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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Sung (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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180 cm
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196 lbs
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186 cm
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Silver! 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, Sam Sung! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sung cracks the inside of Silver's front leg. Sung looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Sung preventing the sweep. Sung wants to stand but Silver has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Silver controlling Sung's posture. Sung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silver's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silver has a closed guard, preventing Sung from standing up. Sung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Silver throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sung's guard. Silver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Sung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silver chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silver wants to control from the top but Sung keeps moving. Silver distracts Sung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sung looks gassed! Silver wants to control from the top but Sung keeps moving. Sung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Sung working a defensive guard but Silver passes into half guard.
Silver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Silver winds up and cracks Sung with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silver is nestled in close to Sung, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Silver is keen to just control but Sung is a slippery customer. Nice strikes from Silver there. Sung taking some punishment here, with Silver in his half guard. Sung is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silver scores with a couple of nice shots. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silver connects with a nice short shot to Sung's temple. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Silver.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silver is nestled in close to Sung, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Sung has hold of Silver's hands but Silver slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Sung has hold of Silver's hands but Silver slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Silver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Silver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Silver working Sung over with strikes. Sung taking some punishment here, with Silver in his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Silver dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Sung moves away and avoids it. A big right from Silver misses. Sung gets a takedown into half guard. Silver manages to get to full guard.
Silver lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sung! A nice elbow there by Silver. Sung is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silver has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sung's face.
It looks like Sam Sung has been cut. Josh Silver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Silver lands a big shot there that rocks Sung but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silver lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silver is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sung can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Silver dominating with strikes here.
That has opened up Sam Sung's cut even more. Silver pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Silver postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Sung bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Silver and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Silver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szerszen Szerszen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 cm
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223 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ice Man! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Szerszen Szerszen! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Man lands with a shot to the body. Man tests Szerszen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Szerszen Szerszen has been cut. Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Szerszen under the eye. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man sizes up Szerszen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Man drops Szerszen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Szerszen looks back up at him and smiles so Man waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Szerszen is rocked! Szerszen slips under a jab. Szerszen is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him? Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Szerszen seems to have recovered his senses. Szerszen looks gassed! Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Man throws an overhand right that drops Szerszen like a sack of potatoes! Man dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ice Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mighty Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 cm
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215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Cliff! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mighty Mouse! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cliff lands a big right hand that sends Mouse crashing to the mat! Cliff stays standing though and waves Mouse back to his feet!
It looks like Mighty Mouse has been cut. Mouse looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cliff stuffs the takedown. Mouse drops his hands for a split second and Cliff immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Mouse face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Cliff follows up with a right hand that knocks Mouse into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Cliff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Browndog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Familia comes into the arena with All of the lights - Kanye west blaring out of the sound system. Browndog is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: (listen to this). Rocky Browndog is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 cm
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duke Familia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Browndog! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Browndog tries to move into range but Familia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Rocky Browndog has been cut. Familia looks to score with a jab to the body but Browndog is just out of range. Familia connects with a looping right hand.
Browndog tries to clinch up. Familia scores with a punch to the head.
Browndog is rocked! Browndog moves away from the strike by Familia. Browndog is still on wobbly legs! Can Familia finish him? Duke Familia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Familia misses. Familia throws a big shot that misses. Browndog seems to have recovered his senses. Familia misses with a hook. Browndog ducked under it nicely. Familia tries to sprawl but Browndog drives through with a takedown into half guard. Familia is trying to get back to full guard. Browndog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Familia defends it well. Browndog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Browndog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Browndog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Familia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Familia wants to control but Browndog is keeping busy.
Familia pushes Browndog off looking to stand but Browndog dives back in and keeps control.
