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Invidious Combat LXXIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Pressley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuo comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu You. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Pressley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pressley throws a nice looking combination but Zhuo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhuo gets caught napping as Pressley dives in and scores a takedown. Zhuo manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pressley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zhuo trying to control the position.
Zhuo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zhuo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zhuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhuo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pressley manages to get himself to full guard.
Zhuo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pressley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zhuo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pressley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pressley has escaped and now he's on top!
Pressley wants to control from the top but Zhuo keeps moving.
Zhuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zhuo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pressley's guard.
Pressley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhuo postures up in Pressley's guard and throws a big left but Pressley blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo postures up in Pressley's guard and throws a big left but Pressley blocks it.
Zhuo throwing strikes but missing.
Zhuo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pressley dives on top into guard.
Zhuo controlling Pressley's posture.
Pressley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhuo looking to control.
Pressley is fighting to break Zhuo's control of his arms but Zhuo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pressley looking to sit in guard and control but Zhuo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zhuo landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throwing strikes from guard but Pressley blocks nicely.
Zhuo is in close to Pressley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zhuo passes Pressley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zhuo is thwarting Pressley's attempts to control the position.
Zhuo 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.
Ground and pound from Zhuo.
Zhuo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhuo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pressley to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throws a strike but Pressley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pressley trying to control but Zhuo is working from the bottom.
Zhuo looking to control.
Pressley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pressley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhuo is trying to control the position but Pressley postures up.
Pressley trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhuo has an active guard here but Pressley has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhao Zhuo 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.
Zhuo digs a good body shot into Pressley's ribs.
Pressley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pressley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zhuo was covering up waiting for the punch and Pressley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zhuo wants to sweep here but Pressley controlling him for the moment.
Pressley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zhuo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pressley has managed to get both his arms back between Zhuo's legs - danger averted.
Zhuo controlling Pressley's posture.
Pressley throwing strikes but missing.
Zhuo keeping moving, preventing Pressley from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo looking to control.
Pressley with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pressley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zhuo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pressley's guard.
Zhuo 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.
Zhuo postures up in Pressley's guard and throws a big left but Pressley blocks it.
Zhuo throwing strikes but missing.
Zhuo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pressley's head.
Zhuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zhuo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhuo postures up in Pressley's guard and throws a big left but Pressley blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressley is trying to keep Zhuo in close.
Zhuo throws a strike but Pressley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zhuo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pressley trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhuo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pressley has passed into side control.
Zhao Zhuo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Pressley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zhuo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pressley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressley prevents Zhuo from improving his position.
Zhuo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zhuo.
Zhuo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pressley's guard.
Zhuo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pressley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zhuo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pressley's head.
Zhuo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pressley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pressley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pressley!
Zhuo defending against the ground and pound.
Pressley wants to control but Zhuo is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo is trying to control Pressley's posture but Pressley avoids it.
Zhuo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pressley working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhuo gets back to half guard.
Zhuo is not content to let Pressley control the position.
Pressley passes into side control, despite Zhuo's attempt to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhao Zhuo dominated that second round.
That's time! Zhuo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zhuo stuns Pressley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pressley shoots in and gets a takedown into Zhuo's guard.
Pressley preventing the sweep.
Pressley postures up.
Pressley stopping the sweep attempt from Zhuo.
Pressley slips nicely into half guard.
Pressley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhuo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pressley.
Pressley prevents Zhuo from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zhuo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pressley manages to pass to mount!
Zhuo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zhuo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pressley has momentary wrist control but Zhuo slips an elbow through the middle.
Zhuo working some strikes from top position.
Zhuo lands a couple of digs.
Pressley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zhuo thows a big elbow that misses.
Zhao Zhuo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo won't allow Pressley to sweep him here.
Zhuo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhuo wants to control from the top but Pressley keeps moving.
Pressley is trying to control the position but Zhuo postures up.
Zhuo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Zhao Zhuo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zhuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pressley moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhuo circles away quickly and effectively.
Darren Pressley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhuo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pressley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zhuo taking a breather here.
Zhuo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pressley for as long as he can get away with.
Pressley is looking to regain half guard here but Zhuo keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pressley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We're going to have a standup here because Zhao Zhuo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zhuo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pressley has time to react.
Pressley fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Zhuo misses
and Pressley counters with a two punch combo.
Pressley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhuo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhuo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pressley moves away.
Zhuo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pressley looks to land a combination but Zhuo avoids it well.
Zhuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darren Pressley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pressley avoids the body shot from Zhuo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhao Zhuo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zhuo 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhao Zhuo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael The Count (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorcan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Count comes to the cage accompanied by The streets don't love you no more!!!. Michael The Count has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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169 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael The Count!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorcan Collins!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Collins.
The Count throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Michael The Count seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick
and The Count counters with a straight right hand.
Collins scores with a head kick. The Count tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Count is rocked!
The Count fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Oh The Count is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Count thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Collins. The Count shrugs it off though.
The Count misses with the body kick
and Collins counters with a head kick that wobbles The Count - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Collins sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorcan Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iam Getcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker has chosen Rosa Helikopter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Iam Getcha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getcha tries to clinch there but Breaker circles away.
Breaker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Getcha backs up against the cage.
It looks like Iam Getcha has been cut.
Breaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Getcha blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Getcha misses.
Trevor Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Breaker. Beautiful body shot.
Getcha ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Breaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Breaker lands a lovely overhand right.
Getcha tries to clinch but Breaker moves out of range.
Breaker lands a jab to Getcha's midsection.
Getcha is breathing heavily.
Breaker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Breaker does it's job there.
Getcha is rocked!
Breaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Getcha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Breaker drops Getcha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Getcha looks back up at him and smiles so Breaker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Getcha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Breaker does no damage.
Breaker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Getcha takes a step back to recover.
Getcha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Getcha seems to have got his legs back now.
and Breaker counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Getcha! He's just covering up as Breaker starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Breaker!
Trevor Breaker really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Best Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Kelly acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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282 lbs
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin 's best efforts.
Kelly wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
Martin 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.
Martin is pressing down on Kelly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kelly is holding on for now.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Kelly is refusing to be controlled, as Martin sits in half guard.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kelly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martin 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martin 's back!
Kelly looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly not allowing Martin to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kelly.
Martin manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Kelly is now in side control.
Kelly taking a break here but Martin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kelly trying to control from Martin 's half guard. Martin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin has his hands on Kelly's head, controlling the position.
Kelly prevents Martin from getting back to his feet.
Kelly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Martin wants to get back to his feet but Kelly drags him back down.
Kelly in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Martin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Kelly thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Martin to regain full guard.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.
Martin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kelly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin 's head.
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
Kelly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kelly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Kelly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kelly regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It looks like Jesse Kelly has been cut.
Kelly is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kelly's cut.
That's time! Martin 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martin .
Kelly dives in and scores a takedown into Martin 's guard.
Martin wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
Kelly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kelly has Martin in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin postures up and lands a big shot to Kelly's brow.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly 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.
Kelly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That has opened up Jesse Kelly's cut even more.
Kelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin .
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelly looking to control but Martin passes into half guard.
Kelly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martin won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Kelly is looking for a triangle here but Martin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Martin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kelly some visible discomfort.
The cut above Jesse Kelly's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Martin tries to move to mount but Kelly blocks the move with his legs.
Martin throws an elbow but Kelly slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Kelly can't do much from the bottom here.
Kelly prevents Martin from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Martin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kelly is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martin connects with a decent elbow.
Jesse Kelly'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 Jesse Kelly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dean Martin !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antti Rannanjarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rannanjarvi comes to the cage accompanied by Stonehenge by Spinal Tap. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Rannanjarvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Young!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rannanjarvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rannanjarvi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young avoids the head kick by Rannanjarvi.
Young moves out of range as Rannanjarvi throws a body kick.
Rannanjarvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Rannanjarvi misses
and Young counters with a two punch combo.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that misses.
Rannanjarvi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rannanjarvi throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Rannanjarvi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Young connects with a leg kick. Rannanjarvi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch lands to the side of Young 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Rannanjarvi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rannanjarvi!
Nice jab there from Rannanjarvi.
Young connects with a right hand. Rannanjarvi shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Rannanjarvi.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young throws a head kick but Rannanjarvi moves out of range.
Young checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young slips under a jab.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Rannanjarvi.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Young - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rannanjarvi lunges at Young with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young's hand.
Young lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rannanjarvi backs up against the cage.
Rannanjarvi thows a body shot but no joy.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rannanjarvi's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rannanjarvi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young cracks Rannanjarvi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rannanjarvi.
Young takes a swing at Rannanjarvi's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rannanjarvi.
