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HEAVYSTAR - BIG BANG PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Scott Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cody Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cody Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi lands a two punch combo.
Norton tries to keep at a distance but Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Norton as the two fighters clinch.
Rossi looks gassed!
Norton scores with a hook to the body.
Norton lands a shot to the body.
Norton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Norton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norton pushes Rossi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Rossi's ribcage. Rossi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Norton.
A short uppercut from Norton.
A short right from Norton on the inside.
Norton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norton is struggling to control the position.
Norton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossi.
Norton drops Rossi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rossi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Norton.
Rossi is rocked!
Norton mutters something to Rossi before pushing him back against the cage. As Rossi comes back towards him, Norton unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Rossi clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Norton!
Scott Norton took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'we are NWO'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daryl Munke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehoff has chosen Humpty Dance as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Daryl Munke!
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 Mehoff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehoff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Jack Mehoff has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mehoff has eaten all the pies!
Mehoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munke.
Mehoff scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Mehoff catches Munke right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munke wants to clinch.
Munke throws a series of punches but Mehoff avoids them all with ease.
Daryl Munke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munke slips a jab from Mehoff.
Mehoff misses with a straight left.
Munke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mehoff at a distance.
Munke is looking to clinch but Mehoff is avoiding it.
Munke misses with a wild body shot.
Munke tries to close the distance and clinch but Mehoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mehoff lands with an overhand left.
Munke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munke tries to clinch up but Mehoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Mehoff throws a shot from downtown. Munke moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mehoff.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munke. Mehoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munke lands a really nice looking cross but Mehoff seems unphased.
A jab from Mehoff misses.
Nice body punch from Mehoff.
Munke misses with the combination.
Mehoff loads up on a big right hand but Munke slips the punch.
Munke lands with a cross.
A big left from Mehoff misses.
Munke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munke misses with a leg kick.
Mehoff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mehoff slips under a jab from Munke.
Munke misses with a body kick.
Munke throws a jab when Mehoff was well out of range.
Munke lands a really nice looking cross but Mehoff seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Munke.
Mehoff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mehoff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mehoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mehoff swings widly with a right hand
and Munke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Munke.
Munke throws a series of punches but Mehoff avoids them all with ease.
Munke throws a body punch but Mehoff moves out of range.
Mehoff throws a lazy uppercut
and Munke counters with a series of strikes. Mehoff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mehoff looks to land a combination but Munke avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mehoff might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A left and a right from Munke both land. Nice combination.
Munke misses with a double jab
and Mehoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff misses with a left hand
and Munke counters with a straight right hand.
Munke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mehoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mehoff looks gassed!
The crowd cheers as Munke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mehoff doesn't seem phased though.
Mehoff misses with a looping right.
Munke connects with a single shot there.
Mehoff misses with a lunging right hand
and Munke counters with a crisp one two that drops Mehoff! Munke thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mehoff to his feet! Mehoff is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mehoff.
Mehoff is rocked!
Mehoff misses with a hook.
Mehoff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mehoff misses with an uppercut
and Munke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Munke drops Mehoff with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mehoff looks back up at him and smiles so Munke waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mehoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Munke finish him?
Munke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mehoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munke lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mehoff falls backwards - clearly groggy! Munke dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daryl Munke!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mustayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustayne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Holy Wars.. The Punishment Due. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent boxer
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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, Luke Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Mustayne!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustayne dodges the punch combination from Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mustayne.
Hobbs throws a jab when Mustayne was well out of range.
Hobbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hobbs gets a double leg takedown into Mustayne's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hobbs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hobbs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mustayne 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.
Hobbs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hobbs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs slips nicely into half guard.
Mustayne manages to get to full guard.
Hobbs postures up and lands a big shot to Mustayne's brow.
Mustayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Hobbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hobbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hobbs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mustayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Hobbs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs wants to control from the top but Mustayne keeps moving.
Mustayne looking for subs off his back but Hobbs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mustayne tries to roll over but Hobbs keeps him under control.
Mustayne wants to control but Hobbs is keeping busy.
Hobbs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luke Hobbs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mustayne swings widly with a right hand
and Hobbs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mustayne thinking.
