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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyreke Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimbo Slice could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyreke Evans's chin.

Slice
vs
Evans

187 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Very confident

BioPharm Nutrition

KnockOut Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyreke Evans!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Evans tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans shoots in but Slice avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Slice fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evans sprawls well initially but Slice persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Evans wants to improve his position but Slice is controlling well.
Slice works his way into side control.
Slice scores with a couple of short elbows.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Evans is trying to work for a sweep but Slice has mounted him!
Evans slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slice wants to stand up but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slice's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Evans wants to control the position but Slice frees himself and scrambles - Evans manages to regain control in side control.
Evans trying to control the position but Slice is working away.
Slice takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Evans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two 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.
Evans works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Slice is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slice preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Evans wants to pass to mount but Slice is defending the position.
Slice desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Evans moves into full mount! Slice won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans cracks Slice with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Evans trying to control but Slice is having none of it.
Evans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slice is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Evans goes for an armbar but Slice turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Slice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control the position.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice stays in close to Evans's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Evans wants to improve his position but instead Slice has moved into half guard.
Evans is looking to get back to full guard here but Slice has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Slice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Slice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slice tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Slice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Slice drives through with a takedown into guard.

Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slice preventing the sweep.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Slice stays in close to Evans's body and controls the position.
Slice wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slice is one step ahead there.
Evans is trying to hold Slice in close to prevent damage but Slice has managed to pass into half guard.
Evans gets full guard.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Slice is proving a slippery customer.
Slice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Evans manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slice blocking the ground and pound.
Slice avoids a series of strikes thrown by Evans.
Slice prevents Evans from taking his back.

Evans goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Slice is on top in guard.

Slice gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans clinches but Slice breaks the clinch
and Slice counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Evans blocks a jab.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
A leg kick checked by Evans.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyreke Evans.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Slice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Evans on that attempt.

Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Evans trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Slice dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Slice throws a front kick that sends Evans stumbling back into the cage.
Slice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick there by Evans.
Evans moves away from the strike by Slice.
Slice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Evans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slice's guard.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans is looking to stand up but Slice won't let him.
Slice wants to stand up but Evans is controlling him.
Jimbo Slice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Slice is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans pushes down on Slice's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Evans trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slice avoid being mounted?

Evans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slice looks like he's trying to stand up.

Evans is trying to work for a kimura but Slice is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans lands with a punch from half guard.

Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jimbo Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans stalling away here and it's allowed Slice to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Slice has his hands on Evans's head, controlling the position.

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.

Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Tyreke Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyreke Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slice 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Slice!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Pound U (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shut em Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bobby Walker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Pound U
vs
Walker

167 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
143 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Pound U!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Walker!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pound U shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Walker misses with a takedown

and Pound U counters with a takedown into side control.
Walker struggling a bit here.
Pound U throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Walker struggling a bit here.
Pound U throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pound U tries to move to mount but Walker blocks the move with his legs.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Pound U drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker has Pound U pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pound U content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pound U tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Pound U wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker pulls Pound U in close to prevent any damage.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Pound U from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pound U counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pound U.
Pound U is stalling in the full guard.
Pound U loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker has control of Pound U's left arm, preventing Pound U from doing any damage.
Walker controls Pound U momentarily but Pound U frees himself.
Pound U trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound U connects with a couple of short punches.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Pound U drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Walker looks gassed!
Pound U scoring with punches and elbows.
Pound U in side control lands a decent elbow.
Walker gets back to half guard.
Pound U 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.
Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pound U trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
Walker controlling the position well.
Pound U slips a nice elbow through Walker's hands, connecting with Walker's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound U sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
Walker trying to control but Pound U postures up.
Pound U throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.
Pound U lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pound U is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pound U working the head and body with strikes.
Pound U with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pound U is just content to waste time from the top position. Walker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Pound U dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Pound U. Pound U gets slowly back to his feet.
Pound U misses with a takedown

and Walker counters with a takedown into side control.
Pound U is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it.
Walker trying to control the position but Pound U is working away.
Pound U on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Walker taking a breather here.
Will Pound U overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pound U is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
Walker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pound U struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Pound U closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walker to the mat! Walker manages to get full guard.
Pound U wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pound U throwing strikes but missing.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pound U kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound U throws a big right hand that misses.
Pound U wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Pound U changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Walker is looking to reverse the position.
Pound U working the head and body with strikes.
Pound U cracks Walker with a big elbow.
Pound U trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Pound U tries for a kimura but Walker is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pound U with a lazy takedown attempt

