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Cobra Kai: No Mercy 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyreece Sterling (ranked 24995 p4p, 24544 weight class) and Chump Baylor (ranked 639 p4p, 612 weight class). Chump Baylor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyreece Sterling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chump Baylor!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baylor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sterling was covering up waiting for the punch and Baylor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baylor landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baylor preventing the sweep.
Sterling has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Baylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baylor pushing down on Sterling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baylor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baylor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Baylor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sterling is looking for a sweep. Baylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sterling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sterling looking for a sweep. Not yet Sterling, not yet.
Baylor looking to pass the guard.
Sterling has momentary wrist control but Baylor slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baylor passes Sterling's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sterling wants to improve his position but Baylor is controlling well.
Sterling wants to get back to full guard but Baylor has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sterling is trying to improve his position.
Baylor happy to just control the position for now.
Baylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sterling is looking for a sweep.
Sterling gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Baylor seems content to control.
Sterling works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baylor 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baylor is working Sterling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sterling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baylor defends well.
Sterling being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baylor passes into half guard.
Baylor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sterling is desperately trying to improve his position but Baylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Baylor controlling the pace for now.
Sterling regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Sterling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sterling wants to sweep here but Baylor controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chump Baylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sterling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baylor avoids it really well and circles away.
As Sterling backs off Baylor throws a huge counter combo but Sterling manages to avoid it all.
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
Baylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sterling shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyreece Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling with a poor takedown
and Baylor counters by moving into the clinch.
Baylor avoiding damage.
Baylor has Sterling pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Baylor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sterling tumbling to the mat - Baylor dives into Sterling's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sterling's guard.
Sterling wants to improve his position but Baylor is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling has hold of Baylor's hands but Baylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baylor is taking a breather. Sterling says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sterling manages to get to full guard.
Baylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sterling has a closed guard, preventing Baylor from standing up.
Sterling wants to sweep here but Baylor controlling him for the moment.
Baylor wants to pass the guard but Sterling is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Sterling has momentary wrist control but Baylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Sterling wants to sweep here but Baylor controlling him for the moment.
Baylor advances position into side control!
Sterling is trying to get back to half guard.
Baylor happy to just control the position for now.
Baylor tries to move to mount but Sterling blocks the move with his legs.
Chump Baylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baylor slows the pace down.
Sterling is looking for a sweep.
Sterling is trying to work for a sweep but Baylor has mounted him!
Sterling wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Baylor has the hooks in. Sterling is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Baylor is persistently looking for the submission but Sterling is defending it well.
Baylor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sterling's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baylor working for the choke.
Sterling tries to break free.
Sterling is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Baylor.
Baylor is hanging on to Sterling's back as he tries to escape.
Baylor lands a shot to the head.
Baylor is riding his opponent, not letting Sterling buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baylor is hanging on to Sterling's back as he tries to escape.
Baylor is riding his opponent, not letting Sterling buck him off.
Sterling rolls, trying to escape but Baylor keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chump Baylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baylor sprawls well. Baylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baylor.
Baylor working the ground and pound.
Baylor just content to control the position.
Baylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baylor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is looking to reverse the position.
Baylor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sterling is looking to regain half guard here but Baylor keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baylor gets to mount! Sterling was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Baylor working the ground and pound effectively.
Sterling taking shots to the head.
Baylor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baylor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sterling can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Baylor.
Baylor landing strikes from the mount.
 Sterling is rocked!
A big strike lands for Baylor! That's really hurt Sterling and he's turned his back - Baylor keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Baylor jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chump Baylor!
Chump Baylor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Punch Power (ranked 4773 p4p, 5656 weight class) and Mateo Embry (ranked 354 p4p, 377 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Punch Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateo Embry!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Power's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Embry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Power scrambles back to his feet.
Power throws a head kick but Embry moves out of range.
Embry connects with a jab.
Embry cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Embry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Embry sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Embry sprawls well initially but Power persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Embry manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Power misses the jab.
Power clinches with his opponent.
Power is looking to take this one to the mat.
Power trying to stall but Embry improves his position.
Embry pressing his opponent against the cage.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power wants the takedown. Embry is fighting it off but Power persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Embry's guard against the cage.
Power trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Embry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Embry wants to stand and escape but Power is having none of it.
Power sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Embry wriggles free and stands up.
Power misses with a left hand
and Embry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Embry jabs at Power's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Embry slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Embry circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Embry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Power is breathing heavily.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Embry avoids it really well and circles away.
Embry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Power jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Embry lands a body shot.
Power tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Embry.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Embry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Embry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embry lands the left hand.
Embry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Power shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Embry defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embry lands a nice shot to the body.
Power walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Embry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Power takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Embry lands with a straight right. Power didn't see that one coming.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Embry circles away.
