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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Sokolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheeler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sokolov, pushing him back against the cage.
Sokolov wants a takedown.
Sokolov prevents the takedown attempt.
Wheeler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sokolov uses from the top position.
Sokolov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sokolov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wheeler controls Sokolov momentarily but Sokolov frees himself.
Sokolov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheeler is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov is working Wheeler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wheeler is on top in guard.
Sokolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokolov, not yet.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sokolov tries to get out of the position.
Wheeler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sokolov is proving hard to escape from.
Sokolov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokolov lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Sokolov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wheeler on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokolov is pulling down on Wheeler's head to control his posture.
Sokolov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokolov seems keen to control Wheeler's posture.
Wheeler wants to pass the guard but Sokolov is keeping the position.
Wheeler preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wheeler trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Andrew Wheeler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sokolov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wheeler is trying to defend but Sokolov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wheeler is looking to control Sokolov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wheeler avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wheeler has momentary wrist control but Sokolov slips an elbow through the middle.
Sokolov lands a couple of digs.
Sokolov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wheeler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wheeler looking for a guillotine here but Sokolov defends easily.
Sokolovis looking to pass into half guard but Wheeler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wheeler is in guard.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Wheeler wants to stand but Sokolov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wheeler preventing the sweep.
Sokolov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokolov is on top in guard.
Wheeler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokolov looking to pass the guard.
Wheeler working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sokolov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheeler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wheeler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Wheeler has his foot on Sokolov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sokolov works his way back into a safe position though.
Sokolov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheeler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokolov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sokolov cracks Wheeler with a solid left hand.
Wheeler is trying to keep Sokolov in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sokolov feints and as Wheeler raises his hands in defense, Sokolov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sokolov postures up and lands a big shot to Wheeler's brow.
Sokolov distracts Wheeler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wheeler wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokolov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokolov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wheeler is trying to keep Sokolov in close.
Wheeler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokolov is in close to Wheeler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sokolov postures up and lands a big shot to Wheeler's brow.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokolov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sokolov passes Wheeler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokolov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov 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.
Wheeler wants to get back to full guard.
Sokolov is nestled in close to Wheeler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sokolov lands strikes from half guard.
Sokolov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wheeler is trying to maintain the position but Sokolov is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokolov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wheeler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sokolov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sokolov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wheeler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokolov works his way into side control.
Sokolov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wheeler!
Sokolov landing strikes from the mount and Wheeler is in trouble!
Sokolov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sokolov lands a big shot there that rocks Wheeler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wheeler is rocked!
Sokolov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Wheeler in real trouble here! The ref calls for Wheeler to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Sokolov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Amazing - (Kanye West) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Los Angeles, Sean Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Belfort!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Belfort sprawling to the canvas. Johnson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Belfort hang on?
It looks like Paulo Belfort has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Belfort defends it.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Belfort is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Belfort is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belfort manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A jab-cross combination lands for Johnson and sends Belfort crashing to the mat! Johnson follows him down to the mat - Belfort regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Belfort looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Belfort glances at the clock... BAM! Johnson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Belfort crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Belfort is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severino Velasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameson comes to the cage accompanied by Obscura . This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Severino Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasco drops his hands momentarily and Jameson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jameson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jameson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jameson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jameson.
Jameson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jameson connects with a nice looking jab.
Velasco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Velasco has hold of Jameson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jameson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Velasco cranks the arm and Jameson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jameson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Severino Velasco!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renda Trimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Vaughan (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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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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 Los Angeles, Renda Trimm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vince Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trimm wants to clinch but Vaughan slips to the side
letting Vaughan counter with a right hand.
Trimm tries to clinch but Vaughan moves away
and Vaughan counters with a stiff right hand.
Trimm throws a jab when Vaughan was well out of range.
Vaughan avoids the body shot from Trimm.
Trimm throws a right hand that Vaughan ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughan also avoids with ease.
Vaughan with a nice cross.
Trimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaughan moves away.
Trimm throws an off balance right hand
so Vaughan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vaughan slips nicely into half guard.
Vaughan moves nicely into side control.
Vaughan works to advance to full mount. Trimm defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trimm is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vaughan has taken his back.
Vaughan working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Trimm is doing well to defend. Vaughan seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Trimm is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vince Vaughan!
