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MFN 53: Oktoberfest PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RC King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damned comes to the cage accompanied by I'm gonna need a montage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RC King!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van Damned manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Van Damned shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King is trying to control but can't.
King keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RC King has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Van Damned drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
King has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Van Damned is trying to keep an underhook but King manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Van Damned holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Van Damned is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
Van Damned with the active half guard here but King passes nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Van Damned's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jean Claude Van Damned.
King drives through with a takedown into Van Damned's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Van Damned looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is standing up over Van Damned. Van Damned looks to escape but King dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damned gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Damned looking for subs from the bottom but King mounts him!
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damned really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
King with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Damned is desperately trying to improve his position but King has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but RC King will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Damned quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Damned doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
Van Damned moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King has gone for a leg lock! Van Damned slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard.
King controlling the position.
Van Damned pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King keeping moving, preventing Van Damned from controlling successfully.
King has control of Van Damned's left arm, preventing Van Damned from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Damned to the mat! Van Damned manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damned is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Damned knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
King postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Damned is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of King, into his guard.
Van Damned is fighting to break King's control of his arms but King is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Damned has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damned tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up. RC King was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Van Damned looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Van Damned bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King struggling a bit here.
Van Damned is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
King regains half guard.
King is holding on to half guard well.
Van Damned seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Van Damned seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Damned is looking for a kimura here.
King is concentrating on defense, preventing Van Damned from advancing position.
Van Damned trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
King is not content to let Van Damned control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King is looking to improve his position.
Van Damned is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but RC King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Damned gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Van Damned is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Damned has an active guard here but King has managed to pass into half guard.
King is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King seems to be working for a kimura but Van Damned defends the submission attempt.
Van Damned moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Van Damned is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Damned will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Damned looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jean Claude Van Damned has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damned working a defensive guard but King manages to pass into side control anyway.
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Damned has escaped the position, nice work there.
RC King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damned is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control.
RC King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
RC King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RC King!
RC King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Jean Claude Van Damned had this to say: 'No.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Baptiste Reno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Charles Clayton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Baptiste Reno!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptiste Reno drops his hands momentarily and Clayton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Clayton tenderised Baptiste Reno's leg. Baptiste Reno is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been hearing reports that Clayton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Baptiste Reno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clayton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clayton misses with a looping left.
Baptiste Reno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clayton.
Baptiste Reno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clayton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baptiste Reno momentarily.
Baptiste Reno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clayton counters with a right hand to the body.
Baptiste Reno shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clayton pushes Baptiste Reno off looking to stand but Baptiste Reno dives back in and keeps control.
Clayton is staying active underneath Baptiste Reno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clayton.
Baptiste Reno told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Baptiste Reno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clayton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baptiste Reno has managed to get both his arms back between Clayton's legs - danger averted.
Clayton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baptiste Reno tries to free his leg and advance position but Clayton is retaining full guard.
Baptiste Reno drops back looking for a leg! Clayton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clayton manages to kick Baptiste Reno off! Baptiste Reno jumps back into Clayton's guard.
Baptiste Reno tries to stand but Clayton is controlling from the bottom.
Clayton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clayton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton working for a triangle but Baptiste Reno defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baptiste Reno wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
Clayton is trying to control the position but Baptiste Reno postures up.
Baptiste Reno pushing down on Clayton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baptiste Reno trying to control the action but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Clayton is looking to control Baptiste Reno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clayton avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton moves into full guard.
Baptiste Reno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clayton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baptiste Reno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clayton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baptiste Reno's guard.
Clayton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clayton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno keeping full guard, as Clayton tries to pass.
Baptiste Reno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clayton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clayton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clayton is pushing down on Baptiste Reno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baptiste Reno is fighting to maintain full guard but Clayton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baptiste Reno is looking to control Clayton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baptiste Reno avoid being mounted?
Baptiste Reno wants to improve his position but Clayton is controlling well.
Baptiste Reno taking some punishment here, with Clayton in his half guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clayton is thwarting Baptiste Reno's attempts to control the position.
