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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Bergasmarchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy throws a sloppy head kick and Bergasmarchi moves out of range easily.
Luffy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bergasmarchi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Luffy's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bergasmarchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Luffy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bergasmarchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bergasmarchi advances position into side control!
Bergasmarchi misses with the ground and pound.
Bergasmarchi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Luffy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Bergasmarchi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn McGrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug McMichaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn McGrim!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMichaels is looking to chop away at McGrim's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McMichaels crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGrim - the referee stops the clock and McMichaels gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGrim. McMichaels manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGrim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMichaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrim circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrim dodges the punch combination from McMichaels.
McGrim dodges the punch combination from McMichaels.
McMichaels throws a combination. McGrim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McMichaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
McMichaels tries to bum rush McGrim with a series of wild strikes but McGrim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMichaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrim misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by McGrim.
McGrim misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McMichaels avoids the head kick by McGrim.
McGrim looks to land a left hand but McMichaels moved out of range nicely.
McMichaels tries a head kick but it misses.
McMichaels lands a body shot.
McMichaels throws a series of strikes that have McGrim backpedaling.
McMichaels lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels throws a head kick but McGrim moves out of range.
McMichaels misses with the combination.
McGrim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McMichaels sprawls well. McMichaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrim gets slowly back to his feet.
McGrim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGrim looks winded!
McMichaels throws a front kick aimed at McGrim's knee but McGrim avoids it well.
McMichaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGrim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrim throws a right hand that McMichaels ducks under and follows up with a left that McMichaels also avoids with ease.
McGrim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McMichaels.
McMichaels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGrim checks it well.
McMichaels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McMichaels.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMichaels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGrim on the side of the head.
McMichaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses.
McMichaels throws a combination that misses
and McGrim counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGrim throws a series of punches but McMichaels moves out of range.
McMichaels looks to land a combination. McGrim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McMichaels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McMichaels connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from McMichaels.
A combination from McMichaels does no damage.
McMichaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMichaels is working the combinations to good effect here.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses.
McMichaels dodges the punch combination from McGrim.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
McMichaels misses with a double jab
and McGrim counters with a head kick.
McMichaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McMichaels cracks McGrim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses
and McGrim counters with a nice kick to the body.
McMichaels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McMichaels misses with a two punch combination.
McGrim moves forwards but McMichaels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from McGrim.
A combination from McMichaels does no damage.
McGrim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McMichaels tries to avoid it but McGrim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McMichaels to the ground. McMichaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doug McMichaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrim blocks a head kick by McMichaels.
McMichaels lands a body shot.
McGrim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGrim blocks a low kick nicely.
McMichaels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGrim's head backwards.
McGrim misses the jab.
McMichaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMichaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMichaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMichaels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from McGrim lands but McMichaels takes it in his stride.
McMichaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGrim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McMichaels throws a one two combo.
McGrim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMichaels swinging wildly here.
McGrim throws a right hand that McMichaels ducks under and follows up with a left that McMichaels also avoids with ease.
McMichaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrim throws a sloppy head kick and McMichaels moves out of range easily.
McMichaels looks to land a combination. McGrim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Doug McMichaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMichaels swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMichaels swinging wildly here.
McGrim shoots in and drives through. McMichaels sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug McMichaels 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.
A punch lands to the side of McGrim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McMichaels misses with a head kick.
McMichaels throws a sloppy head kick
and McGrim counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McMichaels is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McMichaels throws a series of strikes that have McGrim backpedaling.
McMichaels scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from McMichaels lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from McGrim.
Sloppy strikes from McMichaels. Those never looked like landing.
McGrim tries to bum rush McMichaels with a series of wild strikes but McMichaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from McMichaels. No joy for McGrim on that attempt.
A jab from McMichaels does it's job there.
McMichaels is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McMichaels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGrim eats them both and turns towards McMichaels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McMichaels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McMichaels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McMichaels scores with a head kick.
McMichaels lands a head kick!
McMichaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrim can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGrim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McMichaels takes one on the button.
McGrim misses with a few strikes there.
McMichaels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McMichaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGrim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McMichaels misses with a wild combination.
McMichaels throws a nice looking combination but McGrim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGrim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McMichaels tries to avoid it but McGrim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McMichaels to the ground. McMichaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGrim takes a jab right on the kisser.
McMichaels lands a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGrim.
