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KoF:IW - Okongwu x Zurauskas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gojira Axe (ranked 6842 p4p, 6727 weight class) and Renaldo Ticevic (ranked 645 p4p, 641 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Axe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Axe. Gojira Axe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gojira Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Renaldo Ticevic!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ticevic is stalking Axe. Axe circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ticevic, and it's lights out! Axe really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renaldo Ticevic!
Gojira Axe spoke after the fight, saying 'The Axe has only been bruised, but I shall sharpen it and come back more powerful then ever. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Glover (ranked 5089 p4p, 4518 weight class) and Bokoz Viraz (ranked 539 p4p, 514 weight class). Glover kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman. Joe Glover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bokoz Viraz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bokoz Viraz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viraz drives through and clinches with Glover against the cage.
Glover prevents the takedown attempt.
Glover wants to break the clinch but can't.
Glover is trying to push Viraz away but Viraz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viraz backwards.
Viraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viraz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Glover's guard.
Glover keeping full guard, as Viraz tries to pass.
Viraz gets to his feet - Glover follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viraz darts in and clinches Glover up against the cage.
Viraz tries to pull guard but Glover holds him up against the cage and eventually Viraz drops back down to his feet.
Viraz manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viraz moves into the clinch.
Viraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Glover finds it's target.
Viraz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viraz shoots in for a double leg but Glover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joe Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bokoz Viraz.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Viraz.
Viraz dives in and scores a takedown into Glover's guard.
Viraz gets to his feet. Glover looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Viraz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 Viraz is rocked!
Viraz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Viraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viraz is defended easily by Glover.
Glover does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Viraz wants to counter with a clinch but Glover pushes him away.
Viraz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viraz seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viraz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Viraz looks winded!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Viraz connects with a nice short shot to Glover's temple.
Viraz content to control rather than advance.
Glover is in trouble now - Viraz has advanced to mount!
Viraz landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viraz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Glover is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Glover and Viraz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Viraz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viraz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Glover's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Glover throws a low kick, looking for Viraz's leg but Viraz calmly moves out of range.
Glover lands a jab to the head.
Viraz slips under a jab from Glover.
Viraz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Viraz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Glover manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Glover wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Viraz manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viraz trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Viraz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viraz controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bokoz Viraz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Glover misses with a hook.
Glover lands a leg kick that knocks Viraz off balance momentarily.
Viraz gets a clinch.
Viraz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Glover uses from the top position.
Glover is posturing up here but Viraz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Glover tries to roll out but it's too tight and Glover has to tap! Slick submission there by Viraz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bokoz Viraz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Grey (ranked 24430 p4p, 23949 weight class) and Jeff Hecker Jr (ranked 681 p4p, 712 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braxton Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Hecker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hecker Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Hecker Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hecker Jr lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Grey's face as Hecker Jr controls the position.
Hecker Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Hecker Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hecker Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grey to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grey's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hecker Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hecker Jr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grey is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hecker Jr yanks on the arm and Grey is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hecker Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Hecker Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumba Jookiba (ranked 24293 p4p, 24221 weight class) and Artis Freibergs (ranked 724 p4p, 699 weight class). Jumba Jookiba has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumba Jookiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Artis Freibergs!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jookiba dives in and grabs Freibergs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freibergs pushes down on Jookiba's head and hops out.
Freibergs drives through with a takedown into Jookiba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Freibergs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freibergs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Freibergs controlling from the top position.
Jookiba working for submissions but it's allowed Freibergs to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jookiba is refusing to be controlled, as Freibergs sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freibergs content to control rather than advance.
Jookiba pushes Freibergs off looking to stand but Freibergs dives back in and keeps control.
Jookiba is staying active underneath Freibergs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jookiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freibergs is thwarting Jookiba's attempts to control the position.
Freibergs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jookiba is not content to let Freibergs control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jookiba as he avoids it easily.
Jookiba shoots and misses
and Freibergs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freibergs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freibergs wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Jookiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freibergs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jookiba tries to avoid it but Freibergs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jookiba to the ground. Jookiba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jookiba shoots in for a takedown but Freibergs shows good takedown defense.
Freibergs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freibergs shoots for a takedown but Jookiba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freibergs has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Freibergs feints and as Jookiba raises his hands in defense, Freibergs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jookiba is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Freibergs dives into side control.
Freibergs 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.
