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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipo Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Wogalicious. Filipo Greco has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Filipo Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Greco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greco fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Greco's head.
Silva jumps guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Greco controlling him for the moment.
Silva trying to control the position.
Greco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to hold Greco in close to prevent damage but Greco has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Greco keeps him under control.
Greco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greco clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Greco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Greco goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greco misses the jab.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Greco shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Greco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filipo Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Greco gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Greco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Greco working away.
Silva is not content to let Greco control the position.
Greco is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Greco easily slips into full mount!
Greco controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipo Greco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva tries to clinch there but Greco circles away.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Greco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Greco controlling him for the moment.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Greco slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Greco gets to mount! Silva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greco controlling the pace for now.
Silva can't escape the position.
Greco lands a heavy elbow.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Greco raining down shots from the mount!
Silva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Silva trying to control the position but Greco manages to sink in the hooks.
Silva covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Greco keeps control of the position.
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Greco has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greco throwing damaging strikes from the back! Silva could be in trouble here!
Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Greco gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipo Greco dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Greco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greco is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Filipo Greco!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chandler Bing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Dillon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bing tries to clinch up but Dillon circles away and keeps his distance.
Bing tries to clinch but Dillon moves out of range.
Bing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bing tries to clinch up but Dillon circles away and keeps his distance.
Bing misses with a takedown attempt - Dillon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler Bing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bing feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dillon 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.
Dillon punching from the bottom - just letting Bing know he's still in a fight.
Bing won't allow Dillon to sweep him here.
Dillon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bing stopping the sweep attempt from Dillon.
Bing trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon wants to sweep here but Bing controlling him for the moment.
Bing trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bing tries to clinch up.
Bing ducks under a wild hook from Dillon.
Bing tries to clinch up.
Dillon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Bing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillon tries to bum rush Bing with a series of wild strikes but Bing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bing throws a head kick but Dillon moves out of range.
Bing misses with a low kick as Dillon jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bing gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bing looking for a sweep. Not yet Bing, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bing working a defensive guard here.
Bing 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.
Dillon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dillon distracts Bing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bing misses with a takedown
and Dillon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bing is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dillon advances position into side control!
Dillon scoring with punches from side control.
Dillon trying to control the position but Bing is working away.
Dillon cracks Bing with a big right hand but Bing just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bing takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bing regains half guard.
Bing is trying to control but can't.
Dillon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bing defending well though.
Dillon lands strikes from half guard.
Dillon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dillon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bing trying to hold on to Dillon's head to control him but Dillon postures up.
Bing taking some punishment here, with Dillon in his half guard.
Bing trying to control from the bottom.
Dillon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dillon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dillon 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.
Bing tries to clinch
and Dillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bing tries to clinch
and Dillon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bing tries to pull guard but Dillon holds him up against the cage and eventually Bing drops back down to his feet.
Bing tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bing is looking to control Dillon's arms but Dillon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bing has his back to the cage.
Bing ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bing no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dillon looking to pass the guard.
Dillon connects with a couple of short punches.
Bing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bing keeping moving, preventing Dillon from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dillon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing keeping moving, preventing Dillon from controlling successfully.
Bing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillon cracks Bing with a solid left hand.
Bing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillon works over Bing with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillon distracts Bing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bing is trying to control the position but Dillon postures up.
Dillon passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Dillon.
Bing wants to control but Dillon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dillon wants to free his trapped foot but Bing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillon.
Bing gets full guard.
Dillon is looking to work some ground and pound but Bing has wrist control.
Dillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bing tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon throws a body punch but Bing moves out of range.
Dillon takes a swing at Bing's ribcage but misses.
Bing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dillon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bing's guard.
Bing has his foot on Dillon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dillon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dillon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bing throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bing working for a triangle but Dillon defends it easily.
Johnny Dillon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing is trying to hold Dillon in close to prevent damage but Dillon has managed to pass into half guard.
Dillon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dillon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bing looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bing gets caught flat footed, as Dillon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dillon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bing's head.
Bing trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dillon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bing takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dillon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dillon showed some decent athleticism there.
Dillon lands strikes from half guard.
Bing tries to roll over but Dillon keeps him under control.