Hobbs avoids the body shot from Mustayne.
Hobbs dives in and scores a takedown into Mustayne's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustayne has momentary wrist control but Hobbs slips an elbow through the middle.
Mustayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mustayne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hobbs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hobbs sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobbs lands a couple of elbows.
Hobbs stands up over Mustayne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mustayne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hobbs has managed to get both his arms back between Mustayne's legs - danger averted.
Hobbs pushing down on Mustayne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hobbs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hobbs lands a big elbow.
It looks like David Mustayne has been cut.
Hobbs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mustayne is trying desperately to improve position.
Hobbs controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hobbs lands a heavy elbow.
That has opened up David Mustayne's cut even more.
Hobbs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hobbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Mustayne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hobbs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mustayne.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Mustayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Hobbs!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Areo Hotah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Areo Hotah has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Areo Hotah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hotah tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan wants the takedown. Hotah is fighting it off but Ryan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hotah's guard against the cage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Hotah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotah manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Hotah's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan wants to free his trapped foot but Hotah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hotah wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hotah is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Hotah is defending well.
Hotah is looking to escape.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Hotah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ryan is working for a kimura but Hotah is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryan wants to control but Hotah is keeping him busy.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hotah has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Hotah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Hotah won't allow it.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Hotah is working away.
Hotah wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ryan there.
Hotah wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hotah trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ryan manages to pass to mount!
Ryan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ryan is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hotah wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Hotah connects with a body shot that sends Ryan's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hotah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hotah, as that shot connected.
Ryan looks gassed!
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!
Ryan takes one on the button.
Ryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hotah is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hotah misses with a double jab.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hotah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hotah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hotah trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Hotah keeps moving.
Ryan passes Hotah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Hotah is defending the position.
Ryan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ryan looking to isolate an arm here. Hotah doesn't see it coming and as Ryan extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Ryan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jasper Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bourke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourke moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourke.
Bourke wants to clinch.
Cox cracks a nice hook into Bourke's ribs.
Bourke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bourke moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
Bourke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bourke wants to clinch but Cox slips to the side
letting Cox counter with a right hand.
Cox throws a nice looking combination but Bourke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cox finds it's way round the side to connect with Bourke's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bourke thinking.
Bourke looks to clinch
and Cox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cox with a jab.
Bourke is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bourke is still on wobbly legs! Can Cox finish him?
Bourke looks gassed!
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!
Cox fakes the body blow, causing Bourke to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bourke goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jasper Cox!
Jasper Cox 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Woolfolk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Woolfolk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woolfolk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Woolfolk is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woolfolk makes his way to full guard, as Jones worked for a kimura.
Woolfolk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Woolfolk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Woolfolk tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woolfolk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woolfolk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Woolfolk pushes his legs off easily.
Woolfolk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woolfolk has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Woolfolk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Woolfolk from controlling successfully.
Woolfolk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control.
Woolfolk looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woolfolk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woolfolk is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Woolfolk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Woolfolk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Woolfolk!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working for a triangle but Woolfolk defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woolfolk passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Woolfolk is working for a submission of some sort.
Woolfolk wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Woolfolk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woolfolk seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woolfolk thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is not content to let Woolfolk control the position.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Woolfolk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Jones is looking for a sweep. Woolfolk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woolfolk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Woolfolk has control of the leg.
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 Joe Woolfolk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones drives through with a takedown into Woolfolk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woolfolk is keeping the position for now.
Woolfolk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Joe Woolfolk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Woolfolk.
Woolfolk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woolfolk somewhat.
Woolfolk tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Woolfolk's guard.
Woolfolk looking for a sweep. Not yet Woolfolk, not yet.
Woolfolk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Woolfolk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woolfolk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woolfolk wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Woolfolk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Woolfolk lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woolfolk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woolfolk landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Woolfolk passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woolfolk has hold of Jones's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jones tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Woolfolk cranks the arm and Jones screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jones, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Woolfolk!
Joe Woolfolk is the new super heavyweight champion!
Joe Woolfolk took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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