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WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Graham (ranked 5211 p4p, 24942 weight class) and Jari Sillanpaa (ranked 256 p4p, 295 weight class). Sillanpaa has chosen Jari Sillanpää-Satulinna as his entrance music. Jari Sillanpaa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jari Sillanpaa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham gets tackled into the cage by Sillanpaa. Sillanpaa maintains the clinch.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sillanpaa smiles and moves away.
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sillanpaa defends well and Graham ends up having to push Sillanpaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The referee calls for Sillanpaa to work.
Graham pulls guard.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sillanpaa is posturing up here but Graham has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sillanpaa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sillanpaa has to tap! Slick submission there by Graham !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Graham !
Jari Sillanpaa spoke after the fight, saying 'Run away, now! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 3505 p4p, 5328 weight class) and Jeremy Marks (ranked 474 p4p, 572 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Marks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Daniels clinches up with Marks and pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Marks's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marks wants to stall.
Come on Daniels - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Daniels lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daniels has Marks pressed against the cage.
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Daniels's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daniels checks it well.
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Marks counters with a thumping low kick.
Daniels throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Marks misses.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Marks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Daniels checks a low kick from Marks.
Marks is looking to land body kicks.
Marks sizes up Daniels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Marks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Daniels scores with a jab. Marks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Marks does it's job there.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Marks is looking to slow Daniels down with leg kicks.
Marks lands a nice looking body shot.
Marks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels walks into a straight right hand from Marks.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marks.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marks circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marks misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Marks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marks misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels tries to work over Marks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Marks tries to move into range but Daniels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Marks scores with a decent looking hook.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels moves forwards but Marks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Marks tenderised Daniels's leg. Daniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daniels. That did some damage!
Marks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marks. Daniels shrugs it off though.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Marks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels connects with the punch.
Daniels throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Marks raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Daniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Marks.
Marks scores with a head kick.
Marks with a nice cross.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marks lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
 Daniels is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Marks lands a beautiful left hook that drops Daniels. Daniels tries to recover but Marks is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Daniels lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Marks!
An out of breath Jeremy Marks 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lieutenant Nog (ranked 1876 p4p, 2308 weight class) and Lothar Matthaus (ranked 282 p4p, 345 weight class). Nog comes to the cage accompanied by House of Pain - Put on Your Shit Kickers. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lieutenant Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lothar Matthaus!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nog throws out a leg kick but Matthaus moves out of range and Nog only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Matthaus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matthaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Nog controls his hands.
Nog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthaus has him pressed against the cage.
Matthaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthaus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nog.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthaus.
Matthaus tries to throw a body punch but Nog avoids it by throwing Matthaus back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Matthaus.
Nog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matthaus gets through Nog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthaus looks to land a right hand but Nog moved out of range.
Nog throwing a counter right hand but Matthaus manages to avoid it.
Nog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthaus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nog with a body shot.
Nog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthaus.
Matthaus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nog, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthaus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nog.
Matthaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthaus misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nog misses with some punches.
Matthaus has a couple of punches blocked by Nog.
Nog working hard to break the clinch.
Matthaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Nog backwards.
A short uppercut from Matthaus.
Nog blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nog wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthaus won't allow it.
Matthaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matthaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthaus lands a nice uppercut.
Matthaus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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 nice glancing elbow lands by Matthaus.
 It looks like Lieutenant Nog has been cut.
Nog working hard to break the clinch.
Matthaus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Matthaus.
Nog misses with some punches.
Matthaus prevents Nog from breaking the clinch.
Matthaus scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nog.
Matthaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Nog manages to break the clinch.
Matthaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Matthaus misses its intended target.
Matthaus lands with an overhand left.
Matthaus pushes Nog up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthaus misses with a punch to the body.
Matthaus has Nog pressed against the cage, preventing Nog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthaus lands a head shot.
Matthaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nog manages to avoid it.
Matthaus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthaus scores with a punch to the head.
Matthaus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nog is rocked!
Matthaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Matthaus.
Nog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Matthaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matthaus rushes Nog and presses him up against the cage.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Nog controls his hands.
Nog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Matthaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nog at a distance.
Matthaus wants to clinch.
Matthaus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Matthaus misses its intended target.
