Keane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keane connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson shoots in and bounces Keane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anderson manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keane defends it well.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Keane is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Anderson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Keane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keane digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Keane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Keane.
Keane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roy Keane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keane drops Anderson with a big left hand! Anderson is injured, injured bad! Keane jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Keane!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy Keane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Ascaciba (ranked 4657 p4p, 3072 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 400 p4p, 299 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 The Island, Mauricio Ascaciba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cael Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ascaciba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanderson has his takedown stuffed
and Ascaciba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanderson scores with a takedown into Ascaciba's guard.
Sanderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ascaciba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ascaciba tries to get out of the position.
Sanderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanderson working the body and head with strikes.
Sanderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanderson taking a breather here.
Sanderson working the head and body with strikes.
Sanderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ascaciba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ascaciba wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ascaciba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ascaciba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanderson on the ground.
Sanderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sanderson tries for a kimura but Ascaciba is defending well.
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.
Sanderson tries for a kimura but Ascaciba is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascaciba defending against the ground and pound.
Sanderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanderson throws an elbow but Ascaciba slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sanderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ascaciba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ascaciba is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ascaciba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanderson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ascaciba is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cael Sanderson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BJ Killoshaw (ranked 4005 p4p, 3800 weight class) and Agent Orange (ranked 203 p4p, 194 weight class). Killoshaw comes into the arena with Can't Stop blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Killoshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Agent Orange!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killoshaw throws a wild body kick that Orange sees coming a mile off.
Killoshaw throws a sloppy head kick
and Orange counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Orange passes to side control.
Orange prevents Killoshaw from escaping the position.
Killoshaw trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Orange is working to tighten his grip on Killoshaw's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Killoshaw has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Orange is really squeezing tight and eventually Killoshaw passes out! Orange breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Agent Orange!
During a confident post fight interview, Agent Orange thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
BJ Killoshaw spoke after the fight, saying 'What the fuck bro! I didn't lose. I wan't my rematch! They took everything away from me, I'm about to cry.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mfer Phol (ranked 3009 p4p, 4009 weight class) and Frank Blank (ranked 113 p4p, 140 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mfer Phol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Blank!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
No joy there for Phol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mfer Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Phol connects with a single shot there.
 It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Blank scores with a decent looking hook.
Blank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phol backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Blank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phol dips to his left and cracks Blank with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blank throws a front kick aimed at Phol's knee but Phol avoids it well.
Phol with a nice cross.
We've been told by Phol's head coaches at Island Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blank needs to keep his hands up - Phol had a free shot at his head there.
That has opened up Frank Blank's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol moves into the clinch.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Blank.
We've been informed that Blank has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Phol drops Blank onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blank is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
Blank looks winded!
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Blank is rocked!
The cut above Frank Blank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Phol pushes Blank against the cage. Phol is working some dirty boxing. Phol pushes off with a quick right hook! Blank goes down! Blank tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phol moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Turner (ranked 3595 p4p, 3671 weight class) and Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 124 p4p, 128 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zeus Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ser Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Clegane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clegane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clegane wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Clegane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane slips nicely into half guard.
Clegane throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Clegane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Clegane controlling the action here.
Clegane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clegane is controlling the pace.
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.
Turner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clegane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clegane.
Clegane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turner sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turner pushes Clegane off looking to stand but Clegane dives back in and keeps control.
Clegane wants to stand up but Turner is controlling the position.
Clegane controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Clegane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clegane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clegane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clegane in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Turner tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Clegane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ser Gregor Clegane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 2622 p4p, 3636 weight class) and David Otunga (ranked 136 p4p, 185 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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141
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Otunga!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Otunga. No joy for Shoenfeld on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Otunga.
Otunga drives through with a takedown into Shoenfeld's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shoenfeld has control of Otunga's left arm, preventing Otunga from doing any damage.
Otunga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoenfeld looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Otunga passes into half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but Otunga is controlling well.
Otunga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but Otunga is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoenfeld is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otunga passes to full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Shoenfeld's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shoenfeld is squirming around, avoiding Otunga's attempts to control the action.
Shoenfeld is desperately trying to improve his position but Otunga has a good base and remains in mount.
Otunga wants to control the pace but Shoenfeld is squirming around nicely.
Shoenfeld is in all sorts of trouble here.
Otunga working for a submission but Shoenfeld is keeping him at bay.
Shoenfeld is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard but Otunga has mounted him!
Shoenfeld is squirming around, avoiding Otunga's attempts to control the action.
Shoenfeld bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shoenfeld trying to control but Otunga is working from the bottom.
Shoenfeld has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shoenfeld postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld looking to sit in guard and control but Otunga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shoenfeld can't keep his opponent in guard - Otunga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Otunga lands strikes from half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to improve his position.
Otunga wants to take a breather but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Otunga prevents Shoenfeld from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld keeping hold of Otunga's head, controlling as best he can.
Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but Otunga is controlling well.
Otunga wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping him busy.
