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Triumph 2 [ The Calling ] PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heath Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieron King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Men at Work - Land Down Under. Kieron King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heath Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kieron King!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
King is controlling Sanchez's posture.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
King is looking to improve his position.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King looking for submissions off his back.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
King pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Heath Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
King is looking to clinch.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
King dominating with strikes here.
King wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
King moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sanchez has worked his arm free - good work by Sanchez!
King works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite King's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but King scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from King.
King stands and steps away. Sanchez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
King is breathing heavily.
King feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard.
King working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez won't allow King to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to hold Sanchez in close to prevent damage but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
King wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay.
King is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Sanchez.
King trying desperately to get to his feet.
King tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and King is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Heath Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King tries to clinch up.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and King makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanchez really felt that one!
Sanchez misses with a takedown
so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kingis looking to pass into half guard but Sanchez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sanchez is in guard.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanchez uses it to pass to side control.
Sanchez cracks King with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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.
Sanchez is working to tighten is grip on King's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. King has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sanchez is really squeezing tight and eventually King passes out! Sanchez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Heath Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sackamano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Sackamano!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackamano feints and as Thunder raises his hands in defense, Sackamano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thunder looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Thunder is adopting a defensive guard.
Sackamano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sackamano throws a big right hand that misses.
Sackamano trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackamano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackamano wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Sackamano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
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.
Thunder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thunder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sackamano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sackamano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sackamano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sackamano wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Sackamano is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it.
Sackamano stalling.
Sackamano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thunder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackamano trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Sackamano wants to stand but Thunder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sackamano gets a takedown into half guard.
Thunder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackamano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thunder's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackamano seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sackamano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thunder defends it well.
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
Sackamano wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy.
Sackamano seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sackamano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thunder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sackamano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackamano trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sackamano wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Sackamano stands and steps away. Thunder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Sackamano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sackamano misses with a few strikes there.
Sackamano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sackamano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thunder is squirming around, avoiding Sackamano's attempts to control the action.
Sackamano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thunder kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sackamano controlling his opponent.
Sackamano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thunder manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder stops Sackamano from passing to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sackamano in side control, throwing shots but Thunder defends.
Sackamano trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Sackamano has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sackamano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackamano trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder is trying to keep Sackamano in close.
Sackamano tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Thunder is trying to keep Sackamano in close.
Sackamano wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sackamano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackamano stands up from Thunder's guard - Sackamano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sackamano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thunder's half guard.
Sackamano is trying to control the action in half guard but Thunder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thunder is trying to control but Sackamano passes into side control!
Sackamano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder parries the strikes from Sackamano easily there. Sackamano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thunder to escape.
Thunder tries to bench press Sackamano off him but Sackamano keeps the position.
Sackamano is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Sackamano seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sackamano trying to control the position but Thunder is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sackamano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thunder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thunder wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Sackamano 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sackamano closes the distance and pushes Thunder back into the cage.
Sackamano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunder shoots and misses
and Sackamano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thunder!
Sackamano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sackamano landing strikes from the mount.
Bob Sackamano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sackamano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder wants to control but Sackamano is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackamano with good strikes from the mount here!
Sackamano tries to control but Thunder wriggling away.
Sackamano lands a heavy elbow.
Thunder tries to improve his position but instead Sackamano has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sackamano's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackamano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sackamano avoiding Thunder 's attempts to control his hands.
Thunder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The referee warns Thunder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sackamano looking to control but Thunder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bob Sackamano just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sackamano closes the distance and pushes Thunder back into the cage.
Sackamano lands a takedown into guard.
Sackamano trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder striking off his back but it's not causing Sackamano any problems.
Sackamano gets to his feet - Thunder follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackamano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thunder to the mat! Thunder manages to get full guard.
Sackamano postures up.
Sackamano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sackamano trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder controls Sackamano momentarily but Sackamano frees himself.
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackamano stands and throws Thunder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sackamano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sackamano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sackamano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakub Kochanowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gray Tyler's 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Kochanowski avoids nicely.
Kochanowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Kochanowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyler moves in looking to clinch but Kochanowski pushes him off.
Tyler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyler breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyler stalling the fight.
Kochanowski avoids the elbow strike from Tyler, against the cage.
Kochanowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kochanowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Kochanowski has Tyler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kochanowski wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
Tyler tries to clinch up but Kochanowski circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kochanowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kochanowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Tyler trying to control but Kochanowski postures up.
Kochanowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler trying to control here.
Tyler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kochanowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kochanowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kochanowski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tyler could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kochanowski has cracked it and Tyler is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kochanowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakub Kochanowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?!
It looks like Brett McDonald has been cut.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top!
Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McDonald, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown sends McDonald crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brown is motioning to the referee to let McDonald up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Brown drops McDonald with a straight left! Oh this is bad for McDonald! Brown dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Leroy Brown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Darke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robushka Sotchik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darke comes to the cage accompanied by Running Up That Hill by Placibo. Sotchik has chosen I'm a Barbie Girl - AQUA as his entrance music. Robushka Sotchik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Darke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robushka Sotchik!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotchik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darke is looking to clinch but Sotchik is avoiding it.