Freibergs is trying to get an arm triangle but Jookiba is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba is holding Freibergs down, trying to stall.
Freibergs trying to control the action but Jookiba is working from the bottom.
Jookiba is trying to control Freibergs's posture but Freibergs avoids it.
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.
Freibergs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jookiba to his feet.
Jookiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freibergs's waist but Freibergs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jookiba off to one side.
Freibergs throws a counter combo.
Jookiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Freibergs is fending him off so far but Jookiba persists. Nope, Freibergs circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Freibergs.
Jookiba is breathing heavily.
Freibergs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Freibergs stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artis Freibergs 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.
Freibergs lands a left and a right that send Jookiba crashing to the mat, dazed. Freibergs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Jumba Jookiba has been cut.
Freibergs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Freibergs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
 Jookiba is rocked!
Jookiba tries to buck Freibergs off but Freibergs is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freibergs decides to stand back up. Freibergs steps back and let's Jookiba get back to his feet.
Freibergs forces Jookiba back against the cage and clinches.
Freibergs pulls guard.
Jookiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Freibergs wants to sweep here but Jookiba controlling him for the moment.
Jookiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jookiba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freibergs is on top in guard.
Jookiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jookiba is trying to keep Freibergs in close.
Jookiba is working an open guard so Freibergs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Freibergs fails with a takedown attempt.
Freibergs shoots in but Jookiba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jumba Jookiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artis Freibergs.
Freibergs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Freibergs showed some decent athleticism there.
Jookiba wants to stand back up but Freibergs manages to pass into side control.
Artis Freibergs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jookiba is looking to reverse the position.
Freibergs trying to control the position but Jookiba is working away.
Jookiba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freibergs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jookiba keeps working.
Jookiba is looking for a sweep. Freibergs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freibergs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jookiba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freibergs.
Freibergs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jookiba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jookiba.
Freibergs passes Jookiba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Freibergs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jookiba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Freibergs wants to control but Jookiba is keeping him busy.
Freibergs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Freibergs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Freibergs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jookiba is surviving well by controlling Freibergs's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artis Freibergs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jumba Jookiba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jookiba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freibergs defends well and Jookiba ends up having to push Freibergs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freibergs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jookiba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Freibergs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Freibergs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freibergs moves into range and clinches up with Jookiba.
Freibergs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freibergs manages to pull guard.
Jookiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freibergs on the ground.
Jookiba wants to control from the top but Freibergs keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freibergs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freibergs trying to keep a closed guard but Jookiba is proving a slippery customer.
Jookiba trying to control but Freibergs is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jookiba is fighting to break Freibergs's control of his arms but Freibergs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Freibergs pushes Jookiba off and gets back to his feet.
Freibergs gets a clinch.
Jookiba is trying to drag Freibergs to the mat but Freibergs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Jookiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freibergs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba wants a takedown but no success here.
Freibergs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jookiba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jookiba wants to get back to his feet.
Freibergs has got one arm under Jookiba's chin. This could be trouble... Jookiba trying to control the other hand but Freibergs gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jookiba has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artis Freibergs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Collins (ranked 4115 p4p, 6372 weight class) and Atif Abood (ranked 477 p4p, 623 weight class). Collins's entrance music is Max Thademon “Speak On It/For The Gang. A fine choice. Matt Collins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Atif Abood!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abood moves away.
Abood looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abood misses with a series of wild punches.
Abood looks winded!
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Abood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Collins.
Abood throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Collins.
Collins drops Abood with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abood looks back up at him and smiles so Collins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Abood is rocked!
Matt Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abood is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Collins cracks Abood's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Abood slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Collins can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Collins!
Matt Collins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grounded Stat (ranked 3960 p4p, 6616 weight class) and Jon Sterling (ranked 219 p4p, 313 weight class). Sterling has chosen ILovE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Grounded Stat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Grounded Stat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Sterling !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sterling tries to avoid it but Stat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sterling to the ground. Sterling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sterling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sterling as he avoids it easily.
Stat closes the distance and clinches up with Sterling , looking for a takedown. Stat pushes Sterling against the cage but Sterling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grounded Stat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling .
Stat tries to clinch but Sterling is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling throws a right and a left that Stat avoids nicely.
