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SEC 20: 145lb Tourney 1st Rd PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ehavoc dugre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiran the terrible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ehavoc dugre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiran the terrible!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dugre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around the terrible's waist but the terrible gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing dugre off to one side.
dugre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
dugre seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
the terrible is doing well to control the position and prevent dugre from advancing to side control.
dugre wants to lay and pray for a moment but the terrible keeps working.
dugre is looking to stall here but the terrible recovers full guard.
dugre wants to stand and escape but instead the terrible has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the terrible trying to control the position from guard on top but dugre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
dugre is looking to stand up but the terrible isn't so interested in that idea.
the terrible trying to control the position from guard on top but dugre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
dugre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
the terrible controlling from the top position.
the terrible prevents dugre from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
the terrible shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
the terrible wants to free his trapped foot but dugre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
the terrible looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the terrible stops dugre from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the terrible is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, dugre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
dugre wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiran the terrible dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
dugre misses with a takedown attempt
and the terrible counters with a takedown into side control.
dugre trying to remain calm as the terrible controls from the top position.
the terrible trying to control the action but dugre is working from the bottom.
the terrible is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, dugre has escaped the position, nice work there.
the terrible has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dugre is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
the terrible tries to control but dugre wriggling away.
dugre is trying desperately to improve position.
dugre really wants to buck the terrible off and get back to his feet.
the terrible is working for a guillotine from mount but dugre frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the terrible trying to control but he's not successful this time.
the terrible is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But dugre has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from dugre!
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.
the terrible controls dugre momentarily but dugre frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
the terrible keeping moving, preventing dugre from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiran the terrible showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
the terrible with a poor takedown
and dugre counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for the terrible!
dugre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as the terrible is looking to escape.
dugre content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the terrible is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
dugre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
the terrible wants to hold on but dugre pushes him away.
dugre controlling from the full mount.
That's two 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.
the terrible bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
the terrible passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the terrible goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, dugre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in the terrible's guard! Nice work there by dugre!
dugre stands up and waves to the terrible to follow him.
Tiran the terrible seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
the terrible misses with a takedown
and dugre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
dugre decides to stand and escape the position.
Tiran the terrible is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
dugre shoots and misses
and the terrible counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ehavoc dugre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the terrible stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. dugre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dugre keeping moving, preventing the terrible from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ehavoc dugre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well the terrible 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiran the terrible!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Zahnahatty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Ostesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zahnahatty comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mustafa Zahnahatty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arne Ostesen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostesen lands a jab-cross combination.
Zahnahatty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ostesen lands with a cross.
Zahnahatty shoots in looking for a takedown. Ostesen tries to sprawl out of it but Zahnahatty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ostesen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zahnahatty gets the takedown into side control.
Zahnahatty swings around for an armbar but Ostesen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zahnahatty's guard.
Zahnahatty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ostesen's guard.
Zahnahatty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zahnahatty trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostesen keeping full guard, as Zahnahatty tries to pass.
Zahnahatty trying to control but Ostesen is working from the bottom.
Ostesen wants to stand up but Zahnahatty is controlling him.
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.
Ostesen looking for a guillotine here but Zahnahatty defends easily.
Zahnahatty working some strikes from top position.
Zahnahatty wants to stand but Ostesen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ostesen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zahnahatty.
Ostesen scores with a nice strike.
Nice takedown defense from Ostesen. No joy for Zahnahatty on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Zahnahatty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zahnahatty wants to clinch up but Ostesen keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ostesen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zahnahatty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ostesen misses with a takedown attempt
and Zahnahatty counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ostesen's guard now.
Ostesen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zahnahatty manages to get himself to full guard.
Ostesen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zahnahatty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zahnahatty has escaped and now he's on top!
Ostesen trying to control the position.
Zahnahatty working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zahnahattyis looking to pass into half guard but Ostesen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ostesen is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostesen trying to control but Zahnahatty is working from the bottom.
Zahnahatty thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zahnahatty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ostesen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zahnahatty manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zahnahatty drops back looking for a leg! Ostesen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ostesen manages to kick Zahnahatty off! Zahnahatty jumps back into Ostesen's guard.
Zahnahatty postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ostesen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zahnahatty, into his guard.