Matthaus clinches up against the cage.
Matthaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nog blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthaus.
Nog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nogs head.
Matthaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthaus lands a damaging elbow.
Nog avoids a wild elbow strike from Matthaus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nog takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike.
Nog working hard to break the clinch.
Nog blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lothar Matthaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lieutenant Nog's cut.
That's time! Nog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Matthaus. Those never looked like landing.
Nog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Lothar Matthaus has been cut.
Matthaus has closed the distance and engaged Nog in a clinch.
Nog breaks from the clinch.
Nog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthaus misses with a right hand
and Nog counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Matthaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthaus.
Nice uppercut lands for Matthaus. That snapped Nog's head back.
Matthaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nog feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Matthaus sprawling to the canvas! Matthaus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nog finish him?!
 Matthaus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthaus is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Nog doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Matthaus crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Matthaus's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lieutenant Nog!
Our winner, Lieutenant Nog, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Smith (ranked 2609 p4p, 3543 weight class) and Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 163 p4p, 196 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Earth, Wind & Fire- Let's Groove. Dylan Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrisinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Borrisinov.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borrisinov.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Borrisinov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Borrisinov.
A swing and a miss from Borrisinov.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Borrisinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borrisinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Borrisinov's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Borrisinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Borrisinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borrisinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Borrisinov saw that one coming.
Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borrisinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Borrisinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to bum rush Borrisinov with a series of wild strikes but Borrisinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Borrisinov misses with a hook.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Borrisinov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Borrisinov isn't so interested in that idea.
Borrisinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Borrisinov from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand but Borrisinov is controlling the position.
Borrisinov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov landing with the ground and pound.
Borrisinov lands a couple of digs.
Borrisinov throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith is looking to stand up but Borrisinov won't let him.
Borrisinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith wants to stand but Borrisinov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Borrisinov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borrisinov.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Borrisinov counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borrisinov wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Borrisinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borrisinov pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Borrisinov winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Borrisinov is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dylan Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Borrisinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.
Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dylan Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borrisinov manages to avoid it.
Borrisinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Borrisinov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Borrisinov cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borrisinov thinking.
Smith throws a body punch but Borrisinov moves out of range.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borrisinov manages to avoid it.
Borrisinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Borrisinov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borrisinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borrisinov on the ground.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Borrisinov is having none of it.
Borrisinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Borrisinov is having none of it.
Borrisinov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Borrisinov distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borrisinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borrisinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borrisinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borrisinov lands a couple of digs.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Borrisinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Borrisinov distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borrisinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith is wriggling around but Borrisinov manages to pass to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Borrisinov connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Borrisinov thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov working Smith over with strikes.
Borrisinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borrisinov.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Borrisinov is controlling him well.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov lands with a punch from half guard.
Borrisinov prevents Smith from standing back up.
Borrisinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Borrisinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to kick Borrisinov off but Borrisinov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borrisinov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Borrisinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Borrisinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Borrisinov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Borrisinov moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Borrisinov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith tries to escape but Borrisinov is in control.
Borrisinov wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borrisinov connects with a decent elbow.
Borrisinov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Smith bucks up and tries to throw Borrisinov off but instead Borrisinov has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is covering up but some of the strikes from Borrisinov are getting through and doing damage.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Borrisinov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov is in full control for now.
Borrisinov wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is covering up but some of the strikes from Borrisinov are getting through and doing damage.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Borrisinov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Smith. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Borrisinov is working the ground and pound. Can Smith escape?
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov is in full control for now.
Borrisinov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Borrisinov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Borrisinov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Smith up.
Borrisinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borrisinov tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Borrisinov lands strikes to the head.
Borrisinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Borrisinov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Borrisinov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Borrisinov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Smith to escape the position.
Borrisinov lands a shot to the head.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov punches Smith on the ear.
Borrisinov punches Smith on the ear.
Smith is rocked!
Smith is keeping busy.
Borrisinov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Smith. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Borrisinov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Smith to escape the position.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borrisinov is punishing Smith with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Smith right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volodimir Borrisinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Borrisinov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodimir Borrisinov!
