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GAMMA #82 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lagove's choice of entrance music: little less conversation -Elvis JXL. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Lagove!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagove shoots for a takedown but Gonzalez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lagove shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gonzalez's guard.
Lagove throws and elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lagove's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!
Lagove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Lagove is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonzalez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lagove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lagove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez controlling from the top position.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lagove is keeping the position for now.
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.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lagove controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Gonzalez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lagove trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lagove fails with the takedown.
Gonzalez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lagove flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lagove is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzalez sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonzalez is working away from the top position though.
Lagove tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Lagove punching from the bottom.
Lagove wants to improve his position but Gonzalez is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lagove swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Lagove has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lagove won't be happy with that.
Raul Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Gonzalez decides to stand back up.
Lagove shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lagove's guard now.
Lagove doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lagove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Gonzalez advances position into side control!
Lagove is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Gonzalez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lagove closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a single leg into guard. Lagove didn't expect that.
Raul Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lagove wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lagove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagove throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lagove trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lagove throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lagove had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gonzalez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lagove Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gonzalez's back instead.
Gonzalez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lagove.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove lands a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagove is controlling the position but Gonzalez somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Lagove throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
Lagove winds up and cracks Gonzalez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lagove throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Gonzalez trying to control but Lagove postures up.
Lagove thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Lagove wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Lagove circles away easily
and Lagove counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagove with the ground and pound but Gonzalez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gonzalez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lagove counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gonzalez to see if he's OK.
Lagove scores with punches from side control.
Lagove tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gonzalez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lagove.
Lagove stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
and Lagove counters with a shoot takedown. Gonzalez fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Lagove lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lagove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Lagove tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Lagove must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully.
Lagove throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Lagove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lagove gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lagove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez controlling the pace.
Gonzalez wants to free his trapped foot but Lagove is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove wants to get back to full guard.
Lagove actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzalez blocks the strikes from Lagove.
Lagove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and Lagove counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gonzalez's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lagove trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gonzalez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lagove working a defensive guard here.
Lagove might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gonzalez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lagove controlling Gonzalez's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove wants to control but Gonzalez passes easily into half guard.
Lagove tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lagove throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gonzalez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lagove gets back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Lagove throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lagove trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalez is proving a slippery customer.
Lagove throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Lagove working a defensive guard but Gonzalez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lagove tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lagove keeps working.
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 Raul Gonzalez.
I think Gonzalez 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Raul Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Aster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aster's choice of entrance music: Immigrant Song. Bill Aster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Leroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Aster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aster tries for a takedown but Leroy manages to get underhooks.
Aster jumps guard but Leroy stands there with Aster around his waist. Aster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leroy prevents Aster from breaking the clinch.
Leroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leroy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruce Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Aster.
Aster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leroy is looking to clinch.
Aster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leroy.
Leroy clinches.
Leroy has hold of one of Aster's legs. Aster is fighting the takedown attempt but Leroy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Leroy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leroy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leroy throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leroy landing with the ground and pound.
Leroy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aster working a defensive guard here.
Aster wants to sweep here but Leroy controlling him for the moment.
Aster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leroy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aster's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leroy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leroy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leroy with a nice head shot there.
Aster wants to stand up but Leroy is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leroy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aster is looking for a triangle but Leroy pushes his legs off easily.
Leroy 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.
Leroy is working Aster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leroy connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leroy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leroy is working Aster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leroy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leroy preventing the sweep.
Aster looks gassed!
Leroy forces his way into half guard.
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!
Leroy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leroy slows the pace down in half guard.
Leroy trying to mount his opponent but Aster defends it.
Leroy working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leroy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leroy's back!
Leroy turns into Aster and is now in his guard.
Leroy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aster working for a triangle but Leroy defends it easily.
Leroy with a nice head shot there.
Leroy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leroy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leroy working some strikes from top position.
Leroy landing with the ground and pound.
Aster is controlling Leroy's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy landing some decent shots from guard.
Leroy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leroy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aster is looking to stand up but Leroy isn't so interested in that idea.
Leroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Aster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leroy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aster's guard.
Leroy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leroy lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aster is pressing down on Leroy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leroy trying to control but Aster is working from the bottom.
Leroy throwing strikes from guard but Aster blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leroy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Aster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aster shoots in and drives through. Leroy sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Leroy. No joy for Aster on that attempt.
Aster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leroy manages to get himself to full guard.