Doug McMichaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMichaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from McMichaels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by McMichaels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMichaels.
McMichaels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from McMichaels. Those never looked like landing.
McGrim misses with a two punch combination.
McMichaels keeps McGrim at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Doug McMichaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - McMichaels scores with a four punch combination!
McGrim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from McMichaels lands but McGrim takes it in his stride.
McGrim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGrim dodges the punch combination from McMichaels.
McMichaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
McMichaels throws a series of punches but McGrim moves out of range.
McGrim misses with a head kick.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels tries a head kick but it misses.
McGrim lands with a shot to the body.
McGrim misses with a kick to the body.
McMichaels lands a nice hook to McGrim's body. McGrim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McMichaels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGrim avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMichaels throws a hook but McGrim avoids it easily.
A punch combination from McGrim misses.
McMichaels scores with a head kick.
McMichaels lands the left hand.
McMichaels on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGrim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGrim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGrim throwing shots but McMichaels is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrim with the ground and pound but McMichaels uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrim trying to move into half guard but instead McMichaels has managed to sweep!
McMichaels won't allow McGrim to get back to his feet.
McMichaels gets to his feet. McGrim looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McMichaels lands a glancing blow to the side of McGrim's head.
McGrim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McMichaels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGrim fails to land the takedown.
Doug McMichaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn McGrim.
McMichaels throws a leg kick which misses McGrim's front leg but catches the back leg as McGrim tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGrim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McMichaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMichaels fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug McMichaels dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGrim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from McGrim misses.
McMichaels lands a really nice looking cross but McGrim seems unphased.
Danga de danga de dang - McMichaels scores with a four punch combination!
McGrim fails to land the takedown.
McGrim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. McMichaels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGrim throws a head kick that misses.
McGrim has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McMichaels.
McMichaels lands with a cross.
McMichaels feints and then cracks McGrim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGrim down.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
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!
McMichaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGrim is defended easily by McMichaels.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMichaels misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMichaels.
McMichaels throws a wild body kick that McGrim sees coming a mile off.
McMichaels pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGrim back to the cage. McMichaels follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McMichaels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGrim eats them both and turns towards McMichaels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McMichaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGrim.
Doug McMichaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn McGrim.
McMichaels scores with a three punch combo!
McMichaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMichaels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGrim shoots in and drives through. McMichaels sprawls well.
McMichaels lands a jab-cross combination.
McGrim throws a series of punches but McMichaels avoids them all with ease.
McGrim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McMichaels throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGrim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMichaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMichaels tries a head kick but it misses.
McGrim misses with a two punch combination.
McGrim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McMichaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMichaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGrim throws out a loose jab but McMichaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMichaels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGrim eats them both and turns towards McMichaels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from McMichaels.
McGrim misses with a wild combination.
McGrim has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McMichaels.
McMichaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGrim thows a body shot but no joy.
McMichaels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels scores with a one two! McGrim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McMichaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McMichaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMichaels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGrim throws a head kick but McMichaels moves out of range.
McMichaels connects with a looping right hand.
McMichaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGrim backs up against the cage.
McMichaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGrim throws out the jab.
McMichaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McMichaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGrim.
McMichaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGrim backs up against the cage.
McGrim tries to bum rush McMichaels with a series of wild strikes but McMichaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMichaels throws a head kick but McGrim moves out of range.
McMichaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrim throws a right and a left that McMichaels avoids nicely.
McGrim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMichaels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McMichaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMichaels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGrim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McMichaels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of McGrim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGrim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
McMichaels goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGrim misses with a series of wild punches.
Shawn McGrim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by McMichaels there.
The crowd cheers as McMichaels lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGrim doesn't seem phased though.
Doug McMichaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McMichaels tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug McMichaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McMichaels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug McMichaels!
A relieved looking Doug McMichaels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludi Batman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Urg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Toni Urg was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ludi Batman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toni Urg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batman looks to throw the jab but Urg is out of range.
Urg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Batman's guard.
Urg slips nicely into half guard.
Urg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Urg prevents Batman from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Urg lands a nice short elbow.
Urg slows the pace down in half guard.
Batman wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batman is looking for a sweep. Urg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Urg controlling the action here.
It looks like Urg might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urg prevents Batman from standing back up.
Urg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Urg landing strikes from the mount and Batman is in trouble!