Volodimir Borrisinov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blade Blake (ranked 2376 p4p, 2966 weight class) and Joel Sikoa (ranked 353 p4p, 426 weight class). The key to victory for Blade Blake has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 Las Vegas, Blade Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joel Sikoa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake is looking to clinch but Sikoa is avoiding it.
Sikoa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sikoa is in Blake's guard.
Sikoa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blake working for a triangle but Sikoa defends it easily.
Blake seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sikoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sikoa trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Sikoa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blake working for a triangle but Sikoa defends it easily.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sikoa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikoa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sikoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Sikoa from controlling successfully.
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sikoa being controlled here momentarily.
Blake trying to control the position.
Sikoa stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position.
Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Sikoa 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.
Sikoa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sikoa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blake trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikoa stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position.
Sikoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sikoa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blake has his hands on Sikoa's head, controlling the position.
Blake is looking for a triangle but Sikoa pushes his legs off easily.
Sikoa is stalling in the full guard.
Sikoa trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Sikoa is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sikoa trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Sikoa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sikoa.
Blake darts in and clinches Sikoa up against the cage.
Blake drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake is trying to keep Sikoa in close.
Sikoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sikoa has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sikoa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Blade Blake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sikoa looks for a takedown but Blake sprawls well.
Blake is looking to clinch but Sikoa is avoiding it.
Sikoa throws a fast counter high kick but Blake manages to duck under it in time.
Sikoa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blake swivels and escapes.
Sikoa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blake's waist but Blake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sikoa off to one side.
Blade Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Sikoa.
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Blake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Sikoa defends easily.
Sikoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sikoa controls the pace.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Sikoa is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sikoa being controlled here momentarily.
Sikoa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blake is looking for a triangle but Sikoa pushes his legs off easily.
Blake looking to control.
Sikoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blake controls Sikoa momentarily but Sikoa frees himself.
Sikoa wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake has his foot on Sikoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sikoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Sikoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sikoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sikoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sikoa wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Sikoa is stalling in the full guard.
Blake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sikoa is sitting in close to Blake's body. Blake has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sikoa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sikoa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Blake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blade Blake!
Our winner, Blade Blake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Dude (ranked 2258 p4p, 2695 weight class) and Bronze Bomber Chai (ranked 259 p4p, 299 weight class). Heavy Dude has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heavy Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronze Bomber Chai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Heavy Dude has been cut.
Dude swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws out a counter right but Dude avoids it with no problem.
Dude misses with a jab to the body
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heavy Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Dude 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dude misses with a left hand
and Chai scores with a counter punch that sends Dude to the canvas! Chai smells blood - he's punishing Dude with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dude has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronze Bomber Chai!
Bronze Bomber Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Corbin (ranked 1737 p4p, 1969 weight class) and Phillip Coles (ranked 263 p4p, 299 weight class). Phillip Coles will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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219
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Corbin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Coles!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coles misses with a hook. Corbin ducked under it nicely.
Coles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Corbin misses its intended target.
Coles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corbin manages to avoid it.
Corbin throws out a loose jab but Coles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corbin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coles moves away.
Corbin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coles takes a swing at Corbin's ribcage but misses.
Coles cracks Corbin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corbin slips a jab and a cross from Coles.
Corbin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corbin clinches up against the cage.
Coles throws a head punch that misses.
Corbin just leaning against Coles, taking a breather.
Corbin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Corbin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corbin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corbin breaks the clinch.
Corbin slips a straight right by Coles.
Corbin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coles misses with an uppercut. Corbin saw that one coming.
Corbin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coles throws out the jab.
Corbin is looking to counter the offense by Coles and move into the clinch.
Coles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corbin's head.
Corbin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corbin scrambles back to his feet.
Coles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corbin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coles throws a jab when Corbin was well out of range.
Corbin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coles to score with a decent uppercut.
Coles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corbin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corbin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corbin lands with a right hand.
Coles misses with a series of wild punches.
Coles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coles missing with a left hand there. Corbin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corbin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corbin has closed the distance and engaged Coles in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coles.
Coles is trying to stall.
Coles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coles leaning against his opponent.
Coles blocking some punches.
Corbin blocks an uppercut.
Corbin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Corbin.
Coles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corbin presses Coles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coles taking a breather.
Coles pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corbin.
Corbin misses with some punches.
Coles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coles is working Corbin over against the cage.