and Walker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pound U's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Pound U. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker is fighting to break Pound U's control of his arms but Pound U is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pound U tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker trying to control but Pound U is working from the bottom.
Walker won't allow Pound U to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Pound U is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pound U working a defensive guard here.
Walker stands up out of Pound U's guard for a moment - Pound U manages to land a nice upkick.
Pound U looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pound U closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Walker wants to control but Pound U is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pound U trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Pound U there.
Walker taking some punishment here, with Pound U in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bobby Walker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pound U shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.

Pound U shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Pound U stalling.
Walker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ground and pound from Pound U.
Pound U drops an elbow to the side of Walker's head.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Walker is not content to let Pound U control the position.
Pound U seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pound U seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Walker taking some punishment here, with Pound U in his half guard.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pound U is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now.
Walker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt

and Pound U counters with a shoot takedown. Walker fights it but they end up in guard.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Pound U is proving a slippery customer.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Pound U from controlling successfully.
Pound U seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pound U trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pound U postures up in Walker's guard and throws a big left but Walker blocks it.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pound U is one step ahead there.
Pound U scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound U connects with a couple of short punches.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Pound U shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walker's guard.
Walker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pound U trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Pound U is really struggling to control Walker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walker working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound U wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Pound U slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Pound U closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Pound U.
Pound U 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.
Pound U seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Pound U is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pound U landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pound U is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.
Pound U 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Pound U showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pound U 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Pound U!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holden McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenord Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLoughlin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Home For A Rest by Spirit Of The West. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McLoughlin
vs
Marshall

183 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 New York, Holden McLoughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenord Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall shoots for a double leg takedown but McLoughlin sprawls well. He's pushed Marshall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marshall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLoughlin throws out the jab.
Marshall tries for a takedown but McLoughlin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McLoughlin throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.

McLoughlin darts in and clinches Marshall up against the cage.

McLoughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McLoughlin feints and as Marshall raises his hands in defense, McLoughlin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
McLoughlin thows a big elbow that misses.
McLoughlin throwing strikes from guard but Marshall blocks nicely.
McLoughlin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall trying to control the position.
McLoughlin tries to stand but Marshall is controlling from the bottom.
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marshall slips under a jab from McLoughlin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall with a lazy takedown attempt

and McLoughlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holden McLoughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenord Marshall.

McLoughlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLoughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLoughlin misses with a body kick.
Marshall shoots and misses

and McLoughlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marshall is trying to drag McLoughlin to the mat but McLoughlin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marshall looks gassed!
Marshall is trying to drag McLoughlin to the mat but McLoughlin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

McLoughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLoughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McLoughlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McLoughlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLoughlin scores with a shot to the side of Marshall's head.

McLoughlin manages to break the clinch.

McLoughlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McLoughlin breaks from the clinch.

Marshall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McLoughlin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marshall trying to strike off his back.

Marshall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McLoughlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McLoughlin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLoughlin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McLoughlin throws a big right hand that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marshall has his takedown stuffed

and McLoughlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries for a takedown but McLoughlin manages to get underhooks.
McLoughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.

McLoughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McLoughlin has closed the distance and engaged Marshall in a clinch.
A short right from McLoughlin.

McLoughlin manages to break the clinch.
Marshall avoids the head kick by McLoughlin.
Marshall moves away from the strike by McLoughlin.

McLoughlin shoots in and bounces Marshall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McLoughlin landing with the ground and pound.
Marshall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McLoughlin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McLoughlin is sitting in close to Marshall's body. Marshall has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McLoughlin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McLoughlin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Marshall.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lenord Marshall!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Hitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitter has chosen Empire State of Mind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Smalls
vs
Hitter