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.
Zahnahatty keeping full guard, as Ostesen tries to pass.
Zahnahatty has his foot on Ostesen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ostesen works his way back into a safe position though.
Ostesen wants to get up but he can't break Zahnahatty's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zahnahatty looking for a guillotine here but Ostesen defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Zahnahatty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ostesen cracks Zahnahatty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zahnahatty fails to land the takedown.
Ostesen tries to close the distance and clinch but Zahnahatty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zahnahatty is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ostesen.
Zahnahatty looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zahnahatty passes into side control, despite Ostesen's attempt to control the position.
Ostesen tries to buck Zahnahatty off but Zahnahatty is having none of it.
Zahnahatty tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ostesen is trying to control Zahnahatty's posture but Zahnahatty avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahnahatty has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mustafa Zahnahatty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostesen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zahnahatty passes Ostesen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ostesen wants to get back to full guard.
Ostesen is looking to escape.
Zahnahatty seems to be looking for submissions.
Mustafa Zahnahatty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ostesen is trying to stand.
Ostesen is kicking away at Zahnahatty from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Zahnahatty grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Ostesen trying to push Zahnahatty off... Ostesen taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Mustafa Zahnahatty!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Malysz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and trevmbo Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malysz comes to the cage accompanied by Dj Tomekk - Jump Jump. trevmbo Noble 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Malysz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, trevmbo Noble!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malysz. Noble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malysz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noble.
Noble tries to close the distance and clinch but Malysz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Noble. No joy for Malysz on that attempt.
Malysz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malysz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Noble swivels and escapes.
Noble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malysz circles away quickly and effectively.
Noble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malysz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malysz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Noble to the mat! Noble manages to get full guard.
Malysz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Noble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malysz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malysz looking to sit in guard and control but Noble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malysz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malysz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malysz working over Noble with some ground and pound. Noble looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Noble wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malysz lands a nice short elbow.
Malysz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Noble gets full guard.
Noble looks gassed!
Malysz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malysz has managed to get both his arms back between Noble's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble has momentary wrist control but Malysz slips an elbow through the middle.
Malysz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Noble's head.
Malysz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malysz cracks Noble with a solid left hand.
Noble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Noble is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Malysz has his hands clasped together but Noble extends an breaks Malysz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Noble.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). trevmbo Noble!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between costo kroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Night Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, costo kroshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Night Man!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kroshi tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
kroshi avoids the head kick by Man.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man scores with a takedown into kroshi's guard.
Man wants to stand and escape but instead kroshi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
kroshi stops Man from standing up.
kroshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Man keeping moving, preventing kroshi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but kroshi is one step ahead there.
kroshi trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Man is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
kroshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily.
kroshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
kroshi shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense.
Man drives through and clinches with kroshi against the cage.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of kroshis head.
kroshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Man pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for costo kroshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man lands the left hand.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
kroshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
kroshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Man looks at the referee who does nothing so Man lands a crushing right that sends kroshi to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Man!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cowgill Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cowgill Nightmare 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cowgill Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightmare stuffs the takedown.
Nightmare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smirnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nightmare shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nightmare was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nightmare lands a big elbow.
Nightmare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smirnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smirnov is trying to escape the mount.
Smirnov is working hard here to advance position.
Nightmare trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is looking to improve his position but Nightmare isn't that keen on the idea.
Smirnov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nightmare not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smirnov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smirnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nightmare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nightmare throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare gets to his feet. Smirnov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nightmare decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smirnov's guard.
Nightmare seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smirnov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smirnov, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smirnov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smirnov can't control as he wanted to and Nightmare manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Smirnov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cowgill Nightmare dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nightmare counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smirnov!
Nightmare trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smirnov is desperately trying to improve his position but Nightmare has a good base and remains in mount.
Smirnov regains half guard.
Nightmare wants to stand but Smirnov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smirnov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nightmare tries to stand but can't do so whilst Smirnov controls his leg.
Smirnov moves into full guard.
Nightmare must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nightmare looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Nightmare drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nightmare jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smirnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smirnov pushes Nightmare off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with the combination.
Nightmare misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nightmare wants to clinch.
Nightmare shoots and misses
and Smirnov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nightmare!