A head kick by Young misses
and Rannanjarvi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Young is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rannanjarvi throws a chopping leg kick but Young manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick but Young checks it.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Young takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rannanjarvi connects with a leg kick. Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rannanjarvi tried to score with a low kick but Young checks it.
Rannanjarvi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rannanjarvi misses with a body kick.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Young is looking to score with low kicks.
Rannanjarvi throws a low kick but Young moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rannanjarvi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rannanjarvi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young throws a series of punches but Rannanjarvi avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Rannanjarvi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Young avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Rannanjarvi's shoulder, as Rannanjarvi tries to avoid the shot.
Young blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rannanjarvi.
Young misses with a head kick.
Rannanjarvi misses with a body kick.
Rannanjarvi throws a big shot that misses.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Rannanjarvi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Young's knee momentarily.
Rannanjarvi avoids the head kick by Young.
Rannanjarvi blocks a head kick by Young.
Patrick Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rannanjarvi staying out of range there.
Young blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Rannanjarvi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rannanjarvi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rannanjarvi avoids the head kick by Young.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Rannanjarvi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rannanjarvi misses with a kick to the body.
Rannanjarvi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Young is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rannanjarvi wants to slow Young down by chopping away at his legs.
Rannanjarvi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rannanjarvi scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rannanjarvi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rannanjarvi lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming.
Young blocks a head kick by Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young takes one to the side of the head.
Young misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Young misses with a combination
and Rannanjarvi counters with an inside leg kick.
Rannanjarvi digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
Young lands a jab to the nose.
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rannanjarvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi blocks a head kick by Young.
Rannanjarvi lands the left hand.
Rannanjarvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Rannanjarvi slips the punch.
Rannanjarvi thows a body kick. Young tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rannanjarvi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Young checks it well.
Rannanjarvi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young throws out a leg kick but Rannanjarvi moves out of range and Young only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rannanjarvi defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Antti Rannanjarvi is winning the standup battle so far.
Young lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Antti Rannanjarvi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rannanjarvi with a jab.
Young takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rannanjarvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rannanjarvi.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Rannanjarvi's defenses.
Young misses with a combination
and Rannanjarvi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young thows a body shot but no joy.
Rannanjarvi cracks the inside of Young's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Young misses with a double jab.
Young throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rannanjarvi to counter with a crisp jab.
Young catches Rannanjarvi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Young blocks a head kick by Rannanjarvi.
Young lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rannanjarvi misses with a low kick.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rannanjarvi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young throws a head kick but Rannanjarvi moves out of range.
Young will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rannanjarvi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Young as he checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rannanjarvi!
Young avoids the head kick by Rannanjarvi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young throws a chopping leg kick but Rannanjarvi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rannanjarvi lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young throws a head kick but Rannanjarvi moves out of range.
Young misses with a looping left.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rannanjarvi.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rannanjarvi throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Antti Rannanjarvi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Rannanjarvi counters with a big head kick but Young shrugs it off.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rannanjarvi tries to score with a low kick but Young moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rannanjarvi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rannanjarvi blocks a head kick by Young.
Nice shot lands for Rannanjarvi.
Young has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rannanjarvi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Patrick Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rannanjarvi lands with a kick to the temple. Young shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rannanjarvi slips a straight right by Young.
Rannanjarvi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Young misses
and Rannanjarvi counters with a thumping low kick.
Rannanjarvi lands a slapping body shot.
Rannanjarvi scores with a head kick. Young tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rannanjarvi slips a jab and a cross from Young.
Young throws a head kick that Rannanjarvi semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antti Rannanjarvi.
Well Rannanjarvi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Rannanjarvi!
Antti Rannanjarvi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Paquiao!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paquiao blocks a jab.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn digs a good body shot into Paquiao's ribs.
Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paquiao defends it nicely.
Paquiao throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn tries for a takedown but Paquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paquiao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big right from Penn misses.
Paquiao tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Penn misses.
Paquiao misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paquiao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Paquiao keeps moving.
Paquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paquiao is trying to stand up here but Penn is controlling him well.
Penn is stalling here. Paquiao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Penn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paquiao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn has his hands clasped together around Paquiao's back. He's all about the action.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paquiao is controlling the pace.
Paquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penn tries to roll over but Paquiao keeps him under control.
Penn is holding on to half guard well.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paquiao scores with a punch to the head.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn misses with a body shot.
A big left from Paquiao misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Penn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Penn throws a body punch but Paquiao moves out of range.
