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WEP 3: Hell Awaits PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stone Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker's entrance music is Gonna Fly Now. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Reis's choice of entrance music: Duality. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stone Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Reis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reis misses with a wild body shot.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Walker lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Reis can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Walker and Reis drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Walker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Walker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis comes into the arena with Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Danny Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reis.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Reis.
Reis misses with a double jab.
Reis wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reis.
No luck for Reis with that takedown attempt.
Reis tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reis's guard now.
Reis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Reis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reis is keeping the position for now.
Johnson pushing down on Reis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson prevents Reis from improving his position.
Reis is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Reis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reis!
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johnson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reis to take his back!
Johnson missing with punches from the back.
Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Reis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Johnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Johnson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Reis just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Reis fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Reis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Reis.
Johnson looks gassed!
Reis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Reis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Reis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Johnson dominated that 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.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Reis circles away.
Reis tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson tries to move to mount but Reis blocks the move with his legs.
Reis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is looking to control Reis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Reis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reis wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reis with a knee to the head.
Reis wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Reis is trying to stall.
Reis landing knees to the body.
Reis tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reis tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reis throws an elbow but misses.
Reis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Reis is blocking nicely.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Reis blocks with his arms.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson has Reis pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Reis lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Reis is blocking nicely.
Reis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson wants to break free but Reis has control.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reis blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Reis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reis stalling against the cage.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Reis has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Reis breaks from the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Reis to sweep him here.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Reis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reis with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reis throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Reis trying to control here.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Reis is defending it quite comfortably.
Reis manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Reis is looking to clinch.
Ricardo Reis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Reis circles away and keeps his distance.
Reis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Reis tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Reis connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Reis avoids them all with ease.
Reis pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Reis around his waist. Reis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reis tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Reis tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Reis blocks it.
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Reis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Reis tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reis tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reis tries to clinch up.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Reis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Reis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis misses with a body kick.
Reis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Reis tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reis blocks it with crossed arms.
Reis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Reis.
Reis clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Reis managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Reis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Reis keeps it at a distance.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Reis tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Reis.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reis tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Reis breaks from the clinch.
Reis lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reis scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Reis tries to pass.
Reis postures up.
Reis stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ricardo Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Johnson.
I've got Johnson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Hoefman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvin Hoefman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melvin Hoefman!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoefman stuffs the takedown attempt from Dassler. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoefman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoefman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dassler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoefman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dassler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoefman has Dassler in his guard.
Hoefman keeping moving, preventing Dassler from controlling successfully.
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dassler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoefman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoefman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dassler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dassler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoefman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dassler trying to control but Hoefman is working from the bottom.
Hoefman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoefman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoefman working for a triangle but Dassler defends it easily.
Hoefman has a closed guard, preventing Dassler from standing up.
Dassler throwing strikes but missing.
Dassler stopping the sweep attempt from Hoefman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoefman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hoefman trying to keep a closed guard but Dassler is proving a slippery customer.
Hoefman looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dassler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoefman keeping moving, preventing Dassler from controlling successfully.
Hoefman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
Dassler throws and elbow that misses. Hoefman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dassler's guard. Nice move by Hoefman!
Dassler is trying to keep Hoefman in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoefman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hoefman trying to control the position but Dassler is working away.
Dassler tries to improve position but can't.
Hoefman cracks Dassler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hoefman stands up.
Hoefman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dassler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dassler is looking for a sweep.
Dassler gets back to half guard.
Dassler is looking to improve his position.
Dassler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hoefman wants to control but Dassler is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dassler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dassler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
It looks like Dassler is going to stand back up.
Hoefman looking for submissions off his back.
Hoefman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dassler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dassler's back!
Dassler is really stuck here.
Hoefman scores with punches and elbows.
Hoefman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dassler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dassler for a finish.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dassler takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Hoefman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dassler tries to clinch but Hoefman moves out of range.
Dassler is rocked!
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Hoefman is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Dassler is in big trouble! Hoefman is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Dassler. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Melvin Hoefman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stasiek Burdon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crap bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burdon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Linkin Park - Bleed it out. Stasiek Burdon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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196 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stasiek Burdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crap bag!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Burdon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burdon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
bag gets a takedown into half guard.
bag is trying to work for a kimura but Burdon is defending well.
bag controlling the action here.
Burdon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
bag stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Burdon clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdon is trying to break free.
bag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burdon smiles and moves away.
