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WOTLA Contenders 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Fronning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Fronning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham feints and as Fronning raises his hands in defense, Rackham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rackham is working Fronning over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rackham stays in close to Fronning's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rackham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rackham cracks Fronning with a solid left hand.
Rackham working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fronning keeping moving, preventing Rackham from controlling successfully.
Rackham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rackham throwing strikes from guard but Fronning blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham distracts Fronning with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rackham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rackham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rackham postures up in Fronning's guard and throws a big left but Fronning blocks it.
Rackham trying to control but Fronning is working from the bottom.
Rackham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rackham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fronning is breathing heavily.
Fronning keeping full guard, as Rackham tries to pass.
Rackham has gone for a leg lock! Fronning slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rackham's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rackham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fronning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fronning preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rackham holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jack Rackham has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Good leg kick by Rackham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rackham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fronning quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rackham in particular looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rackham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rackham drops Fronning with a beautiful combination! Fronning stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rackham is looking for the KO!
It looks like Rich Fronning has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooh!!! Rackham has knocked Fronning down with a huge combo! Rackham steps away and waves a wobbly Fronning back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fronning is rocked!
Rackham is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Rackham shuts the power down on Fronning. Lights out, game over! Rackham is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham gave a mention to Torment Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry has chosen Duck and Run by 3 Doors Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Berry!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Berry's belly button to the back.
Barnes pushes Berry away with a front kick.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berry avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Berry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Berry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berry scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Pat Berry has been cut.
Berry swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Berry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Berry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berry throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berry scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Barnes lands.
Berry throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Berry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berry looks gassed!
Barnes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Berry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes darts in trying to clinch
and Berry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berry won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berry throws an elbow that misses. Barnes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berry's guard. Nice move by Barnes!
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
Berry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes prevents Berry from getting back to his feet.
Berry can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes is keen to just control but Berry is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Berry is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ben Barnes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Berry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Berry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnes drives through and clinches with Berry against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
Barnes tries a body shot but Berry blocks it.
Barnes crunches a lovely knee into Berry's ribcage.
Barnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barnes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Berry controls the action.
Berry can't get the takedown.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Pat Berry's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes drops Berry with a big knee straight up the middle! Berry is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Berry is rocked!
Berry is breathing heavily.
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Berry is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes lands a big knee! That's hurt Berry! Oh, he's all over the place! Barnes lands another knee that sends Berry to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Barnes!
Ben Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holly Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Tucker looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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265 lbs
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265 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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holly Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man lands a head kick!
It looks like Sam Tucker has been cut.
Tucker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Tucker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tucker trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Tucker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Man managing to control the position.
Tucker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Man.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man scores with a head kick.
Man clinches.
Man successfully pulls guard.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man wants to stand up but Tucker is controlling him.
Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is fighting to break Man's control of his arms but Man is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Man is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Holly Man wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Tucker can't get the takedown.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tucker.
Holly Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Tucker.
Tucker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Man's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Man 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.
Tucker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Man is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sam Tucker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tucker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Tucker.
Tucker looks gassed!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man digs a good hook to Tucker's body.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Holly Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Tucker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Tucker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Man instigates a clinch.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Man drags the fight down to the ground.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man 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.
Man wants to stand up but Tucker is controlling him.
Tucker forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tucker gets to his feet. Man looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tucker shoots and misses
and Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
Holly Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Tucker.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man manages to pull guard.
Tucker wants to stand but Man is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Tucker trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Man is looking to stand up but Tucker isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sam Tucker.
Man jabs Tucker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man moves into the clinch.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man clinches.
Man jumps into guard, dragging Tucker to the mat.
Tucker wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Tucker stops Man from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Man is controlling Tucker's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tucker trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sam Tucker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tucker instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
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 Holly Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Tucker's cut.
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.
Tucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tucker is keeping the position for now.
Tucker is trying to keep Man in close.
Man would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam Tucker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Man tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it.
Holly Man is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Tucker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Man is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tucker to the mat. Tucker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Tucker trying to control the position.
Holly Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man won't allow Tucker to sweep him here.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam Tucker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tucker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker misses with a strike from the bottom.
Tucker defending against the ground and pound.
Man controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Man seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tucker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tucker wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Man throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tucker is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action.
