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WW 2022 - Losers Rnd 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Leilua (ranked 5990 p4p, 25288 weight class) and Reign San Nicholas (ranked 566 p4p, 606 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kai Leilua has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kai Leilua 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kai Leilua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reign San Nicholas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leilua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
San Nicholas slips a straight right by Leilua.
Leilua misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Leilua.
San Nicholas lands with a good body shot.
Leilua misses with the combination.
Leilua throws a hook but San Nicholas blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Nicholas! But no joy.
Leilua takes the fight into the clinch.
San Nicholas has had enough of the clinch but Leilua keeps him there for the moment.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by San Nicholas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Nicholas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leilua lands a hook that snaps the head of San Nicholas backwards.
San Nicholas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San Nicholas connects with a leg kick.
San Nicholas misses with an uppercut. Leilua saw that one coming.
Leilua throws a leg kick but San Nicholas sees it coming and moves out of range.
San Nicholas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Nicholas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leilua tries to counter by moving into the clinch but San Nicholas manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from San Nicholas misses its intended target.
Leilua throws a lazy right hand but San Nicholas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Nicholas missing with a left hand there. Leilua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Nicholas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Kai Leilua has been cut.
San Nicholas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leilua.
Leilua tries to close the distance and clinch but San Nicholas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leilua momentarily.
San Nicholas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leilua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leilua is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Leilua clinches.
Leilua misses with a punch to the body.
San Nicholas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leilua.
Leilua digs a right hand into San Nicholas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Nicholas's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Nicholas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Nicholas is trying to break free.
Leilua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Nicholas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leilua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San Nicholas prevents a body shot from Leilua.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Leilua.
Leilua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite San Nicholas's efforts to push away.
San Nicholas prevents a body shot from Leilua.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leilua.
San Nicholas blocking some punches.
Leilua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leilua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
Leilua keeps control of San Nicholas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leilua misses with some punches.
Leilua throws a head punch that misses.
Leilua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Nicholas tries to circle away but Leilua has him pinned against the cage.
San Nicholas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Nicholas is trying to push Leilua away but Leilua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
San Nicholas tries to break the clinch but Leilua is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Leilua.
San Nicholas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Nicholas takes a swing at Leilua's ribcage but misses.
Leilua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Nicholas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leilua.
Leilua ducks under a wild hook from San Nicholas.
Leilua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leilua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Nicholas is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Leilua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leilua wants to land a leg kick but San Nicholas is out of range.
San Nicholas misses with a double jab
and Leilua counters by moving into the clinch.
Leilua throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Nicholas is trying to maintain a safe position but Leilua gets an underhook and turns San Nicholas into the cage.
Leilua scores with a shot to the side of San Nicholas's head.
 San Nicholas is rocked!
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Nicholas is still on wobbly legs! Can Leilua finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Nicholas.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua has a couple of punches blocked by San Nicholas.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua misses with some punches.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocks an uppercut.
San Nicholas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but San Nicholas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Leilua fails to land.
Leilua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite San Nicholas's efforts to push away.
San Nicholas tries to circle away but Leilua has him pinned against the cage.
San Nicholas blocking some punches.
Leilua throws a head punch that misses.
Leilua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leilua keeps control of San Nicholas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Nicholas blocks an uppercut.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
San Nicholas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Nicholas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leilua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by San Nicholas.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Nicholas blocking some punches.
Leilua has a couple of punches blocked by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
Leilua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Leilua fails to land.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but San Nicholas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Leilua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Leilua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
San Nicholas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San Nicholas seems to have recovered his senses.
San Nicholas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leilua throws a leg kick
and San Nicholas counters with a good low kick that Leilua was not able to check.
A jab from Leilua finds it's way through San Nicholas's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Leilua. Those never looked like landing.
Leilua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Nicholas.
San Nicholas tries a head kick but it misses.
San Nicholas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
San Nicholas looks to land a combination but Leilua avoids it well.
San Nicholas slips under a jab from Leilua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Nicholas checks a leg kick.