Urg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Urg has isolated one of Batman's arms. Batman looking to fight him off but Urg twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toni Urg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe comes to the cage accompanied by Fighters. Rua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flo Rida- 54321. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Rua!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick lands from Rua that sends Axe to the canvas. Axe tries to scramble back to his feet but Rua brings him back down into side control.
Axe is rocked!
It looks like Tyler Axe has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua cracks Axe with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rua immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Axe is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rua!
Jake Rua took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want Jack Johnson'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joelmir Subzero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace has chosen Braveheart as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joelmir Subzero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace cracks Subzero with a good jab.
Wallace drives through and clinches with Subzero against the cage.
Subzero is pressed up against the cage. Wallace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Subzero down to the mat. Subzero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wallace tries to work over Subzero's front leg with a kick but Subzero checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Subzero.
William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Subzero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Subzero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Subzero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Subzero moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.
Wallace is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Subzero goes for a takedown attempt but Wallace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joelmir Subzero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Subzero does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace darts in and clinches Subzero up against the cage.
Wallace content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Subzero looking to stall.
Subzero lands a takedown into guard.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Subzero wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Subzero is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subzero wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Subzero wants to get up but he can't break Wallace's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Subzero 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.
Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Subzero is controlling him.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Subzero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joelmir Subzero.
Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subzero throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace lands a head shot.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Subzero dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Subzero circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Subzero.
Wallace looks winded!
A head kick misses from Subzero.
Subzero tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Subzero circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace swings for the body but Subzero moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a head kick but Subzero moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace wants to clinch but Subzero slips to the side
and Subzero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Subzero.
Subzero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Subzero misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Subzero pushes him off.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Subzero is avoiding it.
Subzero tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Subzero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wallace on his heels. He'll look to pass Wallace's guard now, I'm sure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subzero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Subzero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Subzero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 Joelmir Subzero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Subzero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wallace trying to control the position.
Wallace is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Subzero trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subzero content to stall in guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Subzero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Subzero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subzero has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Subzero sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Subzero.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Subzero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wallace.
Subzero shoots in and bounces Wallace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Subzero trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subzero throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely.
Wallace has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Subzero has passed into side control.
Subzero decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wallace misses with the combination.
William Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Subzero circles away.
Subzero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace checks a low kick from Subzero.
Subzero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Subzero gets slowly back to his feet.
Subzero tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Subzero avoids them all with ease.
Subzero shoots in but no luck this time.
Subzero tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallace.
Subzero tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subzero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joelmir Subzero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Subzero dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Subzero tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Subzero gets a clinch.
Subzero gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subzero wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Subzero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subzero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joelmir Subzero dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Subzero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Subzero is working for takedown but Wallace is calmly controlling the position for now.
Subzero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallace avoids it.
Subzero jumps into guard, dragging Wallace to the mat.
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Subzero's head.
Wallace has gone for a leg lock! Subzero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wallace's guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Subzero from controlling successfully.
Joelmir Subzero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Subzero slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is defending against the submission attempts here by Subzero.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subzero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Subzero is trying to control. Wallace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
William Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Subzero prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Subzero is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Joelmir Subzero wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wallace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Subzero to the ground. Wallace is now in Subzero's guard.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace won't allow Subzero to get back to his feet.
Subzero has his feet on Wallace's thighs here. He's pushed Wallace off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wallace screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joelmir Subzero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklyn Vass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Nyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vass comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell (AC/DC). Nyde has chosen Get cape Wear cape-Fly as his entrance music. Franklyn Vass is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
220 lbs
8 - 18 - 0 |
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214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklyn Vass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dee Nyde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vass darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vass stalling away here and it's allowed Nyde to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vass wants to get up but he can't break Nyde's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nyde has his feet on Vass's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nyde clinches up with Vass and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nyde scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nyde stalling the fight.
Nyde gets control of Vass's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nyde will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nyde looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vass puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Vass.
Nyde pushes Vass off looking to stand but Vass dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyde trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vass manages to pass to mount!
Nyde is squirming around, avoiding Vass's attempts to control the action.
Vass looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nyde is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyde is looking to get to half guard.
Nyde is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nyde tries to buck Vass off but Vass takes his back!
Will Vass go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Vass just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dee Nyde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nyde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nyde closes the distance and pushes Vass back into the cage.
Nyde lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nyde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyde tightens his grip and picks Vass up, before dumping him to the ground. Vass manages to land in guard.