Tucker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Man gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker shoots and misses
and Man counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tucker!
Holly Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Tucker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.
Man lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tucker tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Man with shots to the head and body - Tucker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tucker can't escape the position.
Man controlling from mount.
Man is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tucker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tucker shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holly Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holly Man!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serega Ukolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!!. Serega Ukolov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serega Ukolov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay stuffs the takedown attempt from Ukolov. Ukolov gets slowly back to his feet.
Clay scores with a body shot.
Ukolov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ukolov's head.
Clay throwing strikes but missing.
Clay trying to control but Ukolov is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ukolov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clay stands and throws Ukolov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clay lands an elbow.
It looks like Serega Ukolov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ukolov!
Ukolov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Ukolov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That has opened up Serega Ukolov's cut even more.
Ukolov tries to reverse the position but Clay maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ukolov! More shots from Clay and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordus Clay!
After winning the bout, Gordus Clay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almas Mustafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishop Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane has chosen Here Comes the Pain by Slayer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Almas Mustafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bishop Kane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mustafin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mustafin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kane's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kane looking for submissions off his back.
Mustafin trying to control the pace.
Kane is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mustafin jumps into side control!
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Mustafin decides to stand back up.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown. Mustafin tries to sprawl out of it but Kane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mustafin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mustafin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kane thinking.
Kane looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustafin closes the distance and pushes Kane back into the cage.
Mustafin manages to break the clinch.
Bishop Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mustafin pinned against the cage. Mustafin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Almas Mustafin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bishop Kane.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mustafin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mustafin tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Mustafin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Kane dodges the punch combination from Mustafin.
Kane throws a poor cross that misses
and Mustafin counters by clinching up.
Mustafin lands a left hand.
Mustafin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mustafin shoots in for a double leg but Kane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Mustafin shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Kane as Mustafin shoots in.
Mustafin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kane avoids the head kick by Mustafin.
Nice sprawl there from Mustafin as Kane shoots in.
Mustafin moves into the clinch successfully.
Mustafin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustafin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kane uses from the top position.
Mustafin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mustafin wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mustafin's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mustafin dives on top into guard.
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Mustafin from controlling successfully.
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mustafin is aware though and is defending well.
Mustafin wants to stand but Kane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mustafin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustafin throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane has his foot on Mustafin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mustafin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane working for a triangle but Mustafin defends it easily.
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mustafin passes into half guard.
Kane actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mustafin pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almas Mustafin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mustafin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kane!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mustafin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mustafin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mustafin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Mustafin on that attempt.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mustafin is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Mustafin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane lands with a shot to the body.
Mustafin throws a body kick that misses.
Kane is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustafin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Kane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mustafin to the ground. Kane is now in Mustafin's guard.
Kane throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Almas Mustafin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Mustafin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mustafin shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Mustafin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mustafin tries to land a front kick but Kane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mustafin wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Kane postures up in Mustafin's guard and throws a big left but Mustafin blocks it.
Mustafin has momentary wrist control but Kane slips an elbow through the middle.
Kane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mustafin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane stands up over Mustafin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane won't allow Mustafin to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mustafin's head.
Kane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mustafin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mustafin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mustafin!
Kane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mustafin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kane looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mustafin passes into side control!
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Mustafin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Mustafin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mustafin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kane gets back to half guard.
Kane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mustafin pulls his head out easily.
Mustafin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kane!
Bishop Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mustafin content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking to get to half guard.
Mustafin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kane looks a forlorn figure.
Kane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mustafin wants to control the pace but Kane is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane is looking to improve his position but Mustafin isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bishop Kane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mustafin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane shoots and misses
and Mustafin counters with a one-two to the body.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Mustafin moves into the clinch successfully.
Mustafin leaning against his opponent.
Kane can't get the takedown.
Mustafin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mustafin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mustafin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Mustafin has wrist control.
Kane won't allow Mustafin to sweep him here.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.
Mustafin is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
Kane 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Mustafin.
Kane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mustafin's head.
Kane works over Mustafin with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mustafin pushes Kane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kane lands a jab-cross combination.
Mustafin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kane's guard.
Kane is looking for a triangle but Mustafin pushes his legs off easily.