Leilua closes the distance and clinches.
Leilua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite San Nicholas's efforts to push away.
San Nicholas is trying to push Leilua away but Leilua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
San Nicholas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leilua has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Nicholas is trying to break the clinch but Leilua has him pressed against the cage.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai Leilua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
San Nicholas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leilua lands with a light punch inside.
Leilua unloads with a big right hand that wobbles San Nicholas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Leilua is unloading with more strikes now! San Nicholas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Leilua!
An out of breath Kai Leilua 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Layn Fyste (ranked 6386 p4p, 5957 weight class) and Benjamin Walton (ranked 595 p4p, 565 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Layn Fyste !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Walton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walton throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Layn Fyste has been cut.
Fyste walks into a stiff left hand from Walton.
Fyste definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fyste shoots in but no luck this time.
Fyste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fyste throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walton's waist but Walton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fyste off to one side.
Fyste goes for a double leg but Walton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walton continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Layn Fyste . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walton breaks the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Walton!
Fyste misses with a takedown
and Walton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fyste is breathing heavily.
Walton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fyste drops his hands momentarily and Walton needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Fyste just on the top of the head. Fyste drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Fyste - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Benjamin Walton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Winter Panda (ranked 6000 p4p, 5781 weight class) and Tatjana Saphira (ranked 568 p4p, 556 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tatjana Saphira was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Winter Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatjana Saphira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saphira lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saphira scores with a punch to the head.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Saphira, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Saphira against the cage but Saphira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saphira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saphira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panda on the side of the head.
Panda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saphira wants to get back to his feet but Panda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Panda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saphira's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda is working Saphira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Panda lands a couple of elbows.
Saphira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.
Panda postures up and lands a big shot to Saphira's brow.
Saphira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panda chips away with some ground and pound.
Saphira is rocked!
Panda gets to his feet and stands over Saphira, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Saphira felt that one! Panda unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Saphira from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winter Panda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Duranto (ranked 6093 p4p, 5992 weight class) and Pykky Kalla (ranked 575 p4p, 567 weight class). Jean Duranto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Duranto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pykky Kalla!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duranto misses with a wild combination.
Kalla throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalla misses with a body shot.
Kalla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kalla or perhaps it was just good defense by Duranto, which made it look bad.
Kalla slips a jab from Duranto.
And Kalla tries to counter it with a takedown but Duranto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duranto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalla cracks Duranto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duranto loads up on a big right hand but Kalla slips the punch.
Kalla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto is looking to counter punch.
Jean Duranto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kalla misses.
Kalla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Kalla misses with a hook.
Duranto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duranto gets caught napping as Kalla dives in and scores a takedown. Duranto manages to retain guard.
Duranto managing to control the position.
Kalla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kalla trying to control but Duranto is working from the bottom.
Duranto trying to control the position.
Kalla with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duranto working a defensive guard here.
Duranto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kalla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kalla 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.
Kalla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalla scoring with some ground and pound.
Duranto controls Kalla momentarily but Kalla frees himself.
Kalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duranto being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
 It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A low kick from Kalla misses
and Duranto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Kalla manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Duranto on his heels. He'll look to pass Duranto's guard now, I'm sure.
Kalla trying to control but Duranto is working from the bottom.
Kalla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalla controlling from the top position.
Kalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Duranto is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalla connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pykky Kalla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pykky Kalla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duranto, as that shot connected.
Duranto moves into range and clinches up with Kalla.
Duranto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalla ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kalla no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kalla is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Duranto has his hands clasped together but Kalla extends and breaks Duranto's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kalla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pykky Kalla!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rene Dubois (ranked 5813 p4p, 5919 weight class) and Cody Rhodes (ranked 558 p4p, 561 weight class). Cody Rhodes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rene Dubois's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Dubois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Rhodes !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Dubois sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rhodes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Dubois coming out on top.
It looks like Cody Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dubois moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dubois lands a jab.
Dubois is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dubois uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhodes has time to react.