Nice combo by Darke! Oh, that's hurt him - Sotchik falls to the canvas and Darke follows him into side control.
Sotchik is rocked!
It looks like Robushka Sotchik has been cut.
Darke scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sotchik is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Darke can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Darke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lando Bergenmesiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergenmesiter has chosen Fuel as his entrance music. Lando Bergenmesiter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lando Bergenmesiter!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a series of punches but Bergenmesiter avoids them all with ease.
Bergenmesiter dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Bergenmesiter lands with a slapping head kick.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bergenmesiter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bergenmesiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergenmesiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bergenmesiter.
Bergenmesiter throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Bergenmesiter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyson.
Bergenmesiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Bergenmesiter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Bergenmesiter from controlling successfully.
Bergenmesiter is stalling in the full guard.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Bergenmesiter from controlling successfully.
Bergenmesiter stands up and waves to Tyson to follow him.
Bergenmesiter misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergenmesiter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergenmesiter has managed to clinch.
Bergenmesiter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bergenmesiter jumps guard and drags Tyson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bergenmesiter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergenmesiter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyson manages to get himself to full guard.
Bergenmesiter tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard.
Bergenmesiter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergenmesiter is thwarting Tyson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergenmesiter controlling the pace.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bergenmesiter is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bergenmesiter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bergenmesiter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyson is not content to let Bergenmesiter control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bergenmesiter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
Bergenmesiter clinches up against the cage.
Bergenmesiter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Bergenmesiter breaks from the clinch.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bergenmesiter counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lando Bergenmesiter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Bergenmesiter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson misses with a double jab
and Bergenmesiter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bergenmesiter.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bergenmesiter counters with a thumping low kick.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bergenmesiter counters with a left and a right that stings Tyson.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.
Tyson throws the left hand but Bergenmesiter avoids the punch easily.
Bergenmesiter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bergenmesiter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson with a nice cross.
Bergenmesiter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bergenmesiter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson lands a jab.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bergenmesiter counters by moving into the clinch.
Bergenmesiter manages to break the clinch.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bergenmesiter counters with a big head kick but Tyson shrugs it off.
Tyson misses the body punch
and Bergenmesiter counters with a one-two to the body.
Bergenmesiter tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergenmesiter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lando Bergenmesiter.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bergenmesiter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bergenmesiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergenmesiter throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Tyson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bergenmesiter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bergenmesiter counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergenmesiter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bergenmesiter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now.
Bergenmesiter passes Tyson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bergenmesiter is trying to control. Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bergenmesiter trying to pass the guard but Tyson defending well.
Tyson wants to control but Bergenmesiter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergenmesiter.
Tyson has a hand on Bergenmesiter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bergenmesiter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tyson wants to hold on but Bergenmesiter pushes him away.
Tyson can't escape the position.
Bergenmesiter controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lando Bergenmesiter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bergenmesiter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bergenmesiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bergenmesiter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyson momentarily.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bergenmesiter counters with a head kick.
Bergenmesiter has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bergenmesiter trying to control the position but instead, Tyson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bergenmesiter into the cage.
Bergenmesiter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Bergenmesiter's takedown attempt.
Bergenmesiter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergenmesiter manages to break the clinch.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bergenmesiter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bergenmesiter drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergenmesiter connects with a high kick.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Bergenmesiter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyson tries to break free but Bergenmesiter pushes him back against the cage.
Bergenmesiter breaks the clinch.
Bergenmesiter works over Tyson's head and body with a nice combination.
Bergenmesiter throws a head kick that Tyson semi-blocks.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Bergenmesiter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Bergenmesiter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergenmesiter throws a head kick that Tyson semi-blocks.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Bergenmesiter moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bergenmesiter counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Bergenmesiter misses.
Bergenmesiter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bergenmesiter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bergenmesiter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tyson looks to land a combination. Bergenmesiter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergenmesiter moves away.
Lando Bergenmesiter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bergenmesiter counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Bergenmesiter counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergenmesiter throws a nice head kick!
Tyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bergenmesiter lands a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bergenmesiter.
Bergenmesiter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Bergenmesiter counters with a solid body kick.
Bergenmesiter tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bergenmesiter lands with a right hand.
Bergenmesiter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bergenmesiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Bergenmesiter.
Bergenmesiter looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a combination
and Bergenmesiter counters with a body kick.
Tyson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyson misses with a double jab
and Bergenmesiter counters with a big head kick but Tyson shrugs it off.
Lando Bergenmesiter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bergenmesiter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bergenmesiter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bergenmesiter duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bergenmesiter counters with a good low kick that Tyson was not able to check.
Bergenmesiter looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson misses with a combination
and Bergenmesiter counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lando Bergenmesiter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergenmesiter 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lando Bergenmesiter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kellen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Turn My Swag On. Emelianenko has chosen Казаки - Ой да as his entrance music. Kellen Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fedor Emelianenko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kellen Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith is trying to stand up.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Emelianenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Kellen Smith has been cut.