Mustafin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mustafin has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Mustafin wants to get up but he can't break Kane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mustafin trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mustafin passes into side control.
Mustafin decides to stand back up. Mustafin steps back and let's Kane get back to his feet.
Kane drives through with a takedown into Mustafin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kane is in close to Mustafin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kane is working Mustafin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustafin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bishop Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bishop Kane!
Bishop Kane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bo Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Andersson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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168 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Ridley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ridley tries to clinch up.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Andersson does no damage.
Ridley swats away the attempt to clinch by Andersson.
Andersson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ridley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ridley.
Andersson is trying to break the clinch but Ridley is controlling him.
Ridley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridley misses with a knee strike.
Ridley throws an elbow but it misses.
Ridley misses with some punches.
Ridley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ridley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ridley jumps guard but Andersson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridley has Andersson pressed against the cage, preventing Andersson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ridley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridley tries to pull guard but Andersson won't allow it.
Ridley throws an elbow but it misses.
Ridley jumps guard but Andersson stands there with Ridley around his waist. Ridley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Ridley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson is trying to push Ridley away but Ridley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andersson misses with a knee to the head.
Ridley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson is looking to clinch.
Andersson swinging wildly here.
Ridley feints and as Andersson raises his hands in defense, Ridley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ridley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ridley throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Ridley tries to pass.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ridley is pushing down on Andersson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andersson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ridley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridley stalling away here and it's allowed Andersson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Andersson is looking to stand up but Ridley isn't so interested in that idea.
Andersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ridley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ridley wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Ridley tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridley landing some decent shots from guard.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Ridley from controlling successfully.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Ridley is proving a slippery customer.
Ridley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ridley postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ridley trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Ridley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andersson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ridley lands a nice forearm strike.
Ridley trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ridley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ridley wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Ridley dominated that round.
That's time! Ridley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ridley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Bo Ridley has been cut.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Ridley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ridley throws a series of punches but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ridley drives through with a takedown into Andersson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ridley looking to pass the guard.
Ridley advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ridley.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Ridley is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Ridley has control of the leg.
Ridley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andersson trying to control from the bottom.
Ridley is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson gets full guard.
Ridley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ridley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridley throwing strikes from guard but Andersson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley postures up in Andersson's guard and throws a big left but Andersson blocks it.
Ridley is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
Andersson trying to control the position.
Ridley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley 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.
Andersson controls Ridley momentarily but Ridley frees himself.
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ridley is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ridley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ridley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson looking to control.
Jonas Andersson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson looks to land a combination. Ridley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Andersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridley moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Andersson throws a head kick but Ridley moves out of range.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Ridley closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Ridley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Andersson lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson tries to clinch but Ridley is having none of it.
Ridley tries to clinch there but Andersson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bo Ridley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ridley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ridley working the body and head with strikes.
Ridley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andersson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ridley's guard! Nice work there by Andersson!
Ridley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bo Ridley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ridley throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ridley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ridley is controlling Andersson's posture.
Ridley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andersson uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ridley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson trying to control the action but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Ridley is looking to regain half guard here but Andersson keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ridley to his feet.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Ridley keeps it at a distance.
Jonas Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andersson is trying to defend but Ridley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like Ridley is going to stand back up.
Andersson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley lands with a punch from half guard.
Ridley wants to take a breather but Andersson is having none of it.
Ridley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andersson gets back to full guard.
Ridley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Ridley is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andersson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ridley has his hands clasped together but Andersson extends an breaks Ridley's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Andersson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonas Andersson!
Our winner, Jonas Andersson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shalako Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shalako Carlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Mac!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlin has Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
Carlin lands a damaging elbow.
Mac is trying to drag Carlin to the mat but Carlin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mac drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carlin!
Carlin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mac's guard.
Carlin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Carlin throwing strikes but missing.
Carlin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin wants to stand and escape but instead Mac has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Carlin wants to sweep here but Mac controlling him for the moment.
Carlin is working hard here to advance position.
Carlin trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac stopping the sweep attempt from Carlin.
Carlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mac's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mac looking to finish with strikes here!
Mac swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carlin is now in Mac's guard. A big mistake from Mac there, giving up the dominant position!
Mac looks gassed!