Rhodes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubois leaves Rhodes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dubois is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rhodes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dubois defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Rhodes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubois tries to escape but Rhodes is in control.
Rhodes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rhodes is trying to ground and pound but Dubois uses the momentary lack of control by Rhodes to regain half guard.
Rhodes is trying to control. Dubois wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodes is working for a kimura but Dubois is defending it quite comfortably.
Rhodes thows a huge punch but Dubois dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes stops Dubois from getting back to his feet.
Rhodes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dubois doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rhodes .
Rhodes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhodes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes content to control rather than advance.
Rhodes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rhodes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dubois has one foot on Rhodes 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dubois.
Dubois seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rhodes misses with a takedown attempt
letting Dubois counter with a right hand.
Rene Dubois has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Rhodes .
Rhodes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rhodes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dubois is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rhodes shoots and misses
and Dubois makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhodes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dubois is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dubois.
Dubois scores with a one two! Rhodes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dubois connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dubois with a nice cross.
Rhodes is rocked!
Rhodes needs to keep his hands up - Dubois had a free shot at his head there.
Rhodes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dubois finish him?
Rhodes defending well as Dubois loads up on a big left hand.
Rhodes seems to have recovered his senses.
Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dubois.
Dubois lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Dubois dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cody Rhodes 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rhodes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dubois cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dubois is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rhodes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dubois lands a big right hand that sends Rhodes crashing to the mat! Dubois stays standing though and waves Rhodes back to his feet!
That has opened up Cody Rhodes 's cut even more.
Rhodes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dubois swivels and escapes.
Dubois connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! Dubois connects with the perfect overhand right and Rhodes falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Dubois!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rene Dubois!
After winning the bout, Rene Dubois thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Pererra (ranked 6010 p4p, 3858 weight class) and Reece Russell (ranked 569 p4p, 469 weight class). Russell has chosen Telescopes as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Izzy Pererra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reece Russell!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell gets a clinch.
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Russell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pererra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Russell walks away with a smile on his face. Pererra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Russell pushes Pererra up against the cage in a clinch.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pererra dodges an elbow strike from Russell.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Pererra avoids the damage to the body.
Pererra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Pererra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pererra trying to land knees to the body.
Pererra decides to pull guard.
Pererra is trying to keep Russell in close.
Russell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pererra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Russell passes into side control.
Pererra can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell stands up.
Russell moves out of range as Pererra strikes.
A big left from Pererra misses.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pererra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pererra lands with an uppercut that bounces Russell off the cage and back into range.
Russell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Russell pushes Pererra up against the cage in a clinch.
Russell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pererra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russell.
Pererra blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Russell throws an elbow but misses.
Pererra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pererra avoids the elbow strike from Russell, against the cage.
Pererra blocks an elbow strike.
Pererra looking to throw knees to the head but Russell is blocking nicely.
Pererra missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pererra blocks an elbow strike from Russell.
I was talking to Pererra's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pererra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Pererra blocks an elbow strike from Russell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pererra pulls guard successfully.
Pererra trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer.
Russell stands up and waves to Pererra to follow him.
Pererra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Russell blocks a jab.
Pererra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russell tries to clinch there but Pererra circles away.
Russell moves out of range of the body kick.
Russell takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pererra dodges an elbow strike from Russell.
Russell lands a nice elbow.
Pererra trying to land knees to the body.
Pererra trying to land knees to the body.
Pererra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Russell to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izzy Pererra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pererra avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Pererra avoiding damage as Russell throws knees to the body.
Russell lands an elbow that stopped Pererra in his tracks for a moment.
Russell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Russell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pererra misses with the head strike.
Pererra dodges an elbow strike from Russell.
Pererra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pererra's brow.
Pererra missing with knees to the body.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Pererra avoids the damage to the body.
Russell lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Izzy Pererra has been cut.
Pererra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
Russell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Russell lands an elbow that stopped Pererra in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pererra avoids the elbow strike from Russell, against the cage.