Burdon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burdon has had enough of the clinch but bag keeps him there for the moment.
bag stalling in the clinch but Burdon improves position.
bag is pressed up against the cage. Burdon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag bag down to the mat. bag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice combination there by bag.
bag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
bag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burdon counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burdon working away.
Burdon throws an elbow but bag slips to the side and avoids it well.
Burdon stands up and beckons bag to his feet.
Burdon with a poor takedown
and bag decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burdon's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stasiek Burdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burdon is breathing heavily.
Burdon wants to stand up but bag is controlling him.
bag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bag wants to control from the top but Burdon keeps moving.
bag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
bag scoring with punches to the head and body.
bag wants to control from the top but Burdon keeps moving.
Burdon is trying to control the position but bag postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bag misses with a head kick.
bag scores with a takedown into Burdon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bag with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burdon looking to hit a scissor sweep but bag is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burdon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
bag controls from within his opponent's guard.
bag looking to sit in guard and control but Burdon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
bag uses the cage to get back to his feet.
bag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burdon counters by clinching up.
Burdon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but bag regains guard immediately.
bag pulls Burdon in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burdon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burdon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burdon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burdon postures up.
bag working for a triangle but Burdon defends it easily.
Burdon trying to control the position from guard on top but bag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burdon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of bag's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crap bag dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burdon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burdon trying to control but bag is working from the bottom.
bag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burdon stands up and waves to bag to follow him.
Burdon shoots for a takedown but bag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body punch from bag.
bag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burdon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in bag's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
bag looking for a sweep. Not yet bag, not yet.
Burdon wanted to stand there but bag had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
bag has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burdon has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdon decides to stand back up.
Burdon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and bag counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burdon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
bag trying to control but Burdon is working from the bottom.
bag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burdon is keeping the position for now.
Burdon looking for a sweep. Not yet Burdon, not yet.
Burdon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
bag advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, bag seems content to control.
Burdon is looking for a sweep. bag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
bag seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burdon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burdon is not content to let bag control the position.
bag stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Burdon to get to his feet.
bag listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burdon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
bag makes his way to full guard. A much better position for bag.
bag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burdon is one step ahead there.
Burdon wants to stand and escape but instead bag has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bag postures up and lands a big shot to Burdon's brow.
Burdon kicks bag off and gets to his feet.
bag stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stasiek Burdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burdon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Burdon or perhaps it was just good defense by bag which made him look bad.
Burdon shoots in and drives through. bag sprawls well.
Burdon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burdon pivots, looking for a leg kick but bag is out of range and Burdon settles back down.
bag with a poor takedown
and Burdon counters by clinching up.
The is referee keeping an eye on Burdon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
bag pulls Burdon into guard.
bag throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bag manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burdon manages to get himself to full guard.
Burdon wants to stand but bag is controlling the position.
bag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burdon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in bag's guard.
Burdon stands up from bag's guard - Burdon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Burdon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burdon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burdon showed some decent athleticism there.
bag tries to get to full guard but Burdon has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bag wants to control but Burdon is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stasiek Burdon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burdon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and bag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
bag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burdon counters by moving into the clinch.
Burdon gets underhooks to prevent bag's takedown attempt.
Burdon can't get the takedown.
Burdon is working for takedown but bag is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stasiek Burdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burdon prevents the takedown attempt.
Burdon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
bag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
bag shoots for a takedown but Burdon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
bag gets the takedown into side control.
Burdon is trying to improve his position.
bag decides to take the fight back to the feet.
bag gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burdon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
bag is looking to stand up but Burdon isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bag is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burdon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
bag is trying to keep Burdon in close.
bag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
bag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burdon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
bag looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Burdon!
bag lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burdon hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bag with a couple of short strikes.
bag looking to control but Burdon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burdon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Burdon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burdon is trying to stand back up but bag is controlling him
Burdon is trying to escape back to his feet but bag uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Burdon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but bag wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burdon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burdon is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bag decides to stand back up.
Burdon has managed to clinch.
bag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
bag has closed the distance and engaged Burdon in a clinch.
bag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burdon just stands there and leans against the cage.
bag struggles to land a body shot inside as Burdon controls his hands.
Burdon is working for takedown but bag is calmly controlling the position for now.
bag wants to break free but Burdon has control.
bag wants a takedown but no success here.
bag tries to score a body lock takedown but Burdon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burdon is trying to maintain a safe position but bag gets an underhook and turns Burdon into the cage.
bag pulls guard effortlessly.
Burdon passes bag's left leg - he's now in half guard.
bag tries to roll over but Burdon keeps him under control.
