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BKFC 18 - Hurst vs Jackson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harlan Briggs (ranked 24329 p4p, 6015 weight class) and Fernando Valdez (ranked 449 p4p, 429 weight class). Valdez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HIDRA - 13 DÃas. The key to victory for Harlan Briggs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harlan Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez with the counter takedown but Briggs avoids it easily.
Briggs tries to sprawl but Valdez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Valdez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valdez moves into full mount! Briggs won't be happy about that!
A nice elbow there by Valdez.
Briggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdez on the ground.
Valdez lands a big shot there that rocks Briggs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valdez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Valdez is landing with some decent strikes but Briggs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Valdez landing shots from mount.
 Briggs is rocked!
Valdez unloading with bombs!
Oh Briggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Briggs in real trouble here! The ref calls for Briggs to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Valdez!
An out of breath Fernando Valdez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Harlan Briggs was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my fans. I'll get 'em next time.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rousso Phobe (ranked 4063 p4p, 23771 weight class) and Fabian Chapelle (ranked 222 p4p, 300 weight class). Chapelle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Robert Whittaker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Rousso Phobe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rousso Phobe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rousso Phobe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabian Chapelle!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapelle drives through and clinches with Phobe against the cage.
Chapelle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phobe.
Phobe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chapelle moves into range and clinches up with Phobe.
Chapelle is trying to break free.
Chapelle is trying to force a seperation but Phobe has the dominant position.
Phobe scores with a hook to the body.
Chapelle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phobe has him pressed against the cage.
Phobe has Chapelle pressed against the cage, preventing Chapelle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phobe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chapelle's efforts to push away.
Phobe is trying to pull guard but Chapelle has him pressed against the cage.
Chapelle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapelle is trying to break free.
Chapelle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phobe closes the distance and pushes Chapelle back into the cage.
Phobe prevents Chapelle from breaking the clinch.
Chapelle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phobe drives through and clinches with Chapelle against the cage.
Phobe breaks the clinch.
Phobe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chapelle pinned against the cage. Chapelle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chapelle tries to counter with a clinch but Phobe shakes him off and moves away.
Chapelle closes the distance and clinches.
Phobe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chapelle is trying to push Phobe away but Phobe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phobe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Phobe wants the takedown. Chapelle is fighting it off but Phobe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chapelle's guard against the cage.
Phobe landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phobe throws a big elbow that misses.
Phobe landing with the ground and pound.
Phobe cracks Chapelle with a solid left hand.
Phobe landing with the ground and pound.
Phobe stands up from Chapelle's guard - Phobe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chapelle swings for the body but Phobe moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phobe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapelle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobe slips a straight right by Chapelle.
Phobe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chapelle quickly recovers to half guard.
Chapelle is trying to escape back to his feet but Phobe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Phobe advances to full mount.
Phobe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chapelle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Phobe unloading with bombs!
Chapelle has left one of his arms exposed and Phobe doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Chapelle screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rousso Phobe!
Fabian Chapelle spoke after the fight, saying 'A big sorry for losing here but i'll be back stronger and better, congrats to my opponent who was today better as me ! I need to gain more experience . Despite my loss a big thanks on Organization SICKNESS for the fightoffer, also a big thanks on the great public and fans, I'll be back stronger and '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nasir Prince (ranked 3246 p4p, 5100 weight class) and Braxton Labatt (ranked 308 p4p, 398 weight class). Prince comes to the cage accompanied by Nas- N.Y. State of Mind. Labatt has chosen Dierks Bentley - Sideways as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nasir Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braxton Labatt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince scores with a jab. Labatt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 It looks like Braxton Labatt has been cut.
Labatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Prince avoids the head kick by Labatt.
Prince throws a body shot but no joy.
Labatt shoots in for a double leg but Prince sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Labatt throws a big shot that misses.
Labatt tries to land a leg kick but Prince saw it coming and moves away.
Labatt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prince lands a body shot.
Prince is looking to slow Labatt down with leg kicks.
Labatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Labatt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Labatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prince lands a big head kick that sends Labatt tumbling to the mat! Prince takes a step backwards and waves Labatt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Labatt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labatt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Labatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Prince finish him?
Labatt swings for the body but Prince moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince throws a sloppy head kick and Labatt moves out of range easily.
Labatt backs away from a small jab... but Prince lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Labatt crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Prince with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nasir Prince!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Allah (ranked 2485 p4p, 3255 weight class) and Pedro Paulo (ranked 152 p4p, 189 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yeshua Allah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Paulo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Allah. Those never looked like landing.
Paulo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Allah slips a jab and a cross from Paulo.
Paulo lands a head kick. Allah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Yeshua Allah has been cut.
Allah throws a right hand that Paulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Paulo also avoids with ease.
Paulo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paulo clinches up with Allah and pushes him back against the cage.
Paulo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Allah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allah backwards.
Paulo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paulo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Allah can't fight it off and eventually Paulo manages to take the fight to the floor. Allah looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allah seems keen to control Paulo's posture.
Paulo is in close to Allah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulo connects with a couple of short punches.
Allah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paulo.
Allah is looking for a triangle but Paulo pushes his legs off easily.
Paulo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Allah is looking for a triangle but Paulo pushes his legs off easily.
Allah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paulo.
Allah is trying to keep Paulo in close.
Paulo connects with a couple of short punches.
Allah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulo is working Allah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paulo distracts Allah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paulo.
Paulo wants to pass the guard but Allah is keeping the position.
Paulo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Underground Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Allah has his foot on Paulo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulo works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulo drops back looking for a leg! Allah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Allah manages to kick Paulo off! Paulo jumps back into Allah's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paulo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paulo postures up.
Paulo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paulo scoring with some ground and pound.
Allah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allah is breathing heavily.
Paulo lands a couple of digs.
Paulo throws a big right hand that misses.
Paulo throws a big right hand that misses.
Paulo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Allah has momentary wrist control but Paulo slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulo scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paulo wants to pass the guard but Allah is keeping the position.
Paulo chips away with some ground and pound.
Allah is trying to keep Paulo in close.
Paulo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Allah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paulo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paulo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paulo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paulo throws an elbow that misses. Allah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paulo's guard. Nice move by Allah!
Paulo has control of Allah's left arm, preventing Allah from doing any damage.
Paulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Allah stopping the sweep attempt from Paulo.
Allah tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulo is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yeshua Allah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paulo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allah to the ground. Paulo is now in Allah's guard.
Paulo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paulo postures up and lands a big shot to Allah's brow.
Paulo throws a big elbow that misses.
Paulo throws a big elbow that misses.
Allah looking to control.
Paulo throwing strikes but missing.
Paulo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paulo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paulo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allah's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulo is one step ahead there.
Paulo connects with a couple of short punches.
Paulo chips away with some ground and pound.
Paulo working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paulo cracks Allah with a solid left hand.
Allah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo postures up in Allah's guard and throws a big left but Allah blocks it.
Paulo landing with the ground and pound.
Paulo throws a big elbow that misses.
Paulo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paulo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulo connects with a couple of short punches.
Allah is rocked!
Paulo landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Allah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulo postures up and lands a big shot to Allah's brow.
Paulo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Allah covers up, he's hurt! Paulo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Paulo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Paulo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Paulo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pedro Paulo made sure he mentioned Hardcore Alchemy, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hyun Jun Choi (ranked 1537 p4p, 2925 weight class) and Junk Yard Dog (ranked 92 p4p, 176 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyun Jun Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junk Yard Dog!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Dog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Choi thumps Dog with a low kick.
A jab from Choi misses.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choi.
Choi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Dog.
Choi with a jab.
Choi swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Dog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Hyun Jun Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Choi.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Choi shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Dog is backing up but Choi catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Dog covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Choi Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hyun Jun Choi!