Bing trying to control here.
Bing won't allow Dillon to pass to mount.
Dillon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bing wants to get back to full guard.
Bing manages to get to full guard.
Dillon works over Bing with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bing is keeping the position for now.
Dillon throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bing clinches but Dillon breaks the clinch
and Dillon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bing's guard now.
Dillon postures up in Bing's guard and throws a big left but Bing blocks it.
Dillon is working Bing over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillon thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon throwing strikes from guard but Bing blocks nicely.
Bing had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dillon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bing Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dillon's back instead.
Dillon can't escape the position.
Bing trying to control momentarily.
Bing misses with a punch to the head.
Dillon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bing is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dillon breaks Bing's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dillon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bing is keeping the position for now.
Bing has momentary wrist control but Dillon slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing trying to keep a closed guard but Dillon is proving a slippery customer.
Dillon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dillon passes Bing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bing is looking to improve his position.
Bing misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bing is pressing down on Dillon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dillon postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon trying to control but Bing is working from the bottom.
Dillon chips away with some ground and pound.
Bing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dillon pushing down on Bing's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bing regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dillon.
Bing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chandler Bing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dillon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dillon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Dillon.
Well Dillon 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Dillon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Robico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dkjsdf Trkschtff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dkjsdf Trkschtff told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Robico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dkjsdf Trkschtff!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Trkschtff.
Trkschtff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robico shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Robico has control of Trkschtff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Trkschtff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Trkschtff regains half guard.
Trkschtff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robico wants to control but Trkschtff is keeping him busy.
Trkschtff is trying to stand.
Trkschtff looks gassed!
Robico seems to be working for a kimura but Trkschtff defends the submission attempt.
Robico is looking for a kimura but Trkschtff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robico to get the leverage.
Robico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robico is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robico wants to pass to mount but Trkschtff is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trkschtff is trying to stand up here but Robico is controlling him well.
Robico is thwarting Trkschtff's attempts to control the position.
Robico trying to control from half guard but Trkschtff is working away.
Trkschtff is trying to stand up here but Robico is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trkschtff stuffs the takedown attempt from Robico. Robico gets slowly back to his feet.
Trkschtff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robico manages to avoid it.
Robico fails to land the takedown.
Robico works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robico avoids the body shot from Trkschtff.
Robico's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Robico duly obliges.
Trkschtff throws a leg kick but Robico sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robico tries for a takedown but Trkschtff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Robico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trkschtff tries a low kick but Robico avoids it.
Robico shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trkschtff as he avoids it easily.
Robico shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trkschtff as he jumps to the side.
Trkschtff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trkschtff.
Robico changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trkschtff tries to avoid it but Robico manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trkschtff to the ground. Trkschtff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robico shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robico slips a jab and a cross from Trkschtff.
Robico looks for a takedown but Trkschtff sprawls well.
Trkschtff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Robico scores with a takedown into Trkschtff's guard.
Robico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trkschtff is keeping the position for now.
Robico has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trkschtff wants to stand and escape but Robico is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robico is in close to Trkschtff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robico throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trkschtff keeps Robico at a distance using the push kick.
Trkschtff throws a solid leg kick but Robico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trkschtff.
Robico fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trkschtff, pushing him back against the cage.
Trkschtff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robico pulls Trkschtff into guard.
Robico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trkschtff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trkschtff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Robico dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trkschtff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Trkschtff misses.
Trkschtff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robico decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trkschtff's guard.
Robico forces his way into half guard.
Robico passes to full mount!
Robico trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robico landing punches.
Robico working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Trkschtff looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Robico! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Robico!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wii Playstation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wii Playstation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Playstation throws a sloppy head kick and Gallo moves out of range easily.
Playstation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Playstation darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Ryan Gallo has been cut.
Playstation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Playstation throws a sloppy head kick and Gallo moves out of range easily.
Gallo stalks Playstation and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Playstation's face. Playstation staggers backwards, shaken.
Gallo swinging wilding here.
Playstation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallo blocks a head kick by Playstation.
Playstation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Playstation throws a head kick that misses.
Playstation closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Playstation missing with knees to the body.