Russell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pererra's defenses.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Russell throws an elbow but misses.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pererra avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Russell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pererra blocks an elbow strike.
Russell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pererra looking to throw knees to the head but Russell is blocking nicely.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Russell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pererra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pererra missing with knees to the body.
Pererra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Russell is defending well for now.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Russell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 Pererra is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pererra's brow.
Oh Pererra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters up against the cage, Russell throws an elbow but misses.
Pererra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pererra avoids the elbow strike from Russell, against the cage.
Russell lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Russell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Izzy Pererra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Russell moves into the clinch successfully.
Pererra seems to have got his legs back now.
Pererra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russell blocks it with crossed arms.
Pererra blocks an elbow strike from Russell.
Pererra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russell.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Pererra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Russell lands an elbow just above Pererra 's eye.
Pererra blocks an elbow strike from Russell.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Russell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pererra avoids the elbow strike from Russell, against the cage.
Pererra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Russell is defending well for now.
Russell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Pererra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pererra tries to pull guard but Russell holds him up against the cage and eventually Pererra drops back down to his feet.
Pererra tries to land knees in the clinch but Russell avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Pererra fails to land.
Pererra avoids the elbow strike from Russell, against the cage.
Russell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pererra lands a nice knee to the body.
Russell's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Russell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pererra's brow.
Pererra missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pererra missing with knees to the body.
Pererra missing with knees to the body.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pererra tries to pull guard but Russell won't allow it.
Pererra missing with knees to the body.
Russell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pererra avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Russell.
Pererra trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Russell.
Russell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pererra blocks an elbow strike from Russell.
Pererra misses with some punches.
Russell managing to block the knees to the body from Pererra.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Pererra blocks the elbow strike.
Pererra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
Pererra blocks an elbow strike from Russell.
Russell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pererra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pererra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Russell smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izzy Pererra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell tries to clinch there but Pererra circles away.
Pererra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russell is looking to clinch but Pererra is avoiding it.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pererra blocks a jab.
And Pererra counters with a quick kick to the body but Russell blocks it.
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russell rushes Pererra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pererra tries to land knees in the clinch but Russell avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Russell throws an elbow but misses.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pererra blocks the elbow strike.
Pererra avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Pererra blocks an elbow strike.
Pererra missing with knees to the body.
Pererra lands a nice knee to the body.
Russell misses with a knee strike.
Pererra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pererra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Russell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Pererra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Russell avoiding damage as Pererra throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pererra's brow.
Pererra tries to land knees in the clinch but Russell avoids the damage to the body.
Russell misses with an elbow strike.
Russell throws an elbow that misses.
Russell misses with an elbow over the top.
Russell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pererra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
Russell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pererra trying to land knees to the body.
Russell managing to block the knees to the body from Pererra.
Pererra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Russell's face.
It looks like Reece Russell has been cut.
Reece Russell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pererra prevents a body shot from Russell.
Russell lands a damaging elbow.
Pererra blocks a body shot from Russell.
Pererra missing with knees to the body.
Pererra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws an elbow but it misses.
Pererra jumps guard but Russell stands there with Pererra around his waist. Pererra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Russell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Russell throws an elbow but it misses.
Pererra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Russell to keep the fight standing.
Pererra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Russell avoiding damage as Pererra throws knees to the body.
Pererra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russell lands an uppercut.
Pererra avoiding damage as Russell throws knees to the body.
Russell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pererra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russell.
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Russell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell lands an elbow inside.
Russell lands a nice elbow.
Pererra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pererra avoids the elbow strike from Russell, against the cage.
Russell lands an elbow that stopped Pererra in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Russell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Russell has managed to clinch.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Pererra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pererra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russell.
Pererra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russell.
Pererra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
Russell lands a damaging elbow.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russell avoiding damage as Pererra throws knees to the body.
Pererra avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Russell has Pererra pressed against the cage. He pushes Pererra back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Russell throws a beautiful elbow that sends Pererra crashing to the floor! Russell piles on the pressure with more strikes! Pererra is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Russell!
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