After the fight, Hyun Jun Choi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Barbosa (ranked 2441 p4p, 2450 weight class) and Bofur Widehat (ranked 337 p4p, 340 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widehat!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widehat instigates a clinch.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Widehat's body.
Barbosa forces Widehat back against the cage and clinches.
Widehat has Barbosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barbosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Widehat gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Widehat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barbosa's head.
Barbosa is in trouble now - Widehat has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Widehat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Widehat pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widehat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Widehat punching from mount but Barbosa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Widehat throwing strikes here but Barbosa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Widehat jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barbosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Widehat throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Barbosa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Widehat is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widehat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Widehat is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Barbosa to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Widehat throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Widehat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa pulls Widehat in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Widehat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barbosa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Widehat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Widehat is standing up over Barbosa. Barbosa looks to escape but Widehat dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widehat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barbosa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Widehat's guard! Nice work there by Barbosa!
Widehat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Widehat trying to keep a closed guard but Barbosa is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widehat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbosa is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bofur Widehat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Widehat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barbosa quickly recovers to half guard.
Widehat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Widehat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Widehat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbosa is just riding it out for now. Widehat eventually gives up the hold.
Barbosa is looking to control Widehat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widehat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Widehat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Widehat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Widehat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barbosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Widehat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barbosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widehat.
Widehat wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Widehat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barbosa's head.
Widehat passes to full mount!
Barbosa tries to hold on but Widehat postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Widehat there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Widehat tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Widehat cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Widehat unloads with some shots from mount but Barbosa bucks and avoids them well.
Widehat content just to control the position here.
Widehat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widehat misses with some ground and pound and Barbosa recovers position to half guard.
Widehat working over Barbosa with some ground and pound. Barbosa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Widehat is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Widehat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa is refusing to be controlled, as Widehat sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widehat slips a nice elbow through Barbosa's hands, connecting with Barbosa's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widehat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Widehat takes one on the button.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Widehat with that takedown attempt.
Widehat misses with a takedown
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Widehat dives in and grabs Barbosa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes down on Widehat's head and hops out.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Junior Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widehat.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Widehat moves out of range.
Bofur Widehat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Widehat shoots and misses
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Bofur Widehat has been cut.
Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Widehat's knee but Widehat avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widehat fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Barbosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Widehat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widehat with a poor takedown
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Widehat's defenses.
Widehat is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widehat shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a huge left! Widehat is in big trouble! He's backing up but Barbosa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Widehat from any more damage. A dominating finish by Barbosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Barbosa!
Junior Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chest Mangold (ranked 2060 p4p, 2190 weight class) and Mario Santos (ranked 210 p4p, 222 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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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chest Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Santos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Santos swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos blocks a jab.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Santos defending well as Mangold loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Santos swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy body kick from Mangold
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold moves away from the strike by Santos.
Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Mario Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mangold slips a jab from Santos.
Mangold appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Mangold.
Mangold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Santos.
Nice jab there from Mangold.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangold on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
Nice cross by Santos.
Santos misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Santos blocks the leg kick.
Santos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santos misses with a looping left.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangold momentarily.
Mangold defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangold throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Santos 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.
Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mangold throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mangold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos cracks Mangold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mangold slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Santos stuns Mangold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santos works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos cracks a nice hook into Mangold's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands with a cross.
Mangold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Mangold throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mangold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold misses with a jab to the body
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Santos catches Mangold right on the button with a cross.
Mangold throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos lands a jab to Mangold's midsection.
Nice cross by Santos.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Mangold settles back down.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Mangold is predictable there
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Mangold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Santos connects with the punch.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangolds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Santos.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos connects with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mangold might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangold in his tracks.
Santos with a hook.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
Santos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Mangold feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mangold has time to react.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Santos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Santos misses
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Santos throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Mangold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Santos misses
and Mangold counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos lands with a cross.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Santos 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. This is the final round!
Santos misses with a combination
and Mangold counters with a leg kick.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Mangold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Mangold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Mangold counters with a body kick.
Santos blocks a leg kick.