Mac keeping moving, preventing Carlin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carlin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mac trying to keep a closed guard but Carlin is proving a slippery customer.
Mac keeping moving, preventing Carlin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mac is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac pulls Carlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carlin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carlin after a bit of a struggle.
Shalako Carlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mac.
Carlin working Mac over with knees to the body.
Carlin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mac is not content to let Carlin control the position.
Carlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mac, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shalako Carlin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carlin prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carlin.
Carlin lands an elbow just above Mac 's eye.
Carlin misses with a knee strike.
Mac wants a takedown but no success here.
Carlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carlin digs a right hand underneath Mac's ribcage. Mac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlin connects with a knee to the head.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Carlin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carlin lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carlin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mac keeping moving, preventing Carlin from controlling successfully.
Carlin stays in close to Mac's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shalako Carlin.
Carlin moves into the clinch successfully.
Carlin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Carlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Carlin.
Carlin connects with a knee to the head.
Mac is rocked!
Carlin wants a takedown but no success here.
Mac is still on wobbly legs! Can Carlin finish him?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mac seems to have recovered his senses.
Carlin is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Mac's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Mac! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Shalako Carlin!
Shalako Carlin made sure to mention his sponsor, Torment Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darko Breznik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billie Botha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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299 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darko Breznik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billie Botha!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznik darts in and clinches Botha up against the cage.
Botha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Breznik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Botha avoids it.
Breznik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Botha.
Botha has Breznik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Breznik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Botha blocks an elbow strike.
Breznik tries to land knees in the clinch but Botha avoids the damage to the body.
Breznik looking to slow down the pace here.
Breznik slowing the pace effectively.
Breznik is trying to maintain a safe position but Botha gets an underhook and turns Breznik into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darko Breznik.
Breznik moves into the clinch.
Breznik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Botha avoids it.
Breznik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Breznik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Botha avoids it.
Breznik missing with knees to the body.
Botha can't get the takedown.
Botha wants a takedown.
Darko Breznik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billie Botha.
Botha avoiding damage as Breznik throws knees to the body.
Breznik taking a breather.
Breznik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Botha.
Botha lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Breznik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breznik has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Botha escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Botha!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breznik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Botha off and has taken his back!
Breznik has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Botha has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Breznik has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Botha has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Botha is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Botha.
Botha slips under a jab.
Breznik gets a clinch.
Botha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Botha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Botha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Botha avoids the elbow strike from Breznik, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Breznik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Breznik is trying to maintain a safe position but Botha gets an underhook and turns Breznik into the cage.
Breznik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Botha is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Breznik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Botha's brow.
Breznik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Botha gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Breznik regains guard.
Breznik can't keep his opponent in guard - Botha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breznik with the active half guard here but Botha passes nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breznik tries to buck Botha off but Botha is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Breznik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Breznik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Botha managing to block the knees to the body from Breznik.
Breznik missing with knees to the body.
Breznik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Botha.
Breznik tries to land knees in the clinch but Botha avoids the damage to the body.
Breznik trying to land knees to the body.
Breznik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Botha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Breznik trying to land knees to the body.
Botha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Breznik tries to land knees in the clinch but Botha avoids the damage to the body.
Breznik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Botha managing to block the knees to the body from Breznik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznik looking to stall.
Botha lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Botha moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Breznik.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Botha controlling the position from side mount.
Breznik is trying to buck Botha off.
Botha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Breznik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breznik keeps working.
Breznik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Botha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Breznik is trying to get back to his feet.
Breznik is looking to reverse the position.
Breznik wants to get back to his feet.
Breznik tries to buck Botha off but Botha is having none of it.
Breznik is looking to get back to his feet here but Botha is keeping cool and he's managed to take Breznik's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botha working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Botha throwing damaging strikes from the back! Breznik could be in trouble here!
Botha tries to get the hooks in deep but Breznik pushed the leg off.
Breznik wants to get back to his feet.
Botha is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Breznik knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Breznik for a finish.
Breznik wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botha has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Breznik is in real trouble here. Botha gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Breznik is tapping out! Botha wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billie Botha!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santa Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lewis's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. Reginald Lewis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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294 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santa Claus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reginald Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claus.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claus.
Claus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claus.
Claus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lewis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Claus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Reginald Lewis has been cut.