Coles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corbin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corbin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corbin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corbin tries a body shot but Coles blocks it.
Coles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corbin struggles to land a body shot inside as Coles controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phillip Coles will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Corbin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coles.
Corbin misses with a looping left.
Coles lands with a nice body punch.
Coles just misses with a punch to the body.
Coles throws out a loose jab but Corbin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corbin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coles.
Corbin needs to keep his hands up - Coles had a free shot at his head there.
Corbin blocks a jab.
Coles cracks Corbin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corbin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corbin with a poor takedown
and Coles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles cracks Corbin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corbin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corbin takes a swing at Coles's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corbin. Coles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillip Coles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles throws a right and a left that Corbin avoids nicely.
Coles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corbin doesn't seem bothered though.
Coles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coles misses with a straight right.
Coles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corbin moves away.
Coles looks to land a left hand but Corbin moved out of range nicely.
Coles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coles throws a body shot but no joy.
Coles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coles throws a big shot that misses.
Corbin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corbin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coles has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Corbin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coles working hard to break the clinch.
Corbin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coles misses with a punch to the body.
Corbin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corbin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coles's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coles.
Corbin blocks a body shot from Coles.
Corbin tries to work over Coles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Coles.
Corbin digs a right hand into Coles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coles's gas tank.
Corbin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coles.
Corbin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Corbin misses with a punch on the inside.
Coles stalling in the clinch but Corbin improves position.
Coles misses with a punch to the body.
Coles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards.
Corbin misses with the head strike.
Corbin tries to throw a body punch but Coles avoids it by throwing Corbin back against the cage.
Corbin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corbin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coles or not.
Corbin gets through Coles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coles.
Corbin tries a body shot but Coles blocks it.
Corbin lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbin misses with a punch on the inside.
Corbin stalling.
Coles tries to stall but Corbin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coles is trying to maintain a safe position but Corbin gets an underhook and turns Coles into the cage.
Coles is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Corbin has denied him.
Corbin has a couple of punches blocked by Coles.
Ulysses Corbin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corbin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coles.
Corbin is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Corbin as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Coles.
Coles blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Coles fails to land.
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!
Corbin prevents a body shot from Coles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Coles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Coles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corbin moves out of range of the strikes.
Corbin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corbin.
As Coles tries to get set, Corbin tries to push him back and clinch up but Coles manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Corbin misses.
Coles throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corbin, as that shot connected.
Coles lunges at Corbin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corbin's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corbin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Corbin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corbin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Corbin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles wants to improve his position but Corbin is controlling well.
Corbin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Coles to regain full guard.
Coles trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coles holds on and takes a little breather.
Corbin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Corbin trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coles wants to stand and escape but Corbin is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corbin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Corbin throws a body punch but Coles moves out of range.
Coles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coles loads up on a big right hand but Corbin slips the punch.
Coles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phillip Coles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corbin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coles pulls Corbin in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbin won't allow Coles to sweep him here.
Corbin wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
Corbin being controlled here momentarily.
Coles is trying to control the position but Corbin postures up.
Ulysses Corbin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corbin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coles!
Coles is looking to take a break and control but Corbin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillip Coles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbin is trying to improve his position.
Corbin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Coles wants to get back to full guard.
Corbin is looking to take a break and control but Coles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coles is looking to control Corbin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coles avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coles is trying to stand.
Coles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corbin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corbin's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phillip Coles.
I've got Coles 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Coles!
Phillip Coles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blonde Brunson (ranked 1413 p4p, 3743 weight class) and Detritus Rubble (ranked 98 p4p, 208 weight class). Rubble has chosen Flux Pavilion x Feed Me - Survive (feat. meesh) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blonde Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Detritus Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubble throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunson feinted with a counter takedown.
Brunson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brunson fails with the takedown.
Rubble connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brunson momentarily.
Rubble uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brunson has time to react.
Rubble throws a jab when Brunson was well out of range.
Brunson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brunson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rubble keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubble is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brunson jumps into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble is trying to control Brunson's posture but Brunson avoids it.
Rubble is looking for a sweep.
Rubble can't do much from the bottom here.
Brunson is trying to get an arm triangle but Rubble is defending well.