Vince Vaughan is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Heister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Ain't No Sunshine - (DMX) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Heister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaxon Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Heister's head back.
Heister fails with a takedown attempt.
Heister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Heister misses with the body kick
and Silva counters with a head kick that drops Heister to the mat! Heister scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Heister is rocked!
Silva connects with a body shot.
Oh Heister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heister is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva finds Heister's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Heister flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Silva lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Heister will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxon Silva!
Jaxon Silva is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basit Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Quack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quack comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Duck Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Howard Quack enters the cage!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Basit Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Quack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quack drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ali is looking to stand up but Quack isn't so interested in that idea.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Quack manages to pass to side control.
Quack thows a huge punch but Ali dodges it nicely.
Quack prevents Ali from standing back up.
Quack works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quack controlling from the full mount.
Quack wants to control the pace but Ali is squirming around nicely.
Quack takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali is keeping busy.
Ali is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ali might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Quack working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ali is doing well to defend. Quack seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ali is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Howard Quack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Brasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubal Early (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jubal Early is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Brasky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jubal Early!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Early shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brasky but Brasky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brasky throws a wild body kick that Early sees coming a mile off.
Early tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Early closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brasky did well to prevent Early getting side control.
Brasky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Early wants to control from the top but Brasky keeps moving.
Early preventing the sweep.
Early pushing down on Brasky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brasky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brasky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brasky keeping full guard, as Early tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Early is looking to work some ground and pound but Brasky has wrist control.
Brasky keeping moving, preventing Early from controlling successfully.
Early has gone for a leg lock! Brasky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Early's guard.
Early is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brasky is aware though and is defending well.
Early has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brasky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Early escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brasky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Early bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brasky's guard.
Early drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Early jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Early postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brasky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Early, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasky stopping the sweep attempt from Early.
Brasky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brasky advances to half guard.
Brasky moves nicely into side control.
Brasky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Early has escaped the position, nice work there.
Early manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brasky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Early manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Early tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brasky stands up from Early's guard - Brasky perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brasky. That's going to slow Early down.
Early closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Brasky on the inside.
Brasky throws a head punch that misses.
Brasky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brasky lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Jubal Early has been cut.
Brasky struggles to land a body shot inside as Early controls his hands.
Brasky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brasky has a couple of punches blocked by Early.
Brasky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brasky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Early looks for a takedown but Brasky sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasky throws a body kick that misses.
Early shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brasky but Brasky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bill Brasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubal Early.
Brasky tries to bum rush Early with a series of wild strikes but Early uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Early walks into a straight right hand from Brasky.
Early misses with an attempted mid kick.
Early shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Early takes one to the chin there.
Brasky feints a jab promting Early to slip. Brasky then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Early slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Early uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasky.
Early throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brasky tries to sprawl but Early drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Early is thwarting Brasky's attempts to control the position.
Brasky is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brasky is working hard here to advance position.
Early seems to be working for a kimura but Brasky defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Brasky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jubal Early's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Early shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brasky as he jumps to the side.
Brasky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Early on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Brasky. Those never looked like landing.
Brasky takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brasky.
Early drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brasky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brasky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brasky throws a series of punches but Early moves out of range.
Brasky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brasky clinches with his opponent.
Brasky lands a hook that snaps the head of Early backwards.
A short left from Brasky.
Brasky breaks the clinch.
Brasky lands a jab to the head.
Early blocks the body kick.
Brasky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Early closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brasky to the mat! Brasky manages to get full guard.
Early avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brasky keeping full guard, as Early tries to pass.
Brasky looking for a guillotine here but Early defends easily.
Early wants to control from the top but Brasky keeps moving.
Early avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Early stands and throws Brasky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Early tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brasky managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Early.
Early tries for a kimura but Brasky is defending well.
Early creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Early throwing strikes but Brasky manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jubal Early has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brasky working away.
Brasky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Early wants to control but Brasky postures up.
Early is trying to work for a sweep but Brasky has mounted him!
The referee warns Early that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Early takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Early is looking to get to half guard.
Early is breathing heavily.
Early tries to hold on but Brasky postures up.
Brasky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That has opened up Jubal Early's cut even more.
Early wants to control but Brasky is having none of it.
Brasky lands a heavy elbow.
Jubal Early's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jubal Early's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill Brasky!
Bill Brasky retains his light heavyweight title!
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