Emelianenko wants to take Smith's back here but Smith is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Emelianenko working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Emelianenko wants to control but Smith manages to buck him off and is now in Emelianenko's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Emelianenko controlling the position.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith advances position into side control!
Emelianenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko struggling a bit here.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Emelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emelianenko is not content to let Smith control the position.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith drops Emelianenko with a left right combo! Smith follows him down to the ground into side control.
Emelianenko is rocked!
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Emelianenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emelianenko gets back to half guard.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Kellen Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
Smith grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Emelianenko takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Smith cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kellen Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edmond Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dantes tries to clinch there but Novikov circles away.
Novikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dantes.
Dantes looks for a takedown but Novikov sprawls well.
Novikov tries to land a leg kick but Dantes saw it coming and moves away.
Novikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dantes is breathing heavily.
Dantes tries to move into range but Novikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Novikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Novikov does no damage.
Dantes is looking to clinch.
Novikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novikov throws a right hand that Dantes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dantes also avoids with ease.
Novikov scores with a leg kick.
Novikov lands a body shot.
Novikov punishes Dantes's body with a nice straight punch.
Novikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dantes. That did some damage!
Novikov misses with a wild body shot.
Dantes shoots in but no luck this time.
Edmond Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Novikov connects with a looping right hand.
Novikov lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dantes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novikov seems to be stalking Dantes here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Dantes drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dmitry Novikov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Vries's entrance music is My Ding-A-Ling. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries just misses with a punch to the body.
De Vries ducks under a wild hook from Pepper.
De Vries cracks the inside of Pepper's front leg.
De Vries scores with a nice body kick.
Pepper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pepper tries to bum rush De Vries with a series of wild strikes but De Vries uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pepper's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pepper duly obliges.
Pepper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Vries swivels and escapes.
Pepper throws a lazy right hand but De Vries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Vries scores with a shot to the body.
De Vries staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Vries.
A head kick from De Vries lands but Pepper takes it in his stride.
Pepper misses with a two punch combination.
De Vries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Vries lands a head kick!
Floyd Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepper throws a series of punches but De Vries avoids them all with ease.
De Vries scores with a nice body kick.
De Vries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pepper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by De Vries there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries throws a jab when Pepper was well out of range.
Hans De Vries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Vries scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Vries.
Pepper looks gassed!
Good exchange - De Vries coming out on top.
De Vries scores with a head kick.
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
Pepper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Vries.
De Vries is looking to clinch but Pepper is avoiding it.
De Vries throws a body punch but Pepper moves out of range.
De Vries throws a head kick that half lands.
Pepper misses with a body punch
and De Vries makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Vries.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pepper.
De Vries scores with a jab. Pepper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vries moves away.
Pepper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Vries moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Vries rushes Pepper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pepper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Vries.
De Vries clinches up with Pepper and pushes him back against the cage.
De Vries breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from De Vries.
Pepper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Vries pinned against the cage. De Vries gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Vries tries to clinch up.
De Vries connects with the punch.
De Vries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Vries is looking to wear down Pepper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Vries lands a nice looking body shot.
De Vries lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pepper throws a hook but De Vries avoids it easily.
De Vries throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pepper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hans De Vries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Pepper.
De Vries thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pepper if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries lands a head kick. Pepper smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Vries digs a good body shot into Pepper's ribs.
De Vries throws a body punch but Pepper moves out of range.
Pepper is trying desperately to land a takedown but De Vries is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pepper.
De Vries cracks a nice hook into Pepper's ribs.
De Vries works over Pepper's head and body with a nice combination.
De Vries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pepper, pushing him back against the cage.
Pepper wants a takedown but no success here.
De Vries is trying to force a seperation but Pepper has the dominant position.
De Vries breaks the clinch.
De Vries lands with an uppercut that bounces Pepper off the cage and back into rage.
Both fighters circling a little - De Vries finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pepper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pepper tries to keep at a distance but De Vries has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Vries wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pepper has him pressed against the cage.
De Vries breaks the clinch.
De Vries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Vries throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Vries thumps Pepper with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Vries moves into the clinch.
Pepper is working for takedown but De Vries is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pepper jumps guard but De Vries stands there with Pepper around his waist. Pepper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Vries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Vries throws a leg kick which misses Pepper's front leg but catches the back leg as Pepper tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Vries. That's going to slow Pepper down.
De Vries connects with a high kick.
De Vries buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Vries misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Vries.
Pepper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pepper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Vries counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Vries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pepper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Vries fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Vries lands a nice hook to Pepper's body. Pepper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans De Vries dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Vries uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Vries plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
De Vries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.
Pepper throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Vries counters with a right hand to the body.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pepper moves away.
De Vries takes a swing at Pepper's ribcage but misses.
Pepper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Vries scores with a decent looking hook.
De Vries has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pepper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Vries regains guard.
Pepper stops De Vries from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepperis looking to pass into half guard but De Vries pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Vries is in guard.
De Vries trying to control but Pepper is working from the bottom.
Pepper is breathing heavily.
De Vries is looking to stand up but Pepper won't let him.
De Vries slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper pushes a forearm under De Vries's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, De Vries is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Floyd Pepper!
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