Rubble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brunson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rubble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brunson seems to be working for a kimura but Rubble defends the submission attempt.
Rubble tries to roll over but Brunson keeps him under control.
Rubble has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rubble wants to control but Brunson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson is looking for a kimura but Rubble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brunson to get the leverage.
Rubble wants to get back to full guard.
Rubble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brunson is working away from the top position though.
Brunson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubble is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rubble defending well though.
Brunson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rubble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brunson.
Brunson thows a huge punch but Rubble dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson is keen to just control but Rubble is a slippery customer.
Rubble avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brunson.
Brunson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubble is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brunson seems to be working for a kimura but Rubble defends the submission attempt.
Brunson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rubble defends it well.
Brunson is keen to just control but Rubble is a slippery customer.
Rubble works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rubble working a defensive guard here.
Rubble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rubble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brunson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubble has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Rubble trying to control the position.
Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rubble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rubble looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brunson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brunson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rubble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rubble controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rubble wants to control but Brunson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brunson seems to be working for a kimura but Rubble defends the submission attempt.
Brunson prevents Rubble from improving his position.
Rubble is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brunson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brunson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rubble looking to control.
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rubble wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brunson is now in half guard.
Rubble makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rubble.
Brunson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubble has wrist control.
Brunson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rubble is keeping the position for now.
Brunson postures up and lands a big shot to Rubble's brow.
Rubble keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Rubble has his hands on Brunson's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blonde Brunson dominated that round.
That's time! Brunson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brunson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rubble is fending him off so far but Brunson persists. Nope, Rubble circles away and we're back to standing.
Rubble throws a looping overhand right but Brunson ducks down to avoid it.
Brunson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rubble tries to sprawl out of it but Brunson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rubble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rubble lands with a shot to the body.
Rubble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brunson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubble lands a jab to the head.
Rubble misses with a right hand
and Brunson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Rubble controls Brunson momentarily but Brunson frees himself.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson won't allow Rubble to sweep him here.
Rubble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brunson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubble can do to turn this around?
Rubble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brunson cracks Rubble with a solid left hand.
Rubble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brunson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubble has wrist control.
Brunson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brunson lands a couple of elbows.
Rubble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brunson forces his way into half guard.
Rubble wants to control but Brunson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rubble keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson stopping the sweep attempt from Rubble.
Brunson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brunson stands up over Rubble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rubble keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rubble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brunson is one step ahead there.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Rubble keeps moving.
Brunson postures up.
Blonde Brunson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubble is on top in guard.
Rubble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rubble is stalling in the full guard.
Brunson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brunson trying to strike off his back.
Brunson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubble defends it easily.
Rubble must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rubble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunson is keeping the position for now.
Brunson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rubble wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Brunson trying to keep a closed guard but Rubble is proving a slippery customer.
Brunson has his foot on Rubble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubble works his way back into a safe position though.
Rubble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brunson has his foot on Rubble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubble works his way back into a safe position though.
Rubble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rubble trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Rubble postures up and lands a big shot to Brunson's brow.
Rubble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brunson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubble has managed to get both his arms back between Brunson's legs - danger averted.
Rubble preventing the sweep.
Rubble trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Brunson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Brunson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubble defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson keeping moving, preventing Rubble from controlling successfully.
Brunson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blonde Brunson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rubble throws out a loose jab but Brunson uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Brunson with that takedown attempt.
Rubble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rubble connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brunson. Brunson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rubble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Detritus Rubble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubble catches Brunson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brunson gets a double leg takedown into Rubble's guard.
Brunson scoring with some ground and pound.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubble's head.
Brunson wants to pass the guard but Rubble is keeping the position.
Rubble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brunson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rubble is pulling down on Brunson's head to control his posture.
Rubble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brunson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson has his feet on Rubble's thighs here. He's pushed Rubble off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rubble screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blonde Brunson!
A very excited looking Blonde Brunson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lacasa (ranked 868 p4p, 498 weight class) and Tadahiro Nomura (ranked 67 p4p, 38 weight class). Lacasa comes to the cage accompanied by Hooligang - Joey Valence & Brae. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Lacasa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadahiro Nomura!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Lacasa.
Lacasa works over Nomura's head and body with a nice combination.