184 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucien Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Howard Hitter!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smalls bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smalls passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hitter!
Smalls could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hitter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smalls. What's that going to do exactly?
Smalls lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Howard Hitter has been cut.
Smalls putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitter tries to lock up and control but Smalls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hitter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hitter tries to lock up and control but Smalls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smalls lands a heavy elbow.
Hitter gets back to half guard.
Smalls controlling the action here.
Smalls thows a huge punch but Hitter dodges it nicely.
Smalls is looking to advance position but Hitter won't allow it.
Hitter is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls is thwarting Hitter's attempts to control the position.
Hitter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hitter wants to improve his position but Smalls is controlling well.
Smalls working the head and body with strikes.
Smalls is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smalls 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.
Nice strikes from Smalls there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smalls prevents Hitter from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smalls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smalls is looking to advance position but Hitter won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitter tries to get to full guard but Smalls has control of the leg.
Hitter trying to hold on to Smalls's head to control him but Smalls postures up.
Nice strikes from Smalls there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hitter striking off his back but it's not causing Smalls any problems.

Smalls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smalls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smalls is breathing heavily.
Hitter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitter, not yet.

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.
Smalls throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smalls tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Smalls moves into the clinch.
Hitter wants a takedown.
Hitter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lucien Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Hitter.

Hitter successfully pulls guard.

Hitter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitter will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucien Smalls dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howard Hitter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smalls misses with a body shot.

Smalls drives through and clinches with Hitter against the cage.
Hitter wants a takedown but no success here.
Hitter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smalls displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hitter up against the cage.
Hitter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smalls avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lucien Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Hitter.
Smalls tries to pull guard but Hitter holds him up against the cage and eventually Smalls drops back down to his feet.
Hitter tries to pull guard but Smalls holds him up against the cage and eventually Hitter drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter has Smalls pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smalls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hitter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smalls just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hitter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smalls prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hitter has him pressed against the cage.
Hitter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smalls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smalls wants to get back to striking at distance but Hitter won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smalls is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hitter is keeping busy.
Smalls prevents the takedown attempt.

Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hitter fails with the takedown

and Smalls counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smalls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Hitter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smalls here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hitter is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smalls scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Smalls working for a submission but Hitter is keeping him at bay.
Hitter is working to get back to half guard.
Hitter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hitter wants to improve his position but Smalls is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitter wants to control but Smalls is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Smalls is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hitter defends it well.
Hitter is trying to control but can't.

Hitter is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smalls pulls his head out easily.
Lucien Smalls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Smalls is working for a submission of some sort.
Smalls is keen to just control but Hitter is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smalls is really struggling to control Hitter but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hitter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Smalls counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smalls prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hitter tries to pull guard but Smalls won't allow it.

Hitter jumps into guard, dragging Smalls to the mat.
Smalls throwing strikes from guard but Hitter blocks nicely.
Hitter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smalls. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hitter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucien Smalls dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Howard Hitter's cut.
That's time! Smalls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Smalls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hitter fails to pull guard.
Hitter tries to pull guard but Smalls won't allow it.
Lucien Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Hitter.
Hitter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smalls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hitter looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls is struggling to control the position.
Hitter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smalls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smalls circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smalls closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hitter to the mat! Hitter manages to get full guard.
Hitter striking off his back but it's not causing Smalls any problems.

Hitter is looking for a triangle but Smalls pushes his legs off easily.
Smalls is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hitter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smalls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Hitter keeps moving.
Hitter is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitter pulls Smalls in to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hitter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Smalls holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hitter looking for a takedown.
Smalls prevents the takedown attempt.
Smalls slowing the pace effectively.
Hitter tries to pull guard but Smalls won't allow it.
Hitter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hitter wants a takedown but no success here.
Smalls working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smalls is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hitter wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls leaning against his opponent.
Hitter is working for takedown but Smalls is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hitter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hitter is trying to drag Smalls to the mat but Smalls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smalls gets underhooks to prevent Hitter's takedown attempt.
Smalls lands a right hand.
Hitter jumps guard but Smalls stands there with Hitter around his waist. Hitter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Hitter pulls guard effortlessly.
Smalls tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitter is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smalls working some strikes from top position.

Hitter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Hitter keeps moving.
Smalls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitter is keeping the position for now.
Lucien Smalls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howard Hitter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitter wants to sweep here but Smalls controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucien Smalls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smalls 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucien Smalls!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Wilkerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Psycho by Puddle Of Mudd. Eddie Taylor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Taylor
vs
Wilkerson

200 cm
23
280 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

187 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wes Wilkerson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Wilkerson avoids them all with ease.

Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Wilkerson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Wilkerson jumps into guard, dragging Taylor to the mat.
Wilkerson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taylor!
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Wilkerson.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Wilkerson looking to secure an arm triangle but Taylor defends it well.

Wilkerson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Taylor is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilkerson has hold of Taylor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Taylor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Taylor has given up his back.

Wilkerson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Taylor is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wes Wilkerson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Savas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and barak carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savas comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Nation Army. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Savas
vs
carwin

183 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
22
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Savas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, barak carwin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
carwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Savas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Savas has taken the fight to the clinch.
carwin stalling in the clinch.
Savas tries to pull guard but carwin won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savas keeps control of carwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
carwin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savas smiles and moves away.
carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Savas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
carwin wants to control but Savas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savas wants to stand up but carwin is controlling the position.
carwin wants to control but Savas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
carwin is looking for a sweep. Savas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savas working carwin over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savas wants to stand but his hand is trapped. carwin uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
carwin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Savas!
Savas tries to hold on but carwin postures up.
Savas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because carwin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savas is working to get back to half guard.

carwin is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Savas is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). barak carwin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Kharinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Lassiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharinov comes into the arena with Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls blaring out of the sound system. Lassiter has chosen Chumbawamba - Tubthumping as his entrance music. Paul Lassiter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kharinov
vs
Lassiter

193 cm
19
246 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

212 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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 New York, Sergey Kharinov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lassiter circles away quickly and effectively.
Lassiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lassiter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kharinov's calf.
Kharinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Paul Lassiter has been cut.
Lassiter is looking to clinch.
Lassiter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kharinov counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lassiter dodges the punch combination from Kharinov.
Lassiter wants to clinch but Kharinov slips to the side
and Lassiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lassiter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kharinov counters with a left and a right that stings Lassiter.
Lassiter wants to clinch but Kharinov slips to the side
and Kharinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kharinov lands a big uppercut and Lassiter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lassiter looks OK. Kharinov waves Lassiter back to his feet!

That has opened up Paul Lassiter's cut even more.
Lassiter looks gassed!
Kharinov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lassiter sprawling to the canvas! Lassiter rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kharinov finish him?!

Lassiter is rocked!
Paul Lassiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharinov slips under a jab from Lassiter.
Kharinov cracks Lassiter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lassiter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kharinov finish him?
Lassiter is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharinov finish him?

The cut above Paul Lassiter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lassiter wants to slow Kharinov down by chopping away at his legs.
Lassiter seems to have recovered his senses.
Kharinov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lassiter goes down! Can Kharinov finish him!?

Kharinov stands up from Lassiter's guard - Kharinov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kharinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Lassiter should have avoided that one.

Paul Lassiter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharinov ducks under a wild hook from Lassiter.
Lassiter clinches but Kharinov breaks the clinch
and Kharinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Lassiter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergey Kharinov!
Sergey Kharinov retains his heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ling Yuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Conwboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yuan
vs
Conwboy

192 cm
22
206 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ling Yuan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Conwboy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conwboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Yuan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yuan is nestled in close to Conwboy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yuan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conwboy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yuan stops Conwboy from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Conwboy controls his leg.

Yuan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yuan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conwboy.
Yuan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Ling Yuan has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuan misses with a combination
enabling Conwboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Conwboy misses with a wild combination.
Yuan fails with a takedown attempt.
Conwboy looks to land a left hand but Yuan moved out of range nicely.
Yuan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conwboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conwboy misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ling Yuan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yuan looks to clinch
enabling Conwboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Conwboy lands an overhand right.

Ling Yuan's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conwboy finds it's way round the side to connect with Yuan's head.
Conwboy lands with a hook. Yuan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Conwboy bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Yuan! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Yuan is rocked!

Ling Yuan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yuan is breathing heavily.
Conwboy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yuan's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yuan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conwboy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conwboy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conwboy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Conwboy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ling Yuan'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.

Conwboy misses with a series of wild punches.
Yuan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Conwboy swivels and escapes.
Yuan takes one to the side of the head.
Conwboy drops Yuan with a big left hand and mounts him. Yuan is in big trouble!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ling Yuan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Conwboy!
Mark Conwboy is the new light heavyweight champion!