Nightmare is breathing heavily.
Smirnov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nightmare to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nightmare shrugs it off.
Smirnov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smirnov landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov content just to control the position here.
Smirnov wants to control the action but instead Nightmare gets a body lock and reverses into Smirnov's guard! Nice work!
Smirnov keeping full guard, as Nightmare tries to pass.
Smirnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirnov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nightmare shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smirnov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nightmare is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smirnov reverses the position - he's now on top in Nightmare's guard.
Smirnov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov gets to his feet - Nightmare follows without any prompting.
Nightmare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smirnov counters with a single leg into guard. Nightmare didn't expect that.
Nightmare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nightmare keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Smirnov prevents Nightmare from getting back to his feet.
Smirnov passes into half guard.
Nightmare wants to get back to full guard.
Smirnov is trying to control. Nightmare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smirnov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nightmare!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smirnov working for a guillotine from mount but Nightmare is in no mood to give up.
Nightmare defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smirnov.
Nightmare tries to reverse the position but Smirnov maintains control.
Nightmare taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nightmare can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov stands up from mount. Strange move.
A combination from Smirnov does no damage.
Smirnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nightmare counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smirnov has his hands clasped together around Nightmare's back. He's all about the action.
Smirnov moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nightmare's guard.
Smirnov trying to control but Nightmare is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov looking to sit in guard and control but Nightmare gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smirnov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smirnov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Smirnov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Maniche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Maniche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniche has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Maniche breaks from the clinch.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Maniche.
Maniche with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Maniche sprawls well.
Maniche drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Maniche pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maniche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sam Maniche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Gracie.
Maniche stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maniche wants it to stay on the feet.
Maniche connects with a nice looking jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Maniche scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maniche counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maniche breaks from the clinch.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maniche goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maniche stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Maniche swinging wildly here.
Maniche lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maniche.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Maniche.
Maniche throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Maniche finish him?
Maniche is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Maniche shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gracie is backing up but Maniche catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gracie covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Maniche Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Maniche!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Simons III misses.
Mitchell tries to clinch up.
Simons III decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simons III is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mitchell is just riding it out for now. Simons III eventually gives up the hold.
Simons III is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is looking for a kimura here.
Simons III not doing much here.
Simons III is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitchell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mitchell trying to control here.
Simons III looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simons III is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mitchell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Simons III.
Simons III throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mitchell because Simons III loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simons III tries to control but Mitchell wriggling away.
Simons III is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Simons III!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Simons III!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdi wali Mohammed II (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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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdi wali Mohammed II!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohammed II is retaining full guard.
Mohammed II wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mohammed II keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mohammed II did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Mohammed II is looking to escape.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammed II keeps working.
Mohammed II is trying to stand.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Mohammed II really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mohammed II pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mohammed II defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Mohammed II.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mohammed II throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Mohammed II.
Gracie takes a swing at Mohammed II's ribcage but misses.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Mohammed II is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohammed II is retaining full guard.
Mohammed II can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammed II keeps working.
Mohammed II won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie prevents Mohammed II from standing back up.
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.
Mohammed II is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Mohammed II is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Mohammed II is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mohammed II slips a straight right by Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mohammed II slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie swings for the body but Mohammed II moves out of range.
Mohammed II uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Mohammed II tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mohammed II manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mohammed II moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed II throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Mohammed II avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mohammed II was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Roberto Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammed II drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mohammed II manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Mohammed II sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Mohammed II connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Mohammed II misses with a head kick.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Mohammed II sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie swings for the body but Mohammed II moves out of range.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Mohammed II is just out of range.
Mohammed II scores with a head kick.
Abdi wali Mohammed II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Mohammed II, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Mohammed II against the cage but Mohammed II circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Mohammed II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Mohammed II.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mohammed II did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Mohammed II wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mohammed II sees it coming and defends easily.
Mohammed II is looking to escape.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mohammed II doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Mohammed II defends the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mohammed II ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mohammed II throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Mohammed II shows good takedown defense.
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.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Mohammed II throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Mohammed II keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mohammed II misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mohammed II moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Mohammed II off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mohammed II wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
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 Roberto Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie takes a swing at Mohammed II's ribcage but misses.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mohammed II is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie is keen to just control but Mohammed II is a slippery customer.