Nomura has managed to clinch.
Lacasa wants to get back to striking at distance but Nomura won't allow it.
Nomura is looking for a takedown.
Nomura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacasa's elbow.
Nomura has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lacasa is trying to keep an underhook but Nomura manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lacasa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lacasa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lacasa tries to get out of the position.
Nomura trying to mount his opponent but Lacasa defends it.
Nomura trying to control the action but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
Nomura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lacasa!
Lacasa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nomura on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nomura wants to control the pace but Lacasa is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomura looking for a guillotine from mount but Lacasa is having none of it.
Nomura working for a submission but Lacasa is keeping him at bay.
Nomura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lacasa has worked his arm free - good work by Lacasa!
Nomura tries for a kimura but Lacasa is defending well.
Nomura in the domination position with Lacasa hanging on.
Nomura tries for a kimura but Lacasa is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lacasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lacasa wants to control but Nomura postures up.
Nomura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nomura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nomura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomura has an Americana. Lacasa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nomura is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nomura hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tadahiro Nomura!
Tadahiro Nomura is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tadahiro Nomura 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Thorgard (ranked 747 p4p, 1114 weight class) and Vito Romero (ranked 108 p4p, 163 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 Vito Romero was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magnus Thorgard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Romero!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Thorgard slips under a jab from Romero.
Thorgard attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero throws a jab when Thorgard was well out of range.
Thorgard misses with the combination.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorgard moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Thorgard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorgard throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Thorgard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thorgard connects with a looping right hand.
Thorgard throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorgard.
Thorgard has been working on his balance at Combat Wombat Burrow, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Romero.
Thorgard moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Thorgard feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Thorgard moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Thorgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Thorgard connects with the punch.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Thorgard is out of range.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Thorgard moved out of range.
Thorgard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thorgard throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Thorgard.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero scores with a hook.
Thorgard swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Romero throws a body punch but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Thorgard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorgard.
Romero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorgard walks into a stiff left hand from Romero.
Thorgard swinging wildly here.
Thorgard throws a leg kick
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorgard misses the shot to the body.
Romero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vito Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorgard defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Thorgard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero scores with the left hand. Thorgard knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard scores with a one two! Romero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thorgard misses the jab.
Thorgard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Romero slips a jab from Thorgard.
Thorgard connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Thorgard.
Thorgard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorgard throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero moves out of range as Thorgard strikes.
Thorgard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
A jab from Romero misses.
Thorgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorgard misses with a double jab.
Vito Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorgard misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorgard.
Thorgard looking to score a takedown here. Romero is defending well but Thorgard drives through and ends up in Romero's guard.
Romero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Thorgard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thorgard working some strikes from top position.
Thorgard 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.
Romero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thorgard stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thorgard with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thorgard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thorgard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorgard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thorgard is working Romero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorgard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thorgard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero has his hands on Thorgard's head, controlling the position.
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thorgard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorgard missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero scores with a nice right hand.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Thorgard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romero is on top in guard.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thorgard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorgard wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
Thorgard trying to control the position here.
Thorgard keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero stands up from Thorgard's guard - Romero perhaps looking for a knockout.
Romero staying out of range there.
Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Thorgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorgard.
Thorgard staying out of range there.
Thorgard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorgard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Thorgard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romero in his tracks.
Thorgard scores with a nice strike.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magnus Thorgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorgard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorgard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Thorgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorgard misses with a looping right.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorgard.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorgard is just out of range.
Thorgard attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Thorgard misses.
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thorgard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Thorgard.
Romero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thorgard scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Thorgard is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thorgard drops an elbow to the side of Romero's head.
Thorgard is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thorgard prevents Romero from improving his position.
Thorgard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thorgard passes to side control.
Romero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Thorgard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard controls the position.
Romero wants to control but Thorgard postures up.
Thorgard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thorgard working away.
Thorgard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Romero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Romero takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thorgard scoring with punches and elbows.
Thorgard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Romero some visible discomfort.
Thorgard cracks Romero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thorgard scores with punches from side control.
Romero is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big shot lands for Thorgard! That's hurt Romero! Will he recover? Thorgard fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Magnus Thorgard 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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