Paquiao looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Paquiao swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Paquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penn lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Paquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paquiao manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paquiao throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Penn shoots in but Paquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paquiao throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Paquiao misses its intended target.
Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Paquiao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paquiao struggling a bit here.
Penn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Paquiao!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquiao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paquiao is working to get back to half guard.
Paquiao has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Bj Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Paquiao with him. Paquiao is trying to defend but Penn has an arm under the chin now! Paquiao grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bj Penn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lotus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the tiger. Ortiz has chosen 2Pac - All Eyes On Me as his entrance music. Tommy Lotus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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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
14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forrest Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
Lotus works Ortiz's body with a nice hook.
Lotus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortiz defends it nicely.
Lotus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ortiz pinned against the cage. Ortiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lotus slips under a jab.
Lotus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ortiz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lotus really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lotus under the eye.
Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lotus.
Ortiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lotus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lotus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ortiz looks to land a combination but Lotus avoids it well.
Ortiz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ortiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lotus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ortiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz lands with a left to the head.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortiz has double underhooks.
Ortiz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lotus is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ortiz has Lotus pressed against the cage.
Ortiz lands a shot to the body.
Come on Ortiz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Ortiz's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ortiz lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Ortiz.
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortiz but Ortiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid body kick from Ortiz.
Ortiz moves into range and clinches up with Lotus.
Lotus being controlled against the cage.
Lotus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ortiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lotus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortiz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lotus or not.
Lotus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch but Ortiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ortiz lands a nice knee to the body.
Ortiz lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lotus can't break the clinch.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
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!
Ortiz lands a knee to the body.
Ortiz presses Lotus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ortiz lands a nice knee to the body.
Ortiz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortiz lands a nice uppercut.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ortiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortiz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ortiz lands a left hand.
Ortiz pushes Lotus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Ortiz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortiz has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lotus moves out of range as Ortiz throws a body kick.
Ortiz lands with a nice body kick.
Lotus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ortiz tries to land a front kick but Lotus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lotus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ortiz.
Lotus drops his hands momentarily and Ortiz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lotus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortiz sizes up Lotus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotus shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.
Ortiz closes the distance and pushes Lotus back into the cage.
Lotus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ortiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ortiz.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lotus. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike.
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Ortiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lotus.
Lotus ducks right into an uppercut from Ortiz.
Forrest Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotus avoids a kick to the body.
Lotus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortiz lands a jab to the head.
Ortiz pushes Lotus up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Lotus is rocked!
Ortiz gets through Lotus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Lotus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz lands a left hand.
Ortiz stalling in the clinch.
Ortiz landing knees to the body.
Ortiz dips a shoulder and cracks Lotus with a mighty uppercut! Lotus falls back against the cage and Ortiz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lotus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ortiz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Ortiz! Forrest Ortiz retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandan Kirwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan has chosen Get Up Again as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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163 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandan Kirwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Brandan Kirwan has been cut.
TheMan throws an overhand right that lands on Kirwan's shoulder, as Kirwan tries to avoid the shot.
Kirwan misses with a hook to the body
and TheMan counters with a right hand to the body.
Kirwan moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
TheMan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kirwan regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kirwan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirwan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and TheMan defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TheMan pushing down on Kirwan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if TheMan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
TheMan trying to control from half guard but Kirwan is working away.
Kirwan gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kirwan has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! TheMan manages to get his head free but now Kirwan has transitioned to an armbar! TheMan grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kirwan! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandan Kirwan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasser Tiihonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasser Tiihonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Atkinson's 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasser Tiihonen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiihonen throws a hook to the side of Atkinson's head but Atkinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atkinson throws a body punch but Tiihonen moves out of range.
Atkinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiihonen looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.
Atkinson scores with a push kick.
Tiihonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Atkinson is just out of range.
Tiihonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Atkinson throws a series of punches but Tiihonen avoids them all with ease.
Atkinson gets caught napping as Tiihonen dives in and scores a takedown. Atkinson manages to retain guard.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Tiihonen from controlling successfully.
Tiihonen controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiihonen wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tiihonen on the ground.
Tiihonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tiihonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atkinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Atkinson is looking to escape.
Tiihonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Tiihonen eventually gives up the hold.
Tiihonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Tiihonen trying to control from half guard but Atkinson is working away.
Tiihonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Tiihonen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Atkinson is looking to escape.