Stat wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stat defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stat wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Stat is really struggling to control Sterling but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stat is fighting to break Sterling 's control of his arms but Sterling is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stat stays in close to Sterling 's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stat tries for a takedown but Sterling circles away easily
and Sterling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sterling connects with the punch.
Stat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sterling manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sterling trying to keep a closed guard but Stat is proving a slippery customer.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sterling manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stat has Sterling in his guard.
Stat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sterling defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Stat is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Stat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Sterling dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sterling !
Sterling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stat.
Stat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Sterling .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sterling throws out the jab.
Jon Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sterling tries to avoid it but Stat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sterling to the ground. Sterling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Sterling 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sterling did well to prevent Stat getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Stat is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sterling sees it coming and defends easily.
Sterling gets back to full guard.
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterling managing to control the position.
Stat trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stat defends it easily.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Stat from controlling successfully.
Grounded Stat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stat wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sterling throws a good cross that connects.
Stat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sterling to the mat! Sterling manages to get full guard.
Stat wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sterling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Stat from controlling successfully.
Sterling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sterling has his foot on Stat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stat works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stat won't allow Sterling to sweep him here.
Sterling is pulling down on Stat's head to control his posture.
Stat trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jon Sterling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sterling lands a lovely overhand right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling looks to land a combination but Stat avoids it well.
Stat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sterling sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Sterling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sterling turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sterling manages to end up in side control.
Stat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sterling keeps working.
Stat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sterling is not content to let Stat control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sterling knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stat is working for a kimura but Sterling is defending it quite comfortably.
Stat wants to take a breather but Sterling is having none of it.
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.
Stat wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sterling is concentrating on defense, preventing Stat from advancing position.
Stat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sterling sees it coming and defends easily.
Sterling strikes from the bottom but Stat passes into mount!
Sterling can't escape the position.
Sterling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stat is trying to control. Sterling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling is trying to get back to full guard.
Stat is taking a breather. Sterling says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Stat is very close to passing his half guard.
Stat seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Sterling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sterling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stat gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sterling is trying to control the position but Stat postures up.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling pulls Stat in close to his closed guard and prevents Stat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Grounded Stat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sterling 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Sterling !
Jon Sterling spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Harera (ranked 3771 p4p, 5990 weight class) and Dennis Casanova (ranked 460 p4p, 588 weight class). Dennis Casanova will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Harera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Casanova!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casanova takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Casanova lands with a cross.
Harera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casanova.
Casanova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Casanova's coach down at Mapinguari Guerreiro was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Casanova's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Casanova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harera doesn't manage to clinch there - Casanova circles away.
Casanova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harera pushes Casanova up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Harera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Casanova just leaning against Harera, taking a breather.
Harera drags the fight down to the ground.
Casanova throwing strikes but missing.
Harera looking to control.
Casanova won't allow Harera to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Casanova prevents Harera from getting back to his feet.
Casanova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Casanova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harera 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Casanova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick from Harera lands but Casanova takes it in his stride.
Harera thows a leg kick but Casanova checks it
and Casanova counters with a nice uppercut.
Casanova throws a body punch but Harera moves out of range.
Harera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Casanova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harera doesn't seem bothered though.
Casanova jabs at Harera's body.
Casanova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harera shoots in looking for a takedown. Casanova tries to sprawl out of it but Harera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casanova manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casanova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harera's head backwards.
Harera throws a sloppy head kick and Casanova moves out of range easily.
Harera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Casanova finds it's way round the side to connect with Harera's head.
Casanova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harera avoids the body shot from Casanova.
Dennis Casanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Casanova coming out on top.
Harera is rocked!
Casanova drops Harera with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Harera! Casanova dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Casanova!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Frost (ranked 2766 p4p, 3496 weight class) and Yvan Keller (ranked 160 p4p, 201 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by SETH ECT - B.L.A.S.T. Robert Frost has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yvan Keller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick lands for Frost.
Keller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but Keller persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost tries to sprawl but Keller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Frost regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Keller.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Keller cracks Frost with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Keller scoring with some ground and pound.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Frost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Keller is working Frost over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frost is trying to keep Keller in close.
Keller landing some decent shots from guard.
Keller looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keller has Frost pulled in close to control his posture.
Keller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keller is adopting a defensive guard.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frost's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller postures up in Frost's guard and throws a big left but Frost blocks it.
Frost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keller throws a big right hand that misses.
