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Event:
Highland Games 208
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Udo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Udo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Udo with an uppercut!
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Udo misses.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Udo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Udo jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Udo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Udo circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Udo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Udo saw that one coming.
Udo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Udo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Udo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Udo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Udo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Udo scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas checks a low kick from Udo.
Udo misses with a straight right.
Udo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Udo avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udo thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Thomas cracks Udo with an open hand slap.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Udo.
Udo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas checks a leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Thomas rushes Udo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Udo off balance momentarily.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Udo is out of range.
Udo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Udo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Udo avoids nicely.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Udo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Udo moves out of range easily.
Udo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Udo backs up against the cage.
Udo scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Udo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Udo manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Udo's ribs.
Udo throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Crunch! Udo slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Udo misses with the combination.
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!
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Udo doesn't seem bothered though.
Udo throws a leg kick that misses.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas tries to work over Udo's front leg with a kick but Udo checks it.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Udo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Udo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Udo slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
A jab from Udo finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Udo.
Udo missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Udo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Udo.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Udo staying out of range there.
Udo throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Udo down.
Udo keeps the fight on the outside.
Udo scores with a kick to the body.
Thomas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Udo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Udo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Udo moved away.
Tim Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Udo misses with a double jab.
Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Udo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Udo checks the leg kick.
Udo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Udo.
Udo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas tries to clinch but Udo is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Udo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Udo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Udo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Udo misses with a looping right.
Udo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Udo moved away.
Thomas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Udo counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Udo to acknowledge the strikes.
Udo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Udo tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thomas throws a jab when Udo was well out of range.
Udo is looking to counter punch.
Udo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Udo.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas feints a jab promting Udo to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Udo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas jabs Udo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Thomas with a hook.
Udo throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Udo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Udo is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Udo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a body punch but Udo moves out of range.
Udo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Udo.
Thomas stuns Udo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Udo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thomas will feel that in the morning.
Udo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Udo connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas moves forwards but Udo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Thomas digs a good hook to Udo's body.
Udo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Udo's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Udo moves out of range.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Udo.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Udo tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas stuns Udo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Udo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Udo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Udo back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Udo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Udo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Udo tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Thomas.
Udo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Udo avoids it well.
A lazy body kick from Udo
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Udo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
enabling Udo to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udo manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas 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!
#R3#
Udo is looking to clinch.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Udo at a distance.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Udo blocks the body kick.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Udo's belly button to the back.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Udo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
Thomas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Udo.
Udo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Udo scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Udo there.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Udo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Udo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Udo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
A swing and a miss from Udo.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Udo is just out of range.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Udo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Udo pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Udo.
Udo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rama Udo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Udo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udo blocks a jab.
Thomas defending well as Udo loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Udo.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Udo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Udo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Udo avoids it well.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udo manages to avoid it.
Udo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Udo counters with an outside leg kick.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Udo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Udo.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Udo finish him?#T3#
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Udo misses with a looping right.
Udo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Udo dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Udo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Udo ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Udo back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Udo counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Udo cracks Thomas with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Udo.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Udo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Tim Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Udo throws out the jab. #T4#
Udo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Udo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Udo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Udo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Udo looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas scores with a jab. Udo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Udo's head back.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas tries a low kick but Udo avoids it.#CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Udo in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Thomas.
I've got Thomas 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Thomas!
A very excited looking Tim Thomas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Highland Games 206
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Udo.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaels tries to clinch but Udo moves away
and Udo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Michaels thinking. #CL#
Michaels moves into the clinch successfully.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
Michaels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Michaels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Udo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Udo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michaels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Michaels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Michaels breaks the clinch.
Michaels throws a hook but Udo avoids it easily.
Michaels throws a leg kick
and Udo counters with a nice uppercut.
Udo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Udo misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Michaels counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Udo blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Udo lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Udo keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Udo.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Udo cracks Michaels with an open hand slap.
Udo throws a sloppy body shot
and Michaels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Udo's knee momentarily.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Udo was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Udo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rama Udo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Udo misses with a body shot.
Udo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Udo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Michaels counters with a quick kick to the body but Udo blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Udo, right into the meat.
Udo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Michaels lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Udo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Udo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Udo lands a leg kick that knocks Michaels off balance momentarily.
Udo throws a chopping leg kick but Michaels manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Udo thumps Michaels with a low kick.
Udo with a hook.
Udo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Udo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaels takes one to the side of the head.
Michaels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Michaels takes the fight into the clinch.
Michaels cracks Udo with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Michaels as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rama Udo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Michaels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Michaels tries a body shot but Udo blocks it.
Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels tries a body shot but Udo blocks it.
Udo prevents a body shot from Michaels.
Udo throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Udo 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.
Michaels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Udo.
Michaels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Udos head.
Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Udo controls his hands.
Michaels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Udo.
#T1#
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Udo backwards.
Udo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Udo is pushing Michaels up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Udo blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Udo misses with some punches.
Udo misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels tries to work over Udo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Udo blocks the elbow strike.
Kristian Michaels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Michaels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Udo lands a nice uppercut.
Michaels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Udo prevents a body shot from Michaels.