Shoenfeld taking some punishment here, with Otunga in his half guard.
Shoenfeld manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoenfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Otunga is one step ahead there.
Shoenfeld keeping full guard, as Otunga tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Otunga dominated that round.
That's time! Shoenfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Otunga tries to clinch up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shoenfeld enables Otunga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shoenfeld manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Otunga postures up.
Otunga trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Otunga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Otunga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Otunga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shoenfeld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Otunga has managed to get both his arms back between Shoenfeld's legs - danger averted.
Otunga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otunga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Otunga is posturing up here but Shoenfeld has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Otunga tries to roll out but it's too tight and Otunga has to tap! Slick submission there by Shoenfeld!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett Shoenfeld!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ache Guarani (ranked 1661 p4p, 2466 weight class) and Guilherme Godoi (ranked 255 p4p, 357 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ache Guarani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guilherme Godoi!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guarani shoots in but Godoi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guarani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Godoi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guarani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Godoi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Godoi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guarani takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Godoi.
Godoi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guarani doesn't seem bothered though.
Guarani needs to keep his hands up - Godoi had a free shot at his head there.
Godoi connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godoi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Guarani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Guarani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Godoi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godoi lands a jab-cross combination.
Godoi darts in and clinches Guarani up against the cage.
Guarani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guarani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Godoi after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ache Guarani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godoi can't find room to land a body shot as Guarani controls the action.
Godoi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Godoi tries to throw a body punch but Guarani avoids it by throwing Godoi back against the cage.
Godoi has a couple of punches blocked by Guarani.
Godoi working aggressively here.
Guarani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Godoi stops a takedown attempt from Guarani.
Guarani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Godoi after a bit of a struggle.
Guarani gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godoi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Guarani wants to work for an arm triangle but Godoi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guarani wants to work for an arm triangle but Godoi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guarani is looking for a kimura but Godoi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guarani to get the leverage.
Guarani trying to pass the guard but Godoi defending well.
Godoi is doing well to control the position and prevent Guarani from advancing to side control.
Guarani prevents Godoi from improving his position.
Guarani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Godoi sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godoi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guarani is keen to just control but Godoi is a slippery customer.
Guarani is looking for a kimura but Godoi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guarani to get the leverage.
Godoi tries to roll over but Guarani keeps him under control.
Guarani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Godoi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guarani.
Guarani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guarani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guarani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Godoi is refusing to be controlled, as Guarani sits in half guard.
Guarani is looking for a kimura here.
Guarani wants to take a breather but Godoi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Godoi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Godoi with a jab.
Godoi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guarani under the eye.
Nice cross by Godoi.
Guarani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Godoi as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godoi! But no joy.
Guarani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Godoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godoi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Godoi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godoi stuffs the takedown attempt from Guarani. Guarani gets slowly back to his feet.
Godoi scores with a jab.
Guilherme Godoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godoi instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Godoi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guarani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Godoi.
Guarani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Godoi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ache Guarani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godoi drives through and clinches with Guarani against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godoi.
A body shot lands from Godoi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godoi.
Guarani takes a shot to the head.
Godoi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guarani wants to take the fight to the mat but Godoi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Godoi lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godoi lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Godoi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Godoi.
A hook to the body from Godoi.
Godoi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guarani or not.
Godoi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guarani.
Godoi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Godoi scores with a shot to the side of Guarani's head.
Godoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Godoi lands a left hand.
Godoi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Godoi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godoi cracks Guarani with a nice body shot.
Godoi lands with a short shot to the head.
Godoi works on Guarani's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Godoi is leaning against Guarani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Godoi lands an uppercut.
Godoi lands an uppercut.
 Guarani is rocked!
Godoi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Guarani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Godoi scores with a shot to the side of Guarani's head.
Godoi cracks Guarani with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godoi dips a shoulder and cracks Guarani with a mighty uppercut! Guarani falls back against the cage and Godoi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Guarani is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Godoi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Godoi!
A very excited looking Guilherme Godoi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder (ranked 2034 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Jake Damien (ranked 289 p4p, 285 weight class). Jake Damien has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Behnder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Damien!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Damien wants to hit a sweep here but Behnder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Damien there!
Behnder trying to control but Damien is having none of it.
Damien working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behnder goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Damien turns into him and now he's in Behnder's guard.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Damien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damien trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom.
Behnder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Damien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Damien looking to sit in guard and control but Behnder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Behnder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Damien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder wants to improve his position but Damien is controlling well.
Damien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behnder keeps working.
Behnder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damien passes the guard and advances to mount!
Damien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Damien has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island project. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damien working for a guillotine from mount but Behnder is in no mood to give up.
Damien goes for an armbar but Behnder turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Behnder.
Damien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Behnder trying to control but Damien is working from the bottom.
Damien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Behnder is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damien has his foot on Behnder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Behnder works his way back into a safe position though.
Behnder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Damien keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
Damien working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Behnder has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Behnder pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Behnder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Behnder misses.