Familia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Familia. Browndog has gone for a leg lock! Familia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Browndog's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Familia controls from within his opponent's guard. Browndog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Browndog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Familia with a flurry of punches that miss. Browndog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Familia. Familia cracks Browndog with a solid left hand. Familia is looking to work some ground and pound but Browndog has wrist control. Familia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Browndog keeping full guard, as Familia tries to pass. Familia landing some decent shots from guard. Familia is looking to work some ground and pound but Browndog has wrist control. Familia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Browndog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Familia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Familia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Familia chips away with some ground and pound. Familia thows a big elbow that misses. Familia 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. Familia lands a couple of decent looking shots. Familia works over Browndog with some ground and pound from guard. Familia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Familia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Familia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Familia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Familia works over Browndog with some ground and pound from guard. Browndog has momentary wrist control but Familia slips an elbow through the middle. Familia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Familia wants to control from the top but Browndog keeps moving. Familia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Familia throwing strikes from guard but Browndog blocks nicely. Familia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Familia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Browndog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Familia's guard. Familia keeping moving, preventing Browndog from controlling successfully. Familia is pulling down on Browndog's head to control his posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Familia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rocky Browndog's cut. That's time! Familia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Familia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Browndog has his takedown stuffed and Familia counters with a huge left! Browndog is in big trouble! He's backing up but Familia isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Browndog from any more damage. A dominating finish by Familia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Familia!
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between War Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tukmol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Party Rock - LMFAO. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 cm
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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183 cm
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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 Hilo, War Machine! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tukmol! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Excellent takedown into side control there by Tukmol. Tukmol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Tukmol swings around for an armbar but Machine sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tukmol's guard. Tukmol keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass. Machine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Machine pushes down on Tukmol's leg and manages to get into half guard. Machine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machine wants to stand but Tukmol has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Machine is trying to control the action in half guard but Tukmol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Machine stops Tukmol from getting back to his feet.
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. Machine tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tukmol controls his leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tukmol counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machine won't be happy with that. Tukmol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machine, who protects the arm well. Tukmol looks gassed! Tukmol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Tukmol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machine, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machine is looking for a sweep. Tukmol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Tukmol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tukmol but great work by Machine. Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tukmol keeps working. Machine decides to stand back up. Machine steps back and let's Tukmol get back to his feet.
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. Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
Machine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tukmol counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machine's guard now. Machine trying to control the position.
Tukmol drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tukmol has Machine in his guard. Tukmol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tukmol dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tukmol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Machine misses with a wild combination.
Machine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Mike Tukmol has been cut. Machine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tukmol momentarily.
Machine throws a right and a left that Tukmol avoids nicely. Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tukmol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machine misses with an uppercut
and Tukmol counters with a single leg into guard. Machine didn't expect that. 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! Tukmol drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machine! Tukmol is breathing heavily. Machine wants to control but Tukmol is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machine advances to mount. Machine trying to control but Tukmol is having none of it. Tukmol tries to buck Machine off but Machine takes his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Machine is looking to control Tukmol but Tukmol is wriggling around and keeping busy. Tukmol trying to get back to his feet but Machine is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machine tries to get the hooks in deep but Tukmol pushed the leg off. Mike Tukmol has got the better of the ground game so far. Machine wants to control but Tukmol manages to buck him off and is now in Machine's guard! Nice work there by Tukmol!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Machine is trying to control the position but Tukmol postures up.
War Machine has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Machine misses with a few strikes there.
Machine scores with a three punch combo!
Machine misses with a double jab.
Tukmol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Machine throws a nice looking combination but Tukmol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tukmol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tukmol. Machine clobbers Tukmol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
War Machine dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mike Tukmol's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tukmol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A right-left combo lands from Machine.
That has opened up Mike Tukmol's cut even more. A combination from Machine does no damage. Tukmol is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machine. Machine throws a shot to the body.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
War Machine is winning the standup battle so far. Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tukmol moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Machine stalks Tukmol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tukmol's face. Tukmol staggers backwards, shaken. Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tukmol moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A cross from Machine lands. Both fighters are 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! Machine pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tukmol back to the cage. Machine follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine misses with a body shot.
Tukmol shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Machine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Machine manages to get to full guard.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tukmol drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machine! Tukmol wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Machine has hold of Tukmol's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tukmol seems comfortable defending it but Machine has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tukmol is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tukmol is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Machine couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). War Machine! War Machine is the new welterweight champion!
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