Playstation breaks the clinch.
Playstation throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Playstation.
Gallo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Playstation and Gallo falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Playstation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wii Playstation!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Tangiers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Tangiers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Tangiers!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tangiers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pepper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pepper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pepper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tangiers looks to move to half guard but instead Pepper has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tangiers turns into him and now he's in Pepper's guard.
Tangiers is pushing down on Pepper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pepper is fighting to maintain full guard but Tangiers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pepper wants to get back to full guard but Tangiers has mounted him!
Pepper is squirming around, avoiding Tangiers's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper regains half guard.
Tangiers trying to control the action but Pepper is working from the bottom.
Pepper is trying to stand up here but Tangiers is controlling him well.
Pepper is not content to let Tangiers control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pepper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tangiers trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tangiers drops back looking for a leg! Pepper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pepper manages to kick Tangiers off! Tangiers jumps back into Pepper's guard.
Pepper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tangiers passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pepper is looking to improve his position.
Tangiers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tangiers is working for a kimura but Pepper is defending it quite comfortably.
Pepper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Pepper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tangiers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pepper counters by clinching up.
Pepper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tangiers gets caught flat footed, as Pepper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pepper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pepper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pepper postures up in Tangiers's guard and throws a big left but Tangiers blocks it.
Pepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tangiers is keeping the position for now.
Tangiers looking to control.
Pepper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangiers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pepper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pepper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tangiers controls Pepper momentarily but Pepper frees himself.
Pepper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tangiers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tangiers has escaped and now he's on top!
Pepper has a closed guard, preventing Tangiers from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pepper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tangiers gets back to half guard.
Pepper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tangiers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pepper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pepper works his way into side control.
Tangiers is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pepper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pepper tries to move to mount but Tangiers blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pepper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tangiers, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Pepper dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A combination from Pepper does no damage.
Tangiers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tangiers is looking to control Pepper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tangiers avoid being mounted?
Tangiers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pepper tries to pass to full mount but Tangiers defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper seems to be working for a kimura but Tangiers defends the submission attempt.
Pepper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tangiers wants to improve his position but Pepper is controlling well.
Tangiers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pepper tries to free his leg and advance position but Tangiers is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tangiers gets caught flat footed, as Pepper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pepper tries to free his leg and advance position but Tangiers is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pepper prevents Tangiers from getting back to his feet.
Pepper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pepper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tangiers's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper looks to land a strike but Tangiers avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pepper throws a big right hand that misses.
Pepper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tangiers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tangiers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tangiers!
Tangiers tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tangiers stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper slips under a jab.
Casper Tangiers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepper gets a takedown into half guard.
Floyd Pepper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pepper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tangiers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pepper.
Pepper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Pepper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pepper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Pepper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rachid Elmerkaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Letville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Letville will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rachid Elmerkaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Letville!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elmerkaoui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Letville shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elmerkaoui pinned against the cage. Elmerkaoui gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elmerkaoui connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Letville! He's out on his feet! Elmerkaoui rushes in and drops Letville with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rachid Elmerkaoui!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Rattlehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Peroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rattlehead comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony of Destruction. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vic Rattlehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jax Peroni!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rattlehead throws a head kick but Peroni moves out of range.
Peroni has closed the distance and engaged Rattlehead in a clinch.
Rattlehead tightens his grip and picks Peroni up, before dumping him to the ground. Peroni manages to land in guard.
Rattlehead wants to stand but Peroni has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Peroni wants to sweep but no luck.
Peroni pulls Rattlehead in close to prevent any damage.
Rattlehead wants to pass the guard but Peroni is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattlehead has gone for a leg lock! Peroni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rattlehead's guard.
Peroni tries to stand but Rattlehead is controlling from the bottom.
Rattlehead looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peroni passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rattlehead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peroni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rattlehead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peroni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peroni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rattlehead wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peroni lands a nice short elbow.
Peroni postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rattlehead to stand up.
Peroni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rattlehead decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rattlehead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rattlehead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peroni's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jax Peroni will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Peroni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peroni lands a nice shot to the body.
Peroni clinches up with Rattlehead and pushes him back against the cage.
Peroni breaks the clinch.