Aster 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.
Leroy lands some strikes from the bottom.
Leroy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leroy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leroy is trying to control the position but Aster postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy keeping moving, preventing Aster from controlling successfully.
Leroy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Aster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leroy lands a decent punch to the body there.
Leroy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aster's guard.
Aster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leroy.
Leroy is looking to advance position but Aster has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Leroy is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Leroy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aster wants to control the pace but Leroy is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leroy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Aster gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Leroy has Aster up against the cage in a clinch.
Leroy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aster has his hands clasped together around Leroy's back. He's all about the action.
Aster taking some punishment here, with Leroy in his half guard.
Leroy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Leroy looking to finish Aster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aster!
Aster is squirming around, avoiding Leroy's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy lands a big shot there that rocks Aster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Leroy prevents Aster from getting the reversal.
Aster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leroy breaks from Aster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leroy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aster hang on?
Aster wants to control but Leroy is having none of it.
Leroy lands with some strikes.
Aster is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Leroy.
Leroy landing strikes from the mount and Aster is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy looking to control but Aster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aster is looking to improve his position but Leroy isn't that keen on the idea.
Leroy with good strikes from the mount here!
Leroy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aster is bucking up trying to escape but Leroy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Leroy cracks Aster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Leroy dominating with strikes here.
Leroy with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aster is working to get back to half guard.
Leroy dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aster working to try and regain half guard.
Leroy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Leroy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aster trying to keep a closed guard but Leroy is proving a slippery customer.
Leroy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leroy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leroy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Aster is looking to reverse the position.
Leroy wants to control but Aster is keeping him busy.
Leroy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aster is trying to control Leroy's posture but Leroy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aster keeps working.
Aster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leroy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aster trying to control here.
Leroy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Leroy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leroy wants to control but Aster is keeping him busy.
Aster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leroy is working away from the top position though.
Leroy passes to full mount!
Leroy prevents Aster from getting the reversal.
Aster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leroy unloading with bombs!
Leroy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Leroy with a couple of short strikes.
Aster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Leroy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aster tries to lock up and control but Leroy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Leroy.
Leroy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aster hang on?
Aster is working to get back to half guard.
Leroy with a couple of short strikes.
Leroy lands a big elbow.
Leroy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aster is looking to escape.
Leroy working Aster over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Leroy.
Aster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy content just to control the position here.
Aster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leroy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aster hang on?
Bruce Leroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leroy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Leroy landing shots from mount.
Leroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aster can do to turn this around?
Leroy cracks Aster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aster wants to hold on but Leroy pushes him away.
Aster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leroy.
Aster tries to reverse the position but Leroy maintains control.
Bill Aster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Leroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leroy 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Leroy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ajokortti Koerkort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ajokortti Koerkort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koerkort thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koerkort misses with a two punch combination.
Koerkort misses with a body shot.
Coleman tries to clinch but Koerkort is having none of it.
Koerkort drops Coleman with a left and a right! Oh, Coleman is hurt - Koerkort dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Tommy Coleman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman can't do much from the bottom here.
Koerkort tries to stand but Coleman is controlling his head.
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koerkort trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman is trying to control Koerkort's posture but Koerkort avoids it.
Coleman is looking to regain half guard here but Koerkort keeps moving and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Koerkort pushes him off.
Koerkort moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coleman tries to clinch but Koerkort moves out of range.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koerkort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koerkort punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Koerkort throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koerkort.
Ajokortti Koerkort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman tries to clinch but Koerkort is having none of it.
Koerkort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koerkort scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Koerkort circles away.
Koerkort misses with a series of wild punches.
Koerkort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koerkort throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Koerkort throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Koerkort.
Coleman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Coleman duly obliges.
Koerkort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koerkort misses with a combination
and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Koerkort didn't expect that.
Coleman advances to half guard.
Koerkort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koerkort tries to get out of the position.
Koerkort tries to kick Coleman off but Coleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koerkort is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Coleman trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koerkort is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koerkort pushes Coleman off looking to stand but Coleman dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman decides to stand and escape the position.
Coleman wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajokortti Koerkort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Coleman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coleman wants to clinch up but Koerkort keeps it at a distance.
Koerkort tries to bum rush Coleman with a series of wild strikes but Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koerkort throws a combination that misses
and Coleman counters with a body kick that stops Koerkort in his tracks momentarily.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koerkort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman ducks right into an uppercut from Koerkort.