Udo blocks an elbow strike from Michaels.
Udo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Michaels lands with a light punch inside.
Udo prevents a body shot from Michaels.
Udo lands a nice uppercut.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Michaels breaks the clinch.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Udo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Udo ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Udo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Udo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Udo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michaels slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Michaels dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Udo moves out of range as Michaels throws a body kick.
Udo looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
A nice side step and Udo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Udo connects with a high kick.
Michaels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Michaels lands a front kick.
Udo falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Michaels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michaels.
Michaels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Udo blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michaels.
Michaels stalling the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Michaels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Udo's brow.
Udo blocks a body shot from Michaels. #T1#
Udo blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels lands a body punch.
Udo scores with a shot to the side of Michaels's head.
Michaels is looking to control Udo's arms but Udo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Michaels has his back to the cage.
Michaels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Michaels throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Udo fails to land.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Udo misses with some punches.
#BC#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Udo tried to score with a low kick but Michaels checks it.
Michaels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Michaels lands a nice looking body kick.
Udo misses the shot to the body.
Udo thumps Michaels with a low kick.
Rama Udo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Udo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels tries to clinch there but Udo circles away.
Udo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Udo scores with a nice head shot.
Michaels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Michaels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Udo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Udo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Udo missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Udo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Michaels. Udo shrugs it off though.
Udo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kristian Michaels did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R4#
Michaels blocks a low kick nicely.
Rama Udo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Udo.
Udo throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
Michaels jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Michaels.
Michaels throws a good cross that connects.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michaels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michaels scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Udo finds it's target.
Udo lands a body shot.
Udo lands an overhand right.
Udo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Michaels looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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!
That kick from Michaels tenderised Udo's leg. Udo is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Michaels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michaels scores with a shot to the side of Udo's head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Udo.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Udo up against the cage.
Michaels presses Udo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
Michaels lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Michaels.
Michaels has Udo pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Udo blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Udo controls the action.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Udo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Udo throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Michaels scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels cracks Udo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Udo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Udo is not content to let Michaels control the position.
Michaels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michaels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 39:37
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 39:37
Judge William Gold scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Michaels!
An out of breath Kristian Michaels 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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Event:
Highland Games 201
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Shabazz moves in looking to clinch but Udo pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Shabazz.
Udo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udo throws a hook but Shabazz avoids it easily.
Shabazz slips under a jab from Udo.
Nice uppercut lands for Udo. That snapped Shabazz's head back.
Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Udo's hands.
Udo cracks Shabazz with an open hand slap.
Udo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Udo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Udo sets himself, and Shabazz steps forward looking for the clinch! Udo avoids it this time.
A combination from Shabazz does no damage.
Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Udo is just out of range.
Shabazz blocks a low kick nicely.
Udo misses with an uppercut.
Shabazz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shabazz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Udo counters with a left to the body.
Shabazz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shabazz.
Rama Udo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabazz misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Udo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shabazz - the referee stops the clock and Udo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shabazz. Udo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Udo misses with a wild body shot.
Udo misses the jab.
Udo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shabazz.
Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Udo's ribs.#CL2#
Shabazz has closed the distance and engaged Udo in a clinch.
Shabazz misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Shabazz.
Udo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Udo is defending well for now.
Udo is pressed up against the cage. Shabazz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Udo down to the mat. Udo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shabazz wants to counter with a clinch but Udo pushes him away.
Udo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabazz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Udo misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Shabazz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shabazz.
Shabazz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udo avoids it.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udo.
Shabazz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Udo's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Udo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Udo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Udo avoids the damage to the body.
Udo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Udo blocks with his arms.
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udo.
Udo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Shabazz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Udo blocks it.
Udo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Udo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shabazz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shabazz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Udo throws a head punch that misses.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Udo.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Udo taking a breather.
Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Udo blocks the elbow strike.
Udo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Udo trying to control the position but instead, Shabazz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Udo into the cage.
A short uppercut from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a head punch that misses.
Udo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shabazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Shabazz 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.
#R2#
Shabazz connects with a body shot that sends Udo's belly button to the back.
Shabazz connects with a nice looking jab.
Shabazz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Udo.
Udo's corner calls for a 1-2. Udo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Shabazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shabazz is working for takedown but Udo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz lands a nice elbow.
Shabazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Udo.
Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Mustafa Shabazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Udo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Udo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shabazz can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Udo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shabazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Udo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with an elbow strike.
Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Udo blocks an elbow strike.
Udo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Udo dodges an elbow strike from Shabazz.
Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Udo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Shabazz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rama Udo has been cut.
Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Udo is blocking nicely.
Shabazz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Udo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shabazz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Udo's brow.
Shabazz tries for a takedown but Udo manages to get underhooks.
Udo throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabazz.
Udo avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udo avoids it.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Udo controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Udo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shabazz.
Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shabazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shabazz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Udo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rama Udo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Shabazz.
Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Udo has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Shabazz lands with a left to the head.
Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Udo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabazz. #T4#
Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udo avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Udo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Udo blocking some punches.
Shabazz misses with an elbow strike.
Udo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz crunches a lovely knee into Udo's ribcage.
Shabazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shabazz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Udo's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
Shabazz lands an elbow inside.
Shabazz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rama Udo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crunch! Udo slams his shin into Shabazz's torso.
Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Udo is just out of range.
Shabazz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Udo backs up against the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Udo.
Mustafa Shabazz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Udo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shabazz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Udo rather than just go for the knockout.
Shabazz defending well as Udo loads up on a big left hand.
Shabazz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Udo finds it's way round the side to connect with Shabazz's head.
A big left from Udo misses.
Shabazz lands a jab to the nose.
Udo is looking to chop away at Shabazz's legs.
A head kick misses from Shabazz.
A shot to the liver by Shabazz. Beautiful body shot.
Rama Udo is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Udo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Udo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabazz with a hook.
Udo throws a leg kick but Shabazz moved away.
Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Udo.#T1#
Shabazz connects with a body shot.
Udo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Udo throws a leg kick but Shabazz checks it.
Udo misses with an uppercut.
Udo throws a shot to the body.
Udo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Udo scores with a sloppy right hand. Shabazz should have avoided that one.
Udo moves away from the strike by Shabazz.
A punch combination from Udo misses.
Udo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shabazz.
Shabazz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shabazz checks a low kick from Udo.
Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Udo.
Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Shabazz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Udo checks it.
Rama Udo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Udo cracks Shabazz with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabazz moves away.
Udo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range.
Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shabazz misses with a low kick as Udo jumps back.
Shabazz digs a good body shot into Udo's ribs.
Shabazz jabs Udo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Udo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Udo throws a leg kick that misses.
Shabazz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shabazz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shabazz throws the kick towards the body but Udo avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Udo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shabazzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Udo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Udo moves away from the strike by Shabazz.
Shabazz jabs at Udo's body.
Udo throws a hook but Shabazz avoids it easily.
Udo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shabazz counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Udo misses with a few strikes there.
Udo throws a head kick but Shabazz moves out of range.
A slow jab from Udo misses its intended target.
Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Udo's sensitive parts.
Shabazz throws a front kick that sends Udo stumbling back into the cage.
Udo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Udo misses with a straight left.
Udo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shabazz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shabazz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shabazz checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shabazz!
Shabazz tries to clinch there but Udo circles away.
Shabazz lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Shabazz forces Udo back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Shabazz wants to stall.
Udo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz looking to slow down the pace here.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udo.
Udo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Udo managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
A head punch on the inside from Udo fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Udo fails to land.
Shabazz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Udo struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Udo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mustafa Shabazz.
Well Shabazz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Shabazz!
A victorious Mustafa Shabazz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Highland Games 189
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Udo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Parker with a jab.#TD#
Udo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Parker struggling a bit here.
Udo is trying to move to mount but Parker reverses beautifully and ends up in Udo's guard.
Parker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parker is standing up over Udo. Udo looks to escape but Parker dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Parker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Udo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Parker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Udo!#T1#
Parker trying to control but Udo is having none of it.
Parker fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Parker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Udo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Parker tries to control but Udo wriggling away. #SUB2#
Parker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Udo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Udo is trying to get back to his feet.
Parker trying to control the position but Udo is working away. #T2#
Udo tries to escape but Parker is in control.
Udo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Parker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Udo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Udo'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.
Udo wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Parker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Parker prevents Udo from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Parker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Parker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Udo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Udo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Parker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Parker has an Americana. Udo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Parker is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Parker hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Warren Parker!
Warren Parker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Games 186
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Udo tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Rojas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Udo's guard.
Udo wants to stand but Rojas is controlling the position.
Udo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rojas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Udo wants to stand up but Rojas is controlling him. #ES2#
Udo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Udo.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Udo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rojas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Udo is trying to get an arm triangle but Rojas is defending well.
My spies in England Fight Club MMA inform me that Udo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Rojas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Rojas gets back to half guard.
Udo tries to pass to full mount but Rojas defends it.
Rojas tries to roll over but Udo keeps him under control.
Udo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Udo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rojas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Udo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Udo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rojas! #T2#
Rojas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Udo passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Rojas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Udo.
Rojas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rojas gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Udo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rojas wants to control but Udo is keeping busy.
Udo wants to pass the guard but Rojas is defending well. #SUB2#
Udo is looking for a kimura but Rojas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Udo to get the leverage. #T3#
Rojas is looking for a sweep. Udo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Udo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Udo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rojas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Udo.
Udo prevents Rojas from improving his position.
Udo wants to pass the guard but Rojas is defending well.
Rojas wants to control but Udo 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rojas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Udo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Udo is trying to work for a kimura but Rojas is defending well.
Udo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rojas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Udo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Udo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rojas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rojas shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Udo wants to finish this one by submission but Rojas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Udo. #SUB2#
Udo wants to finish this one by submission but Rojas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Udo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Udo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Udo connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Udo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rojas to score with a decent uppercut.
Udo throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
Udo tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Udo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rojas's half guard.
Rojas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Udo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Udo's back!
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!#SUB#
Rojas is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Udo has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rojas has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Udo taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rojas doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Soto Rojas!
Soto Rojas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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