Frost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Keller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frost's head.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Keller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keller with a nice head shot there.
Keller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frost is trying to control the position but Keller postures up.
Keller landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Keller stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
Keller lands a couple of elbows.
Keller wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller cracks Frost with a solid left hand.
Keller with a nice head shot there.
Frost looking to control.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keller chips away with some ground and pound.
Keller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frost is trying to control the position but Keller postures up.
Frost has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Keller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keller works over Frost with some ground and pound from guard.
Keller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Keller stands up over Frost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Keller postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow.
Keller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frost is rocked!
Frost has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oh Frost is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keller.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but Keller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frost seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yvan Keller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frost lands a leg kick that knocks Keller off balance momentarily.
Robert Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keller shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Keller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
Keller tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frost.
Keller misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robert Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yvan Keller.
Frost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Keller working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller throws a big right hand that misses.
Keller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frost's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Keller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Keller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keller distracts Frost with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
Keller postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow.
Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Keller connects with a couple of short punches.
Frost looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keller chips away with some ground and pound.
Keller postures up.
Keller chips away with some ground and pound.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Keller is in close to Frost's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller lands a couple of elbows.
Keller with a nice head shot there.
Keller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but Keller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Keller scoring with some ground and pound.
Frost is trying to control the position but Keller postures up.
Keller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frost controls Keller momentarily but Keller frees himself.
Keller postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow.
Yvan Keller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keller lands a couple of digs.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keller on the ground.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keller is working Frost over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Keller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keller lands a couple of digs.
Keller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frost is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Frost controls Keller momentarily but Keller frees himself.
Frost wants to stand up but Keller is controlling him.
Keller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Keller is working Frost over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keller cracks Frost with a solid left hand.
Frost wants to stand but Keller is controlling the position.
Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keller controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller lands a couple of digs.
Keller postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow.
Keller chips away with some ground and pound.
Keller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Keller postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Frost covers up, he's hurt! Keller keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Keller and the ref steps in to end the fight! Keller can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yvan Keller!
Robert Frost was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Alvarez (ranked 991 p4p, 788 weight class) and Paddy Mcgillicutty (ranked 132 p4p, 99 weight class). Mcgillicutty is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Armin van Buuren - Blahblahblah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Alvarez misses.
It seemed like Mcgillicutty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez successfully pulls guard.
Mcgillicutty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgillicutty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgillicutty drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Mcgillicutty off! Mcgillicutty jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Mcgillicutty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alvarez dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez postures up.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Mcgillicutty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarez passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgillicutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Alvarez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Mcgillicutty staying busy and making it hard for Alvarez to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the hands but Alvarez breaks the grip.
Mcgillicutty is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alvarez gets his way!
Mcgillicutty looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mcgillicutty is trying to break free.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcgillicutty is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alvarez gets his way!
Alvarez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mcgillicutty has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alvarez's guard. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mcgillicutty looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgillicutty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty trying to control from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcgillicutty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcgillicutty moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at The Grind inform us that Mcgillicutty has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcgillicutty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alvarez escapes and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mcgillicutty is holding Alvarez down, trying to stall.
Alvarez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcgillicutty!
Mcgillicutty gets back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgillicutty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcgillicutty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is keeping the position.
Alvarez is pushing down on Mcgillicutty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgillicutty is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyler Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty defends the submission attempt.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty defending well.
Alvarez is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Mcgillicutty has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Alvarez is in a lot of trouble! Mcgillicutty is straining to finish and he's done it! Alvarez taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Okongwu (ranked 960 p4p, 1797 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 119 p4p, 219 weight class). Okongwu comes to the cage accompanied by Show Stop - REASON. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Okongwu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zurauskas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu checks a leg kick nicely.
Okongwu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okongwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
A short right from Zurauskas.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zurauskas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zurauskas taking a breather.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okongwu.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Zurauskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zurauskas looks winded!
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu is working Zurauskas over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Zurauskas blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zurauskas blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zurauskas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
Zurauskas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okongwu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zurauskas can turn it around.
Zurauskas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu drops Zurauskas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zurauskas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zurauskas is rocked!
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Zurauskas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zurauskas is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zurauskas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zurauskas seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zurauskas's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zurauskas drops to his knees and Okongwu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Mauro Okongwu 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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