Mangold throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and Mangold only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos cracks Mangold with an open hand slap.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Mangold swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a left to the body.
Mangold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos lands with a hook. Mangold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Santos backs away, Mangold returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mario Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos cracks Mangold with a good jab.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Mario Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold walks into a left hand.
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Mangold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Mangold defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Mangold misses with a double jab
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a jab to Mangold's midsection.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Santos had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Santos misses.
Santos scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Mangold throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiki Kolehmainen (ranked 1328 p4p, 1618 weight class) and Marko Zrinski (ranked 193 p4p, 229 weight class). Zrinski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Devil eyes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kiki Kolehmainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Zrinski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zrinski misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kolehmainen misses the target.
Kolehmainen throws out a leg kick but Zrinski moves out of range and Kolehmainen only half commits.
Zrinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Kolehmainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kolehmainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kolehmainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zrinskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kolehmainen misses.
Kolehmainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kolehmainen cracks Zrinski with a good jab.
Kolehmainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Zrinski misses.
Kolehmainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolehmainen showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zrinski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kolehmainen controlling the pace.
Zrinski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kolehmainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolehmainen trying to control the pace.
Zrinski wants to control but Kolehmainen is keeping busy.
Zrinski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kolehmainen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kolehmainen wants to take Zrinski's back here but Zrinski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kolehmainen wants to control the pace but Zrinski is squirming around nicely.
Kolehmainen controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kolehmainen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zrinski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zrinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiki Kolehmainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kolehmainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Zrinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolehmainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kolehmainen with a body shot.
Zrinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kolehmainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kolehmainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zrinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kolehmainen slips a straight right by Zrinski.
Zrinski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kolehmainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Kolehmainen misses.
Kolehmainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Zrinski.
Zrinski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kolehmainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zrinski thows a leg kick but Kolehmainen checks it
and Kolehmainen counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kolehmainen.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolehmainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Zrinski's corner calls for a 1-2. Zrinski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zrinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen goes for a double leg but Zrinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zrinski continues to drive forward.
Zrinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kolehmainen.
Zrinski lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zrinski.
A short right from Zrinski.
Zrinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zrinski lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Zrinski fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zrinski as Kolehmainen tries to tie him up.
Kolehmainen working aggressively here.
Kolehmainen scores with a shot to the side of Zrinski's head.
Kolehmainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolehmainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolehmainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Zrinski gets an underhook and turns Kolehmainen into the cage.
Zrinski working aggressively here.
Kolehmainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kolehmainen working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski lands a nice uppercut.
Kolehmainen throws a head punch that misses.
Zrinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zrinski tries to work over Kolehmainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kolehmainen tries to work over Zrinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zrinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolehmainen lands a shot to the body.
Kolehmainen prevents a body shot from Zrinski.
Zrinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kolehmainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolehmainen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zrinski tries to work over Kolehmainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kolehmainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolehmainen throws a jab when Zrinski was well out of range.
Kolehmainen with a jab.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kolehmainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kolehmainen looks to land a left hand but Zrinski moved out of range nicely.
Zrinski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski throws a body punch but Kolehmainen moves out of range.
As Zrinski backs away, Kolehmainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kolehmainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kolehmainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolehmainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Kolehmainen avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Kolehmainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Zrinski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kolehmainen looks for the body kick but Zrinski saw that one coming.
Zrinski looks to land a right hand but Kolehmainen moved out of range.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolehmainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zrinski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kolehmainen takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kolehmainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zrinski eats them both and turns towards Kolehmainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zrinski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolehmainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kolehmainen advances to half guard.
Kolehmainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolehmainen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zrinski!
Zrinski tries to hold on but Kolehmainen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kolehmainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kolehmainen slips a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zrinski loads up on a big right hand but Kolehmainen slips the punch.
Zrinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zrinski slips a jab from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Kolehmainen feints and as Zrinski raises his hands in defense, Kolehmainen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zrinski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kolehmainen is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolehmainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zrinski's head.