Damien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marcus Behnder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damien.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Behnder.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damien.
Behnder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Damien but Damien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Behnder gets a takedown into half guard.
Damien 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.
Damien gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Behnder's guard.
Damien trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom.
Damien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Behnder pulls Damien in close to his closed guard and prevents Damien from doing any damage or advancing position.
Behnder keeping full guard, as Damien tries to pass.
Behnder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Damien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Damien looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Damien pushes down on Behnder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behnder is in trouble now - Damien has advanced to mount!
Behnder tries to hold on but Damien pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damien looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marcus Behnder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Damien looking for a guillotine from mount but Behnder is having none of it.
Behnder stops Damien from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Damien is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Behnder has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Behnder!
Behnder postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder stopping the sweep attempt from Damien.
Behnder trying to control but Damien is working from the bottom.
Damien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Behnder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damien is keeping the position for now.
Damien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damien looking for a guillotine here but Behnder defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Damien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Behnder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Damien drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Damien is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Behnder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Damien swings around for an armbar but Behnder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Damien's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Behnder controls the pace.
Damien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damien keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
Damien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Behnder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Behnder postures up.
Damien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Damien trying to keep a closed guard but Behnder is proving a slippery customer.
Behnder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Damien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damien tries for a takedown but Behnder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Damien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Damien feints the counter takedown.
Behnder shoots and misses
and Damien decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Behnder's guard.
Damien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Behnder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Behnder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Behnder!
Behnder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Behnder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder is looking to take a break and control but Damien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Damien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Behnder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Damien is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damien looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Damien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Damien has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Damien!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 1505 p4p, 1781 weight class) and Squeaky Sneakers (ranked 83 p4p, 103 weight class). Squeaky Sneakers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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136
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132
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Squeaky Sneakers!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sneakers digs a good body shot into Yuudai's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sneakers, as that shot connected.
Yuudai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yuudai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yuudai throws a leg kick that misses.
Yuudai doesn't manage to clinch there - Sneakers circles away.
Yuudai shoots in and gets a takedown into Sneakers's guard.
Sneakers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yuudai is controlling him.
Yuudai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Sneakers keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sneakers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sneakers wants to sweep here but Yuudai controlling him for the moment.
Sneakers has Yuudai pulled in close to control his posture.
Sneakers wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sneakers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sneakers is trying to keep Yuudai in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sneakers throws a big shot that misses.
Sneakers dips to his left and cracks Yuudai with an uppercut!
Sneakers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuudai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Sneakers as he connects with a hook.
Sneakers scores with a nice right hand.
Sneakers scores with a jab.
Squeaky Sneakers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuudai defending well as Sneakers loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneakers. Yuudai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sneakers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sneakers checks a leg kick nicely.
Yuudai tries to clinch there but Sneakers circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai tries to clinch there but Sneakers circles away.
Sneakers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yuudai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sneakers's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sneakers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuudai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuudai darts in and clinches Sneakers up against the cage.
Sneakers throws a head punch that misses.
Sneakers is pressed up against the cage. Yuudai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sneakers down to the mat. Sneakers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sneakers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yuudai doesn't seem bothered though.
Sneakers misses with a looping left.
Sneakers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuudai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sneakers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch but Sneakers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yuudai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sneakers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yuudai stopping the sweep attempt from Sneakers.
Yuudai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yuudai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yuudai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sneakers controlling Yuudai's posture.
Yuudai drops back looking for a leg! Sneakers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sneakers manages to kick Yuudai off! Yuudai jumps back into Sneakers's guard.
Sneakers is trying to keep Yuudai in close.
Sneakers being controlled here, momentarily.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard.
That's four 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.
Sneakers controlling Yuudai's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sneakers throws a big shot that misses.
Sneakers scores with a three punch combo!
Yuudai misses with a leg kick.
Sneakers lands with a good body shot.
Sneakers scores with a sloppy right hand. Yuudai should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Sneakers. No joy for Yuudai on that attempt.
Sneakers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sneakers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yuudai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sneakers takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yuudai misses with a takedown
and Sneakers counters with a nice uppercut.
Sneakers digs a good body shot into Yuudai's ribs.
Yuudai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sneakers defends well and Yuudai ends up having to push Sneakers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yuudai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sneakers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sneakers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sneakers lands with a straight right. Yuudai didn't see that one coming.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sneakers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuudai drives through with a takedown into Sneakers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yuudai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yuudai is fighting to break Sneakers's control of his arms but Sneakers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sneakers dives on top into guard.
Sneakers works over Yuudai with some ground and pound from guard.
Sneakers looking to pass the guard.
Yuudai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sneakers.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Sneakers from controlling successfully.
Sneakers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yuudai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sneakers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai has his feet on Sneakers's thighs here. He's pushed Sneakers off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sneakers screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeshi Yuudai!
Takeshi Yuudai is the new bantamweight champion!
Takeshi Yuudai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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RATING
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