Gracie prevents Mohammed II from standing back up.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mohammed II has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Mohammed II is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mohammed II is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mohammed II wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mohammed II scores with a head kick.
Mohammed II pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mohammed II circles away.
Gracie takes a swing at Mohammed II's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mohammed II.
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.
Mohammed II throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Mohammed II saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Mohammed II as Gracie shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohammed II pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Mohammed II.
Gracie takes a swing at Mohammed II's ribcage but misses.
Mohammed II throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
A head kick misses from Mohammed II.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mohammed II tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mohammed II as he jumps to the side.
Gracie swings for the body but Mohammed II moves out of range.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Mohammed II avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Mohammed II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mohammed II scores with a head kick.
Mohammed II misses with a head kick.
Gracie throws a body punch but Mohammed II moves out of range.
Mohammed II stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mohammed II wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie is looking to wear down Mohammed II with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mohammed II.
Mohammed II throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Mohammed II.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Mohammed II shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Mohammed II takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abdi wali Mohammed II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed II throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mohammed II leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mohammed II misses with a head kick.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mohammed II did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Roberto Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mohammed II punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdi wali Mohammed II comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Crack Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crack Corn's choice of entrance music: Jimmy cracks heads and he dont care. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Watts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Crack Corn!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crack Corn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crack Corn throws a jab but it's blocked by Watts.
Crack Corn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Watts blocks the leg kick.
Crack Corn misses with a low kick.
Watts misses with a combination
and Crack Corn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Watts misses.
Watts swinging wildly here.
Crack Corn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Crack Corn misses the target.
Watts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watts misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Watts.
Crack Corn misses with a looping left.
Watts misses with a series of wild punches.
Watts throws a jab when Crack Corn was well out of range.
Crack Corn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watts.
Watts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crack Corn moves away.
Crack Corn clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts has had enough of the clinch but Crack Corn keeps him there for the moment.
Watts breaks from the clinch.
Watts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crack Corn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crack Corn drives through and clinches with Watts against the cage.
Crack Corn has Watts pressed against the cage, preventing Watts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Watts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watts is trying to break the clinch but Crack Corn has him pressed against the cage.
Watts tries to circle away but Crack Corn has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watts prevents the takedown attempt.
Crack Corn is working for takedown but Watts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crack Corn is working for takedown but Watts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ken Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Crack Corn.
Watts gets underhooks to prevent Crack Corn's takedown attempt.
Crack Corn keeps control of Watts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crack Corn looking for a takedown.
Watts is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts can't break the clinch.
Watts breaks from the clinch.
Crack Corn throws a right and a left that Watts avoids nicely.
Watts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crack Corn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crack Corn counters with a straight right hand.
Watts throws a lazy right hand but Crack Corn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crack Corn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crack Corn missing with a left hand there. Watts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watts slips under a jab from Crack Corn.
Watts throws a right hand that Crack Corn ducks under and follows up with a left that Crack Corn also avoids with ease.
Watts lands a jab-cross combination.
Watts missing with a left hand there. Crack Corn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crack Corn walks into a straight right hand from Watts.
Watts fails to land with a series of punches.
Ken Watts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crack Corn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watts's head.
Watts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crack Corn.
Watts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crack Corn moves out of range of the strikes.
Crack Corn misses with a head kick.
Crack Corn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crack Corn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crack Corn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crack Corn duly obliges.
No joy there for Watts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watts swinging wildly here.
Watts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crack Corn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watts throws a nice looking combination but Crack Corn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watts misses with a double jab.
Watts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crack Corn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crack Corn throws a combination. Watts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Watts dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crack Corn with a jab.
Watts fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Watts.
A punch lands to the side of Crack Corn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watts uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Crack Corn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watts counters with a straight right hand.
Crack Corn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watts misses with a looping left.
Crack Corn slips under a jab from Watts.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crack Corn.
Watts is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crack Corn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crack Corn is putting a hurting on Watts here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack Corn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Crack Corn has an Americana. Watts didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Crack Corn is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Crack Corn hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Crack Corn!
Jimmy Crack Corn is the new lightweight champion!
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RATING
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