Vass has his feet on Nyde's thighs here. He's pushed Nyde off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nyde screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franklyn Vass!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michaud Korrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaud Korrs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michaud Korrs!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korrs misses with a head kick.
Korrs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Do Urden swings for the body but Korrs moves out of range.
Do Urden misses with a series of wild punches.
Do Urden misses with a series of wild punches.
Do Urden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korrs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korrs fails to land with a series of punches.
Korrs misses with a body shot.
Korrs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Do Urden as he avoids it easily.
Korrs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korrs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Do Urden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korrs tries for a takedown but Do Urden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Do Urden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Korrs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Do Urden is in Korrs's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Do Urden throwing strikes from guard but Korrs blocks nicely.
Do Urden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Korrs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Do Urden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Do Urden landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden trying to control but Korrs is working from the bottom.
Do Urden postures up in Korrs's guard and throws a big left but Korrs blocks it.
Korrs wants to stand up but Do Urden is controlling him.
Do Urden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korrs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Do Urden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Do Urden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do Urden sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Do Urden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Drizzt Do Urden just wasn't active enough.
Korrs shoots in for a takedown but Do Urden shows good takedown defense.
Drizzt Do Urden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michaud Korrs.
Do Urden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Do Urden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korrs sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do Urden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden tries to pass to full mount but Korrs defends it.
Do Urden lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Do Urden wants to take a breather but Korrs is having none of it.
Korrs has hold of Do Urden's hands but Do Urden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Do Urden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Korrs won't allow Do Urden to pass to mount.
Do Urden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden passes to full mount!
Do Urden working Korrs over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do Urden looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Korrs is bucking up trying to escape but Do Urden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Korrs is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do Urden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drizzt Do Urden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Do Urden closes the distance and clinches.
Do Urden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Korrs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Do Urden throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Do Urden.
Korrs tries to clinch but Do Urden moves out of range.
Korrs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Do Urden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Korrs is not content to let Do Urden control the position.
Korrs is trying to stand.
Do Urden moves into full mount! Korrs won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Do Urden breaks from Korrs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Do Urden controlling the position easily from mount.
Do Urden unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Do Urden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Do Urden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Urden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Do Urden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korrs can do to turn this around?
Do Urden landing punches.
Do Urden with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Korrs is bucking up trying to escape but Do Urden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Do Urden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Do Urden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Do Urden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Do Urden looking to isolate an arm here. Korrs doesn't see it coming and as Do Urden extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Do Urden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drizzt Do Urden!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Poglavica Muda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 400 Bars. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poglavica Muda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy closes the distance but Muda moves to the side
and Muda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
Muda wants to take a breather but Murphy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Muda.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
Muda wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling him.
Muda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Muda 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.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Muda is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muda is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murphy 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.
Muda is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Muda has Murphy pulled in close to control his posture.
Muda controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Murphy prevents Muda from getting back to his feet.
Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muda wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy forces his way into half guard.
Muda wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Murphy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Muda reverses the position - he's now on top in Murphy's guard.
Muda looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muda trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy passes Muda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muda is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy is thwarting Muda's attempts to control the position.
Muda pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Muda is defending well.
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Muda defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Muda is defending well.
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muda is trying to get back to full guard.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Muda tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy is looking for a kimura here.
Murphy is trying to control. Muda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muda is looking to get back to is feet but Murphy passes into side control.
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!
Muda strikes from the bottom but Murphy takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Muda prevents any damage by holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Murphy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Muda counters by clinching up.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy jumps guard but Muda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Poglavica Muda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Murphy.
Muda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muda breaks the clinch.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Muda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Murphy is staying active underneath Muda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poglavica Muda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muda controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Poglavica Muda wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Muda has managed to clinch.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Muda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Muda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murphy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muda lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Brandon Murphy has been cut.
Muda lands an elbow that stopped Murphy in his tracks for a moment.
Muda leaning against his opponent.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muda to keep the fight standing.
Muda turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Muda manages to end up in side control.
Muda remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muda decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brandon Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Muda, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Muda against the cage but Muda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Muda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muda trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Muda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muda has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muda throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muda's guard. Nice move by Murphy!
Murphy pushes down on Muda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murphy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Muda could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Murphy has cracked it and Muda is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Murphy!
Brandon Murphy is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Brandon Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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