Embry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Embry circles away.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Embry cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Embry lands with a cross.
Embry cracks Power with an open hand slap.
Power takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Embry lands a head shot.
Embry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Embry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Embry blocks a head kick by Power.
Embry misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Embry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Embry digs a good hook to Power's body.
Embry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Power with that takedown attempt.
Power tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Embry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mateo Embry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Power.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Embry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Embry, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries to clinch but Embry moves away
and Embry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Embry lands with a good body shot.
Embry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Embry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Embry swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Embry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embry lands with a right hand.
Power throws a sloppy head kick
and Embry counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Power does no damage.
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
Embry can't break the clinch.
Embry is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Embry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power wants to clinch.
Embry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Embry.
A left lands for Embry.
Embry works Power's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power shoots for a takedown but Embry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Embry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Embry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Power finds it's way round the side to connect with Embry's head.
Embry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Embry sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Embry to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Embry does no damage.
Power looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Embry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Embry.
Embry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Embry jabs Power to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Embry blocks a head kick by Power.
Power walks into a jab.
Embry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Embry keeps the fight on the outside.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Embry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Embry avoids the head kick by Power.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Embry unleashes a big counter combination but Power bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Embry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Embry scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Power avoids the body shot from Embry.
Power wants to clinch up but Embry keeps it at a distance.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Embry circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Embry counters with a nice uppercut.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Embry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Embry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Power misses with an uppercut
and Embry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power moves forwards but Embry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Embry 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!
Embry keeps the fight on the outside.
Power takes one on the button.
Embry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Embry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Embry pushes him off.
Embry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Embry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Power misses with an uppercut
and Embry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Embry circles away.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Embry with a hook.
Embry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Embry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Power jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Embry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Embry defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Power catches Embry right on the button with a cross.
Power is looking to clinch.
Power tries to clinch but Embry is having none of it.
Embry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Embry lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Embry.
Power tries to clinch up but Embry circles away and keeps his distance.
Embry throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Embry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Embry misses with a straight left.
Power slips a jab from Embry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Power darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Embry swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Embry tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power moves into the clinch.
Embry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Embry swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Embry pinned against the cage. Embry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embry with a hook.
Power is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Embry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power staying out of range there.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Embry circles away.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Embry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Embry. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power wants to clinch.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Embry as he connects with a hook.
Power darts in and clinches Embry up against the cage.
Power goes for a takedown attempt but Embry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Embry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Embry ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Embry cracks Power with an open hand slap.
Mateo Embry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Power wants to clinch up but Embry keeps it at a distance.
Embry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punch Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Embry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateo Embry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Embry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Embry!
A very excited looking Mateo Embry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaylen Brown (ranked 4961 p4p, 5534 weight class) and Gregory Leighton (ranked 470 p4p, 516 weight class). Leighton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bulls on Parade. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaylen Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregory Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighton gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leighton on the ground.
Leighton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leighton is aware though and is defending well.
Leighton tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Leighton passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leighton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Leighton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leighton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
Leighton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Leighton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Leighton taking a breather here.
Leighton cracks Brown with a big elbow.
Leighton trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leighton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Leighton has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leighton working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leighton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Leighton's body position as best he can.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leighton lands strikes from half guard.
Leighton is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leighton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Leighton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown trying to control but Leighton postures up.
Leighton works his way into full mount!
Leighton prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton with a couple of short strikes.
Brown is rocked!
Leighton postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Brown is out cold - huge knockout for Leighton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregory Leighton!
After winning the bout, Gregory Leighton 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Francis McLaughlin (ranked 5502 p4p, 5321 weight class) and Asdw Wqeweq (ranked 372 p4p, 366 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francis McLaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asdw Wqeweq!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wqeweq rushes McLaughlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McLaughlin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wqeweq fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wqeweq closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wqeweq tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McLaughlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
McLaughlin goes for a takedown attempt but Wqeweq pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wqeweq rushes McLaughlin and presses him up against the cage.
McLaughlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Wqeweq manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis McLaughlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wqeweq tries to pull guard but McLaughlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Wqeweq drops back down to his feet.
McLaughlin wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin tightens his grip and picks Wqeweq up, before dumping him to the ground. Wqeweq manages to land in guard.
McLaughlin drops back looking for a leg! Wqeweq is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wqeweq manages to kick McLaughlin off! McLaughlin jumps back into Wqeweq's guard.
McLaughlin postures up in Wqeweq's guard and throws a big left but Wqeweq blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin 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.
Wqeweq preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McLaughlin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaughlin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McLaughlin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wqeweq utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wqeweq working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McLaughlin is breathing heavily.
Wqeweq utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wqeweq avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wqeweq wants to stand and escape but McLaughlin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McLaughlin landing with the ground and pound.
McLaughlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Wqeweq has wrist control.