Atkinson kicks Tiihonen off and gets back to his feet.
Atkinson scores with a leg kick.
Atkinson misses with a hook
and Tiihonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like James Atkinson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson lands a body shot.
Atkinson takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiihonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Atkinson sprawls well. He's pushed Tiihonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Atkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Atkinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiihonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Atkinson does it's job there.
Tiihonen drops Atkinson with a big left hand and mounts him. Atkinson is in big trouble!
Atkinson is rocked!
Tiihonen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Atkinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Atkinson shrugs it off.
Oh Atkinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiihonen looking to control but Atkinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tiihonen is working for a guillotine from mount but Atkinson frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasser Tiihonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Atkinson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Atkinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Atkinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Atkinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Atkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiihonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Atkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiihonen blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiihonen is defended easily by Atkinson.
Atkinson forces Tiihonen back against the cage and clinches.
Tiihonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasser Tiihonen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson lands a shot to the body.
Atkinson tries to work over Tiihonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiihonen takes an elbow to the temple.
Atkinson tries to throw a body punch but Tiihonen avoids it by throwing Atkinson back against the cage.
Atkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiihonen controls his hands.
Atkinson misses with a body punch.
Tiihonen jumps guard but Atkinson stands there with Tiihonen around his waist. Tiihonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Atkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkinson working aggressively here.
Atkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkinson misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiihonen controls his hands.
Atkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkinson misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Atkinson.
Atkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkinson tries a body shot but Tiihonen blocks it.
A hook to the body from Atkinson.
Atkinson lands an elbow inside.
Atkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkinson tries to work over Tiihonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 short body shot lands from Atkinson as the two fighters clinch.
Atkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Tiihonen controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiihonen prevents a body shot from Atkinson.
Tiihonen pulls Atkinson into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiihonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiihonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiihonen trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkinson trying to control but Tiihonen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Atkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Atkinson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Atkinson throws a head kick that Tiihonen semi-blocks.
Atkinson rushes Tiihonen and presses him up against the cage.
Atkinson scores with a shot to the side of Tiihonen's head.
Atkinson missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Atkinson.
Atkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiihonen's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkinson.
Atkinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiihonen controls his hands.
Tiihonen jumps guard but Atkinson stands there with Tiihonen around his waist. Tiihonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Atkinson is leaning against Tiihonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tiihonen tries to pull guard but Atkinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiihonen drops back down to his feet.
James Atkinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tiihonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atkinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiihonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiihonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasser Tiihonen.
Atkinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiihonen.
Tiihonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen managing to block the knees to the body from Atkinson.
Atkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiihonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Atkinson scores with a hook to the body.
Atkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiihonen tries to pull guard but Atkinson won't allow it.
Tiihonen blocking some punches.
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!
Tiihonen takes a shot to the head.
Atkinson working Tiihonen over with knees to the body.
Tiihonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen prevents a body shot from Atkinson.
Tiihonen takes an elbow to the temple.
Tiihonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiihonen jumps guard but Atkinson stands there with Tiihonen around his waist. Tiihonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Atkinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiihonen avoids it.
Tiihonen tries to pull guard but Atkinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiihonen drops back down to his feet.
Tiihonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkinson misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atkinson smiles and moves away.
Atkinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiihonen.
Atkinson throws a right hand that Tiihonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiihonen also avoids with ease.
Atkinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiihonen momentarily.
Atkinson lands with a kick to the temple. Tiihonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tiihonen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson throws a big shot that misses.
Tiihonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkinson finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkinson throws a wild body kick that Tiihonen sees coming a mile off.
Tiihonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Tiihonen throws a body punch but Atkinson moves out of range.
Tiihonen digs a good body shot into Atkinson's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atkinson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Atkinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zilla Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Jesus Saves. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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25
275 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Zilla Kong!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Kong.
Kong letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Kong is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
It looks like Zilla Kong has been cut.
Sanchez controlling the action here for a moment.
Kong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanchez regains guard.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kong's guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez pushing down on Kong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez is looking to pass Kong's guard but actually Kong recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Kong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Kong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Kong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez won't allow Kong to get back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Sanchez pushes down on Kong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez is thwarting Kong's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kong is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zilla Kong's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Kong connects with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Kong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Kong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Kong getting side control.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kong lands strikes from half guard.
Kong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kong.
Kong thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kong is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
Kong throws a strike but Sanchez manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Kong tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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