Kolehmainen passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kolehmainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Zrinski is defending well.
Kolehmainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zrinski, who protects the arm well.
Kolehmainen trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski wants to control but Kolehmainen postures up.
Kiki Kolehmainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zrinski trying to remain calm as Kolehmainen controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolehmainen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zrinski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kolehmainen yanks on the arm and Zrinski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kolehmainen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kiki Kolehmainen!
An out of breath Kiki Kolehmainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 1871 p4p, 1475 weight class) and Zachary Klimenko (ranked 248 p4p, 207 weight class). Palmotic comes to the cage accompanied by One day I'll be king. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zachary Klimenko!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Klimenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palmotic doesn't seem phased though.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Klimenko drives through and clinches with Palmotic against the cage.
Klimenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Klimenko tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Palmotic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palmotic's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmotics head.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimenko's elbow.
Klimenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimenko thuds a left hand into Palmotic's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palmotic.
Klimenko clinches up with Palmotic and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Palmotic.
Palmotic dodges an elbow strike from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmotic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klimenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Palmotic blocking some punches.
Klimenko presses Palmotic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klimenko closes the distance but Palmotic moves to the side
and Palmotic counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic thuds his right hand into Klimenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palmotic scores with a kick to the body.
Palmotic lands a front kick.
Klimenko clinches up with Palmotic and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Palmotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko looking to stall.
Palmotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Klimenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Palmotic on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko stalling the fight.
Klimenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko avoiding damage.
Palmotic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
Klimenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko 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.
Palmotic throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko moves out of range as Palmotic strikes.
Klimenko avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Palmotic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palmotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Klimenko tests Palmotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klimenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klimenko tries to bum rush Palmotic with a series of wild strikes but Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Klimenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Palmotic is looking to wear down Klimenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palmotic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klimenko.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klimenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmotic.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko pushes Palmotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
Palmotic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klimenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Klimenko in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko misses with some punches.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmotic.
Klimenko gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmotic.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palmotic or not.
Palmotic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Palmotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko is looking to control Palmotic's arms but Palmotic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klimenko has his back to the cage.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmotic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palmotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Klimenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palmotic or not.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Klimenko is pushing Palmotic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klimenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palmotic avoids it.
Palmotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Klimenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmotic.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmotic blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko presses Palmotic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klimenko works on Palmotic's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko 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. And we move into the final round!
Klimenko wants to clinch up but Palmotic keeps it at a distance.
Palmotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Palmotic misses with a body shot.
A jab from Klimenko does it's job there.
Palmotic needs to keep his hands up - Klimenko had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Klimenko.
Klimenko walks into a jab.
Palmotic throws a lazy body kick
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Klimenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Palmotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Palmotic is rocked!
Palmotic switches off momentarily and Klimenko cracks him with a monster right hand! Palmotic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Klimenko dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Klimenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamil Hurst (ranked 1438 p4p, 2154 weight class) and Marvin Jackson (ranked 202 p4p, 289 weight class). Hurst comes to the cage accompanied by Keep Their Heads Ringin'. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamil Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marvin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurst drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson has his hands on Hurst's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurst trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hurst with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hurst controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to control.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hurst manages to get himself to full guard.
Hurst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hurst has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hurst has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hurst is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Hurst stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Hurst has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson is pulling down on Hurst's head. It's preventing any offense from Hurst, at least for the moment.
Hurst's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hurst'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.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurst won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Hurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson controlling Hurst's posture.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurst manages to avoid it.
Marvin Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Hurst connects with the punch.
Hurst shoots in but no luck this time.
Hurst lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Hurst lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hurst scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hurst to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hurst counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hurst.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hurst was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson is trying to control Hurst's posture but Hurst avoids it.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson is trying to control Hurst's posture. Hurst takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Jackson! Hurst is rotating here... this could be the end... Jackson is out! Hurst has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamil Hurst!
A victorious Jamil Hurst thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Marvin Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'This sport SUX!'.
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