McLaughlin prevents Wqeweq from getting back to his feet.
McLaughlin lands a couple of digs.
McLaughlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wqeweq utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McLaughlin postures up in Wqeweq's guard and throws a big left but Wqeweq blocks it.
McLaughlin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLaughlin lands a couple of digs.
McLaughlin throws a big elbow that misses.
McLaughlin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McLaughlin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wqeweq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McLaughlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wqeweq working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLaughlin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wqeweq wants to stand but McLaughlin is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McLaughlin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLaughlin prevents Wqeweq from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wqeweq closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McLaughlin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wqeweq gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McLaughlin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wqeweq prevents it.
Wqeweq is trying to pull guard but McLaughlin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wqeweq tries to pull guard but McLaughlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Wqeweq drops back down to his feet.
Wqeweq tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McLaughlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
McLaughlin tries for a takedown but Wqeweq manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wqeweq tries to pull guard but McLaughlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Wqeweq drops back down to his feet.
Wqeweq tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McLaughlin is looking for a takedown.
Wqeweq tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McLaughlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wqeweq fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wqeweq tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McLaughlin smiles and moves away.
Wqeweq darts in and clinches McLaughlin up against the cage.
Wqeweq tries to pull guard but McLaughlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Wqeweq drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaughlin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wqeweq is defending well.
Wqeweq jumps guard but McLaughlin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McLaughlin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wqeweq pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wqeweq closes the distance and pushes McLaughlin back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis McLaughlin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wqeweq forces McLaughlin back against the cage and clinches.
Wqeweq fails to pull guard.
Wqeweq should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wqeweq manages to pull guard.
McLaughlin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McLaughlin throwing strikes from guard but Wqeweq blocks nicely.
McLaughlin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McLaughlin works over Wqeweq with some ground and pound from guard.
McLaughlin cracks Wqeweq with a solid left hand.
McLaughlin postures up and lands a big shot to Wqeweq's brow.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wqeweq can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin is in close to Wqeweq's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McLaughlin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McLaughlin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McLaughlin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McLaughlin lands with a punch from half guard.
McLaughlin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McLaughlin slips a nice elbow through Wqeweq's hands, connecting with Wqeweq's forehead.
McLaughlin is working for a submission of some sort.
McLaughlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wqeweq wants to get back to his feet.
McLaughlin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McLaughlin prevents Wqeweq from standing back up.
McLaughlin is working for a submission of some sort.
Wqeweq avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wqeweq defending well though.
McLaughlin is nestled in close to Wqeweq, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McLaughlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wqeweq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin lands with a punch from half guard.
Wqeweq blocking the ground and pound attempt from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wqeweq sees it coming and defends easily.
McLaughlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wqeweq is trying to stand back up but McLaughlin is controlling him
McLaughlin seems to be working for a kimura but Wqeweq defends the submission attempt.
McLaughlin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McLaughlin throwing shots but Wqeweq is blocking nicely.
McLaughlin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wqeweq sees it coming and defends easily.
McLaughlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McLaughlin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wqeweq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wqeweq is trying to stand back up but McLaughlin is controlling him
McLaughlin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wqeweq is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francis McLaughlin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio De Lima (ranked 4205 p4p, 3890 weight class) and Crash Klanoa (ranked 532 p4p, 508 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio De Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Klanoa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lima shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Lima showed some decent athleticism there.
Klanoa is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Lima lands a nice short elbow.
 It looks like Crash Klanoa has been cut.
De Lima not doing much here.
De Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klanoa is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klanoa works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Lima throwing strikes from guard but Klanoa blocks nicely.
De Lima wants to control from the top but Klanoa keeps moving.
Klanoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Lima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klanoa pulls De Lima in close to prevent any damage.
De Lima throws a big right hand that misses.
De Lima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Klanoa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
De Lima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klanoa is trying to control the position but De Lima postures up.
Klanoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Lima stands up over Klanoa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima postures up in Klanoa's guard and throws a big left but Klanoa blocks it.
De Lima chips away with some ground and pound.
That has opened up Crash Klanoa's cut even more.
De Lima content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
 Klanoa is rocked!
The cut above Crash Klanoa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Klanoa wants to sweep but no luck.
Klanoa is still in real trouble! Can De Lima finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klanoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Lima defends well.
De Lima arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Klanoa's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Helio De Lima!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tammy Cole (ranked 3495 p4p, 3921 weight class) and Dana Helwani (ranked 413 p4p, 446 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tammy Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dana Helwani!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helwani tries to clinch up.
Cole tries to bum rush Helwani with a series of wild strikes but Helwani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole looks to land a combination but Helwani avoids it well.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helwani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Helwani doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Helwani throws a head kick that misses.
Helwani tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooh!!! Cole has knocked Helwani down with a huge combo! Cole steps away and waves a wobbly Helwani back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Dana Helwani has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole misses with the combination.