Burdon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
bag pushes Burdon off looking to stand but Burdon dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdon decides to stand up.
Burdon closes this distance looking for a takedown but bag circles away.
Burdon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
bag managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Burdon.
Burdon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burdon working the ground and pound.
Burdon is looking to take a break and control but bag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stasiek Burdon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bag can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bag is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burdon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stasiek Burdon.
I think Burdon 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Crap bag!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Santana has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joey Marks's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joey Marks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Santana!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks swinging wilding here.
Marks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Marks moves in looking to clinch but Santana pushes him off.
Santana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marks gets underhooks to prevent Santana's takedown attempt.
Marks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Marks jumps guard and drags Santana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Santana is in close to Marks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marks is trying to control the position but Santana postures up.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Marks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Marks is retaining full guard.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Santana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana pushing down on Marks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marks is in trouble now - Santana has advanced to mount!
Santana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marks is desperately trying to improve his position but Santana has a good base and remains in mount.
Santana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Santana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santana dominating with strikes here.
Santana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marks is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks is desperately trying to improve his position but Santana has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Santana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marks is bucking up trying to escape but Santana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Santana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santana unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Santana controlling from mount.
Santana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Santana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santana cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marks is working to get back to half guard.
Santana putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santana controlling the position easily from mount.
Santana putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks wants to control but Santana is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks is trying to escape the mount.
Marks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santana controlling the position easily from mount.
Santana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marks is looking to escape.
Santana blocks Marks's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Santana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Santana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marks lands a high kick!
Marks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santana counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marks's guard now.
Santana is in close to Marks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Marks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana is in close to Marks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santana trying to control but Marks is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Carlos Santana just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marks wants to clinch
and Santana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Marks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marks is trying to control the position but Santana postures up.
Marks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santana has picked Marks up and slammed him! Marks can't keep hold of the triangle and Santana manages to pass to side control!
Santana is staying tight to Marks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Marks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santana is looking to take a break and control but Marks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santana's best efforts.
Marks gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now.
Santana won't allow Marks to get back to his feet.
Marks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santana is sitting in close to Marks's body. Marks has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Santana is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Santana is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Marks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joey Marks!
Joey Marks is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruffin Farley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ruffin Farley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ruffin Farley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruffin Farley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Lima!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima clinches.
A short left from Lima.
Lima breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lima as Farley shoots in.
Farley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lima swivels and escapes.
Lima pushes Farley up against the cage in a clinch.
Farley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lima pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruffin Farley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farley has a takedown stuffed.
Lima scores a takedown into full mount!
Lima looking to control but Farley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima working Farley over with strikes here.
Farley is rocked!
Lima lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Farley! Lima sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Farley and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlos Lima!
Carlos Lima is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christoper Midura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christoper Midura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Midura lands a body shot.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson stops Midura from standing up.
Midura 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.
Midura looking to control.
Johnson prevents Midura from getting back to his feet.
Johnson won't allow Midura to sweep him here.
Midura controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Midura keeps moving.
Midura working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Midura is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Midura circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Midura sprawls well.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christoper Midura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Johnson.
Midura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Midura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson scores with a takedown into Midura's guard.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Midura finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson prevents Midura from getting back to his feet.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Midura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Midura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Midura keeps moving.
Midura wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Midura is breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to control but Midura is working from the bottom.
Johnson passes Midura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Midura trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Midura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Midura misses with a straight left.
Midura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Midura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Midura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Midura. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Midura tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Midura to the ground. Midura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Midura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Midura, as that shot connected.
Midura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Midura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson passes Midura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Midura dodges it nicely.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Midura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Midura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson trying to control the action but Midura is working from the bottom.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midura is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Midura defends it.
Midura tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Midura is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Midura lands a nice shot to the body.
Midura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Midura sprawls well.
Midura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson prevents Midura from breaking the clinch.
Midura gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Midura slows down the pace here.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Midura wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Midura prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson is working for takedown but Midura is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midura wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Midura has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Midura is trying to break free.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Midura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Midura wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Midura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Midura is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson has Midura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Midura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Midura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Midura is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Midura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Midura trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson cracks Midura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Midura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Midura tries to get out of the position.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christoper Midura 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.
Midura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Midura.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Christoper Midura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christoper Midura is winning the standup battle so far.
Midura cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Midura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson working away.
Johnson trying to control the position but Midura is working away.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Midura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to control but Midura wriggling away.
Midura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Midura is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Johnson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Midura is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Johnson!
Wayne Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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pop
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