Koerkort throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Koerkort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koerkort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koerkort.
Koerkort throws a combination that misses
and Coleman counters by clinching up.
Koerkort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ajokortti Koerkort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koerkort misses with a double jab
and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman controlling from the top position.
Coleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Coleman trying to control but Koerkort is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Koerkort trying to control the position here.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Koerkort is keeping the position.
Coleman stays in close to Koerkort's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koerkort is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Koerkort is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koerkort fails to land with a series of punches.
Koerkort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Koerkort sprawls well.
Koerkort falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koerkort wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
Koerkort looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coleman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koerkort is trying to escape back to his feet but Coleman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Coleman trying to control the position but Koerkort is working away.
Coleman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koerkort knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koerkort struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Coleman's cut.
That's time! Koerkort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Koerkort misses with a few strikes there.
Koerkort misses with a double jab
and Coleman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Koerkort throws a combination that misses
and Coleman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koerkort is trying to break free.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Coleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hook to the body lands for Koerkort.
Koerkort prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ajokortti Koerkort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Coleman.
Koerkort is trying to break free.
Coleman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koerkort smiles and moves away.
Koerkort throws a sloppy body shot
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Koerkort fights it but they end up in guard.
Koerkort throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Koerkort keeps moving.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koerkort wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Koerkort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Koerkort trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Koerkort.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Koerkort throws a combination that misses
and Coleman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Koerkort!
Coleman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koerkort wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Koerkort is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koerkort keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koerkort regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coleman in particular looking to stall.
Koerkort wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Coleman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sascha Kroener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroener has chosen Eisblume - Eisblumen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guilherme Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Kroener!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroener bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Kroener has a good base and remains in mount.
Kroener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kroener working Santos over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Kroener is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kroener content just to control the position here.
Kroener has hold of Santos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Santos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroener controlling the pace for now.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Santos throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kroener. What's that going to do exactly?
Kroener landing shots from mount.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kroener is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Santos trying to get back to full guard but Kroener takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kroener prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Kroener is going olschool here, as he tries to force Santos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Santos shrugs it off.
Kroener looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Santos flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Kroener trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kroener. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Kroener is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Santos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kroener controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Kroener putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kroener is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Santos is surviving well by controlling Kroener's body position as best he can.
Santos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroener wants to finish this one by submission but Santos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kroener.
Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Kroener 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.
Santos shoots and misses
and Kroener decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santos's guard.
Kroener advances position into side control!
Kroener trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kroener's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santos is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kroener pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Kroener.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kroener passes into side control!
Kroener moves into full mount!
Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Santos wants to hold on but Kroener pushes him away.
Kroener content just to control the position here.
Kroener has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santos's face.
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.
Santos can't escape the position.
Kroener sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Kroener isn't that keen on the idea.
Kroener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos regains half guard.
Kroener trying to control the pace.
Kroener landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroener is looking for a kimura here.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos with the active half guard here but Kroener passes nicely into side control.
Santos is not content to let Kroener control the position.
Kroener tries to move to mount but Santos blocks the move with his legs.
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.
Santos sneaks back into half guard.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kroener controlling the action here.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Santos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kroener passes into side control!
Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Kroener showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kroener tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kroener shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kroener showed some decent athleticism there.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Kroener is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kroener passes to side control.
Santos looking for a sweep but Kroener has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroener prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Kroener controlling his opponent.
Kroener is going olschool here, as he tries to force Santos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Santos shrugs it off.
Kroener controlling from mount.
Santos tries to reverse the position but Kroener maintains control.
Kroener with good strikes from the mount here!
Kroener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Santos tries to reverse the position but Kroener maintains control.
Santos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kroener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kroener is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos trying to control here.
Kroener is taking a breather. Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kroener is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kroener to get the leverage.
Santos gets back to full guard.
Kroener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos working for submissions but it's allowed Kroener to get to half guard.
Kroener wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Santos wants to improve his position but Kroener is controlling well.
Kroener wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Guilherme Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos gets full guard.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Kroener pushes his legs off easily.
Santos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Kroener advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sascha Kroener has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroener is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sascha Kroener comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kroener 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Kroener!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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216 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 Las Vegas, Matthew Newell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newell closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Newell pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newell drops his hands momentarily and Liddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newell.
Newell is looking to chop away at Liddell's legs.
Liddell misses with a wild body shot.
Newell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newell looks to land a combination but Liddell avoids it well.