Helwani wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helwani throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helwani has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cole closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Helwani! Cole dives in looking to finish! Helwani is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tammy Cole!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bing Bang (ranked 3025 p4p, 4025 weight class) and Gunner Mason (ranked 257 p4p, 325 weight class). Gunner Mason has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bing Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason swings away with a body shot that misses
so Bang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mason is wriggling around but Bang manages to pass to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bang'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.
Bang wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Bang working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bang prevents Mason from standing back up.
Mason is trying to control Bang's posture. Bang takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mason! Bang is rotating here... this could be the end... Mason is out! Bang has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bing Bang!
After winning the bout, Bing Bang 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Arlo Cash (ranked 1939 p4p, 3993 weight class) and Ned Chicane (ranked 172 p4p, 324 weight class). Arlo Cash has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150
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Basic striking
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arlo Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ned Chicane !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chicane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chicane tries a body shot but Cash blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chicane has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chicane is leaning against Cash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cash fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Cash's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cash manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chicane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cash is tightening it up a little... Chicane has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chicane reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chicane taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arlo Cash!
Arlo Cash thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Nakaya (ranked 3681 p4p, 1967 weight class) and Herio Lupsaka (ranked 450 p4p, 265 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Nakaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herio Lupsaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakaya dives in for a single leg takedown but Lupsaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakaya lands a takedown into guard.
Nakaya with a nice head shot there.
Nakaya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lupsaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nakaya trying to control the position here.
Lupsaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakaya has wrist control.
Lupsaka stands up over Nakaya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lupsaka throwing strikes but missing.
Lupsaka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakaya wants to sweep here but Lupsaka controlling him for the moment.
Nakaya trying to control the position here.
Nakaya looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupsaka throws a big right hand that misses.
Lupsaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakaya wants to sweep here but Lupsaka controlling him for the moment.
Nakaya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lupsaka stays in close to Nakaya's body and controls the position.
Nakaya controls Lupsaka momentarily but Lupsaka frees himself.
Nakaya keeping moving, preventing Lupsaka from controlling successfully.
Lupsaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lupsaka chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakaya wants to sweep but no luck.
Lupsaka throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakaya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lupsaka stands and throws Nakaya's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nakaya takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nakaya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakaya is trying to control Lupsaka's posture but Lupsaka avoids it.
Nakaya is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Lupsaka crashes against the mat.
Nakaya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lupsaka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupsaka working the head with strikes.
Nakaya takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakaya is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Nakaya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakaya is trying to get back to half guard.
Lupsaka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Nakaya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupsaka in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nakaya looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lupsaka turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herio Lupsaka!
Herio Lupsaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Stevenson (ranked 5618 p4p, 1385 weight class) and Gaston Tellurique (ranked 546 p4p, 187 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 Gaston Tellurique 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 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Tellurique !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tellurique moves into range and clinches up with Stevenson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tellurique obliges.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
Tellurique lands a nice uppercut.
Tellurique can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tellurique tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks with his arms.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.
I was talking to Stevenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
Tellurique keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Tellurique slows down the pace here.
Tellurique working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson looking for a takedown.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tellurique stalling.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stevenson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tellurique can turn it around.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique has Stevenson pressed against the cage.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tellurique - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tellurique working Stevenson over with knees to the body.
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson wants to break free but Tellurique has control.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Tellurique .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellurique scores with a shoulder strike.
Tellurique keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Tellurique with a knee to the head.
Tellurique tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tellurique misses with a knee to the head.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Tellurique gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tellurique effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique stops a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson fails to pull guard.
Tellurique stalling.
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevenson jumps guard but Tellurique turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but Tellurique turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but Tellurique forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Tellurique .
Tellurique trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
Tellurique tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Tellurique back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellurique .
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tellurique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tellurique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tellurique tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Tellurique fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Stevenson is trying to push Tellurique away but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique lands a right hand.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Tellurique lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Tellurique misses with a knee strike.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Gaston Tellurique seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tellurique keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique is struggling to control the position.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Tellurique with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tellurique 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.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellurique won't allow it.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Tellurique is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tellurique digs a right hand underneath Stevenson's ribcage. Stevenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tellurique prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson wants to break free but Tellurique has control.
Tellurique lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevenson up against the cage.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tellurique has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson.
Tellurique is pushing Stevenson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tellurique scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellurique missing with knees to the body.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tellurique tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Tellurique .
Stevenson is rocked!
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tellurique has Stevenson pushed against the cage.
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tellurique obliges.
Tellurique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tellurique dips a shoulder and cracks Stevenson with a mighty uppercut! Stevenson falls back against the cage and Tellurique unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stevenson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tellurique screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Tellurique !
During a confident post fight interview, Gaston Tellurique thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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