Lewis wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Claus.
Lewis looks gassed!
Lewis blocks a body shot from Claus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claus.
Claus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Lewis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santa Claus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald Lewis.
Claus lands a body punch.
Claus misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Claus.
Claus is trying to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claus lands with a right to the head.
Lewis keeps control of Claus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Claus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Claus.
Claus scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Claus lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Claus tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Claus back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Claus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claus tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Claus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claus working hard to break the clinch.
Claus digs a right hand underneath Lewis's ribcage. Lewis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Claus is trying to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling him.
Claus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Claus.
Nice body punch from Claus - that landed with a thud.
Claus wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Claus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Claus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claus can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Claus's efforts to push away.
Claus digs a right hand underneath Lewis's ribcage. Lewis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Claus gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Claus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Claus.
Claus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Claus's efforts to push away.
A short right from Claus.
Lewis is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Claus.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Claus finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lewis has Claus pressed against the cage, preventing Claus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claus lands a body shot.
Claus working hard to break the clinch.
Claus presses Lewis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Claus is working Lewis over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Claus as the two fighters clinch.
Claus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claus lands with a big right hook that stumbles Lewis - he's out on his feet here! Claus follows up with another monster hook that separates Lewis from consciousness! Lewis falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Claus stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Santa Claus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valravn Solefald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solefald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Valravn - Koder På Snor. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tennant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valravn Solefald!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennant gets caught napping as Solefald dives in and scores a takedown. Tennant manages to retain guard.
Solefald content to stall in guard here.
Solefald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solefald is in close to Tennant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Solefald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solefald postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solefald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Solefald looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tennant lands with a cross.
It looks like Valravn Solefald has been cut.
Tennant cracks Solefald with an open hand slap.
Tennant gets caught napping as Solefald dives in and scores a takedown. Tennant manages to retain guard.
Solefald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solefald postures up.
Tennant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solefald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Valravn Solefald wasn't active enough on the ground.
Solefald shoots in for a double leg but Tennant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tennant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tennant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valravn Solefald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tennant looks to score with a jab to the body but Solefald is just out of range.
David Tennant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solefald walks into a stiff left hand from Tennant.
Tennant lands an overhand right.
Solefald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tennant did well to prevent Solefald getting side control.
Solefald content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Solefald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Solefald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Solefald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Valravn Solefald hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tennant scores with a jab to the body.
Solefald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solefald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solefald is looking for a kimura here.
Solefald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Solefald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solefald passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valravn Solefald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valravn Solefald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tennant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tennant slaps away a takedown attempt from Solefald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Solefald tries for a takedown but Tennant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Solefald shoots and misses
enabling Tennant to counter with a crisp jab.
David Tennant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valravn Solefald.
Solefald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Solefald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solefald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tennant circles away.
Solefald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tennant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solefald on the ground.
Solefald controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solefald.
Solefald working Tennant over with strikes.
Solefald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tennant to regain full guard.
Solefald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tennant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solefald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solefald stays in close to Tennant's body and controls the position.
Solefald wants to pass the guard but Tennant is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tennant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solefald controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Solefald is looking to work some ground and pound but Tennant has wrist control.
Solefald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valravn Solefald has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Solefald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant lands a nice shot that snaps Solefald's head back.
That has opened up Valravn Solefald's cut even more.
Tennant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solefald fails to land the takedown.
Solefald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solefald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tennant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Solefald shoots for a takedown but Tennant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tennant lands with a shot to the body.
Solefald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tennant as he avoids it easily.
Solefald is breathing heavily.
Tennant connects with a jab.
Solefald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solefald shoots in looking for a takedown but Tennant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solefald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donk. Tennant catches Solefald right on the button with a cross.
Tennant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Solefald under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solefald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tennant as he jumps to the side.
Tennant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The cut above Valravn Solefald's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tennant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solefald in his tracks.
Jab from Tennant.
Tennant scores with a jab to the body.
Tennant tests Solefald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tennant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valravn Solefald's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Solefald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tennant's waist but Tennant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solefald off to one side.
Solefald shoots in looking for a takedown. Tennant tries to sprawl out of it but Solefald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tennant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tennant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solefald.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tennant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Valravn Solefald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Tennant!
Our winner, David Tennant, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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