Newell swats away the attempt to clinch by Liddell.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell tries to bum rush Newell with a series of wild strikes but Newell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell walks into a stiff left hand from Newell.
Newell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liddell to the mat! Liddell manages to get full guard.
Newell trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liddell being controlled here, momentarily.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Newell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Newell advances to half guard.
Newell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Liddell is looking to clinch.
Newell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell swinging wilding here.
Liddell tries to clinch but Newell moves away
and Newell counters by moving into the clinch.
Newell prevents Liddell from breaking the clinch.
Newell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Liddell up against the cage.
Liddell prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Newell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Newell.
Liddell tries to clinch up.
Liddell throws a combination that misses
and Newell counters with a series of strikes. Liddell will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Liddell misses with a hook. Newell ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newell.
Liddell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newell. Newell obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddell looks gassed!
Newell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell.
Liddell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Liddell is looking to improve his position.
Newell stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Newell is working for a submission of some sort.
Newell stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Liddell to get to his feet.
Liddell clinches but Newell breaks the clinch
and Newell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liddell's knee momentarily.
Liddell slips a jab and a cross from Newell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Newell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Newell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Liddell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Liddell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liddell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddell keeps working.
Newell controls the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Matthew Newell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Liddell closes the distance but Newell moves to the side
and Newell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Liddell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell shoots and misses
and Newell counters with a low kick, right behind Liddell 's knee.
Liddell clinches but Newell breaks the clinch
and Newell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newell.
Newell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newell passes Liddell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Newell 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.
Liddell pushes Newell off looking to stand but Newell dives back in and keeps control.
Newell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Newell controlling the action here.
Newell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Newell trying to mount his opponent but Liddell defends it.
Newell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Newell tries to stand and escape but Liddell is controlling the position.
Newell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Matthew Newell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Newell lands a high kick!
Liddell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Newell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddell circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddell throws a combination that misses
and Newell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Liddell really felt that one!
Liddell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Newell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Liddell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Newell, right into the meat.
Newell looks to land a combination but Liddell avoids it well.
Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newell counters with a good low kick that Liddell was not able to check.
Liddell connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell throws an overhand right that lands on Newell's shoulder, as Newell tries to avoid the shot.
Matthew Newell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liddell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newell misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Newell.
Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newell counters with a one-two to the body.
Newell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Newell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matthew Newell is winning the standup battle so far.
Newell throws a combination that misses
letting Liddell counter with a right hand.
Liddell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddell. That did some damage!
Newell shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Newell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newell trying to pass the guard but Liddell defending well.
Newell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Newell decides to stand and escape the position.
Liddell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Newell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell misses with a combination
so Newell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liddell being controlled here, momentarily.
Newell wants to pass the guard but Liddell is keeping the position.
Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell is working hard here to advance position.
Matthew Newell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newell wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Newell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newell trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Matthew Newell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Liddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newell was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddell.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Newell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newell 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Newell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Jeantet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dennis Jeantet was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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22
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Jeantet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeantet shoots in for a takedown but Bobberson shows good takedown defense.
Jeantet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeantet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeantet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jeantet misses with a double jab.
Jeantet looks to land a body kick but Bobberson moved away.
Bobberson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bobberson pushes down on Jeantet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jeantet strikes from the bottom but Bobberson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Jeantet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bobberson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jeantet!
Bobberson wants to control the pace but Jeantet is squirming around nicely.
Jeantet working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeantet wants to control but Bobberson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeantet is trying to escape the mount.
Jeantet tries to hold on but Bobberson postures up.
Bobberson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jeantet is working to get back to half guard.
Bobberson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jeantet is surviving well by controlling Bobberson's body position as best he can.
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.
Bobberson controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeantet tries to lock up and control but Bobberson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jeantet is working to get back to half guard.
Bobberson controlling his opponent.
Jeantet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobberson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jeantet wants to control but Bobberson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeantet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jeantet has given up his back here.
Bobberson trying to control momentarily.
Bobberson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jeantet trying to control the hands but Bobberson breaks the grip.
Bobberson tries to keep control of the position but Jeantet is staying busy.
Bobberson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jeantet has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bobberson is breathing heavily.
Jeantet tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jeantet rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jeantet is trying to get back to full guard.
Bobberson trying to mount his opponent but Jeantet defends it.
Jeantet wants to get back to full guard.
Jeantet gets back to full guard.
Jeantet is trying to control the position but Bobberson postures up.