No luck for Rattlehead with that takedown attempt.
Peroni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peroni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peroni decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rattlehead, up you get!
Peroni gets the takedown into side control.
Peroni is looking to take a break and control but Rattlehead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattlehead regains half guard.
Rattlehead gets back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rattlehead is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peroni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rattlehead's guard.
Rattlehead really is a fat lump.
Rattlehead looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peroni wants to free his trapped foot but Rattlehead is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rattlehead gets back to full guard.
Rattlehead might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rattlehead working for a triangle but Peroni defends it easily.
Rattlehead is looking for a triangle but Peroni pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peroni wants to control from the top but Rattlehead keeps moving.
Rattlehead is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Peroni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Peroni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peroni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peroni doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Rattlehead counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peroni keeping full guard, as Rattlehead tries to pass.
Rattlehead drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peroni dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peroni throws a big right hand that misses.
Peroni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rattlehead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rattlehead can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peroni controls the pace.
Peroni stands up from Rattlehead's guard - Peroni perhaps looking for a knockout.
Peroni tries to clinch but Rattlehead is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rattlehead shoots and misses
and Peroni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peroni.
Peroni scores with a hook to the body.
Rattlehead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peroni pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peroni manages to pull guard.
Rattlehead drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peroni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rattlehead has Peroni in his guard.
Peroni wants to pass the guard but Rattlehead is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peroni wants to control from the top but Rattlehead keeps moving.
Peroni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rattlehead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rattlehead had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Peroni is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rattlehead Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Peroni's back instead.
Peroni defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peroni looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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 Vic Rattlehead.
I think Peroni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jax Peroni!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slow Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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 Sydney, Joe Foe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slow Mo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foe throws a right and a left that Mo avoids nicely.
Mo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Foe is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mo is tapping! Great win for Foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Foe!
Joe Foe retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between A W Rootbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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176 lbs
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172 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, A W Rootbeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sunny Samba!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rootbeer forces Samba back against the cage and clinches.
Samba letting Rootbeer take a breather here.
Samba is looking to break free of the clinch but Rootbeer has double underhooks.
Rootbeer tries to pull guard but Samba won't allow it.
Samba tries to break the clinch but Rootbeer is controlling the position.
Samba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rootbeer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Samba gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rootbeer is pressing down on Samba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rootbeer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Samba uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samba working the ground and pound from side control.
Rootbeer is trying to improve his position.
Rootbeer is working hard here to advance position.
Samba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootbeer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Samba off and has taken his back!
Samba can't escape the position.
Samba is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rootbeer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Samba right now.
Rootbeer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rootbeer working for a choke but Samba is defending well.
Rootbeer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Samba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rootbeer is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba trying to control the action but Rootbeer just sinks the hooks in.
Rootbeer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Samba manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rootbeer's guard. Nice work there by Samba.
Samba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Samba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rootbeer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rootbeer working for a triangle but Samba defends it easily.
Samba is in close to Rootbeer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer wants to sweep but no luck.
Samba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Samba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Samba wanted to stand there but Rootbeer had control of the position.
Samba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Samba lands a couple of digs.
Samba stands up over Rootbeer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rootbeer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rootbeer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Samba is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rootbeer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Samba's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samba turns into Rootbeer and is now in his guard.
Rootbeer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Samba uses it to pass to side control.
Samba has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rootbeer is trying desperately to improve position.
Samba unloading with bombs!
Rootbeer is working to get back to half guard.
Samba landing strikes from the mount and Rootbeer is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Samba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Samba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rootbeer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Samba, pushing him back against the cage.
Rootbeer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rootbeer breaks from the clinch.
Samba staying out of range there.
Samba throws a series of punches but Rootbeer moves out of range.
Samba shoots for a takedown but Rootbeer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samba slips a straight right by Rootbeer.
Samba misses with a straight right.
Rootbeer scores with a jab. Samba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rootbeer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rootbeer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samba.
Samba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Samba is breathing heavily.
Rootbeer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rootbeer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootbeer tries for a kimura but Samba is defending well.
Rootbeer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Samba!
Samba flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rootbeer working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Samba looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Rootbeer! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). A W Rootbeer!
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