Bobberson wants to pass the guard but Jeantet is keeping the position.
Jeantet wants to stand but Bobberson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bobberson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jeantet fails to land with a series of punches.
Billy Bobberson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobberson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jeantet's guard.
Jeantet working for a triangle but Bobberson defends it easily.
Bobberson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jeantet wants to sweep but no luck.
Bobberson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bobberson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jeantet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bobberson is controlling him.
Bobberson looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobberson trying to control but Jeantet is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeantet can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobberson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jeantet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jeantet throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jeantet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobberson wants to control from the top but Jeantet keeps moving.
Bobberson wants to pass the guard but Jeantet is keeping the position.
Bobberson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bobberson won't allow Jeantet to get back to his feet.
Bobberson stopping the sweep attempt from Jeantet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeantet misses with a takedown
and Bobberson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jeantet's guard.
Jeantet wants to sweep but no luck.
Bobberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeantet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobberson won't allow Jeantet to sweep him here.
Jeantet looking for a guillotine here but Bobberson defends easily.
Jeantet keeping full guard, as Bobberson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeantet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jeantet wants to sweep here but Bobberson controlling him for the moment.
Bobberson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jeantet misses the jab.
A combination from Jeantet does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jeantet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bobberson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jeantet wants to control but Bobberson postures up.
Jeantet sneaks back into half guard.
Bobberson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jeantet is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Bobberson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Doperide by Saliva as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake White!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White instigates a clinch.
Dragonov is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from White.
A short uppercut from White.
Dragonov managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Dragonov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Sergei Dragonov has been cut.
Dragonov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Dragonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragonov has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dragonov takes an elbow to the temple.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dragonov's defenses.
Dragonov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dragonov takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from White.
Sergei Dragonov's cut is getting worse.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sergei Dragonov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dragonov tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Dragonov drops back down to his feet.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dragonov is rocked!
Jeez, Sergei Dragonov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergei Dragonov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacey Parke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Rogue has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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208 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Rogue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacey Parke!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rogue sprawls well initially but Parke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Parke looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rogue is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Parke pulls his head out easily.
Rogue tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rogue kicks Parke off and gets back to his feet.
Parke slips a jab and a cross from Rogue.
Parke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogue throws a left that rocks Parke and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rogue dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Parke regain composure!
It looks like Jacey Parke has been cut.
Rogue 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogue working the ground and pound from side control.
Parke is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rogue connects with a decent elbow.
Rogue is trying to get an arm triangle but Parke is defending well.
Rogue is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Parke is trying to escape and Rogue transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Parke is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rogue! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Rogue!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dudley Blake enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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21
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dudley Blake!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
Allen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Allen fails to land the takedown.
Blake swinging wilding here.
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake lands the left hand.
It looks like Marcus Allen has been cut.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blake.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Blake lands with an overhand left.
Marcus Allen's cut is getting worse.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Allen misses with a few strikes there.
Marcus Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen tries to clinch up but Blake circles away and keeps his distance.
Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Allen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crack! Blake connects with the perfect overhand right and Allen falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Blake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dudley Blake!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Tonal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has chosen Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Granite 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Tonal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Steel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonal throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonal.
Tonal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonal throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Cory Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel scores with a hook.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonal dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Tonal scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonal lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tonal checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Tonal - just one landing.
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard.
Tonal has control of Steel's left arm, preventing Steel from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to control from the top but Tonal keeps moving.
Tonal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tonal is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steel thows a big elbow that misses.
Steel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Steel throws and elbow that misses. Tonal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steel's guard. Nice move by Tonal!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tonal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Tonal stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel controls Tonal momentarily but Tonal frees himself.
Tonal trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to clinch up but Tonal circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Steel misses.
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
Steel blocks the body kick.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Tonal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonal trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonal postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel has his foot on Tonal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonal works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel looks gassed!
Tonal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tonal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Tonal controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Tonal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tonal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tonal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage.
Tonal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel to the mat! Steel manages to get full guard.
Tonal trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Tonal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tonal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Steel striking off his back but it's not causing Tonal any problems.
Steel has his hands on Tonal's head, controlling the position.
Tonal trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Tonal postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Steel is pulling down on Tonal's head to control his posture.
Tonal preventing the sweep.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Steel has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tonal doesn't defend quickly enough and Steel has managed to lock this one up! Can Tonal escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Steel on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cory Steel!
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