Clayton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Baptiste Reno controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Clayton 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.
Clayton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baptiste Reno's calf.
Clayton slaps away a takedown attempt from Baptiste Reno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clayton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Clayton as he connects with a hook.
Charles Clayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baptiste Reno has a takedown stuffed.
Baptiste Reno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baptiste Reno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clayton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baptiste Reno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno takes one to the side of the head.
Baptiste Reno fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clayton sprawls well initially but Baptiste Reno persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clayton is trying to get back to full guard.
Baptiste Reno is pressing down on Clayton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clayton is holding on for now.
Clayton looking for submissions off his back.
Clayton trying to hold on to Baptiste Reno's head to control him but Baptiste Reno postures up.
Baptiste Reno is trying to work for a kimura but Clayton is defending well.
Clayton moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Baptiste Reno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clayton is keeping the position for now.
Clayton 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.
Charles Clayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baptiste Reno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clayton is keeping the position for now.
Clayton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clayton, not yet.
Clayton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clayton pulls Baptiste Reno in close to prevent any damage.
Baptiste Reno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clayton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baptiste Reno has managed to get both his arms back between Clayton's legs - danger averted.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Baptiste Reno from controlling successfully.
Clayton looking to control but Baptiste Reno passes into half guard.
Clayton tries to get to full guard but Baptiste Reno has control of the leg.
Clayton is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno passes to full mount!
Clayton regains half guard.
Clayton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clayton is not content to let Baptiste Reno control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baptiste Reno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clayton tries to get to full guard but Baptiste Reno has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Clayton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clayton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clayton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baptiste Reno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clayton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clayton misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Clayton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clayton punishes Baptiste Reno's body with a nice straight punch.
Baptiste Reno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baptiste Reno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clayton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baptiste Reno manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clayton scores with a jab.
Charles Clayton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clayton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clayton cracks Baptiste Reno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baptiste Reno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clayton's waist but Clayton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baptiste Reno off to one side.
Charles Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Baptiste Reno.
Clayton lands a lovely overhand right.
Clayton lands with a kick to the temple. Baptiste Reno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clayton fakes the leg kick and cracks Baptiste Reno in the body.
Baptiste Reno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clayton circles away.
Baptiste Reno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baptiste Reno avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton tried to score with a low kick but Baptiste Reno checks it.
Clayton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clayton misses with a wild combination.
Baptiste Reno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clayton.
Charles Clayton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clayton lands a two punch combo.
Baptiste Reno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baptiste Reno is rocked!
Clayton lands with an overhand left.
Baptiste Reno is still on wobbly legs! Can Clayton finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baptiste Reno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Clayton.
Clayton scores with a jab. Baptiste Reno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clayton lands with an overhand left.
Clayton closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Baptiste Reno! Clayton dives in looking to finish! Baptiste Reno is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Clayton!
Charles Clayton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River comes into the arena with Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down blaring out of the sound system. Anderson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The High Road kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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148 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anderson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
River lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Craig Anderson has been cut.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from River.
A frustrated look appears on River's face as he tries to break the clinch.
River has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Anderson.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
River clinches with his opponent.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River lands a body shot.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
River digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
River tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
River manages to break the clinch.
River checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Anderson down.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
River throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
River pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
River works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson slips under a jab from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from River misses.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but River is defending the position.
River is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead.
River is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
River tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
River is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
River regains half guard.
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
River trying to control here.
River controlling the position well.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anderson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! River could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Anderson has cracked it and River is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craig Anderson!
Craig Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ed Wuncler Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Kurucz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurucz has chosen Marek Ztraceny - Sex s Ex as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Wuncler Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ansgar Kurucz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kurucz.
Kurucz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wuncler Iii digs a good body shot into Kurucz's ribs.
Wuncler Iii blocks a head kick by Kurucz.
Kurucz misses with a wild combination.
Wuncler Iii misses with a looping right.
Wuncler Iii blocks a head kick by Kurucz.
Wuncler Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurucz has time to react.
Kurucz scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Wuncler Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wuncler Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurucz on the side of the head.
Kurucz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurucz moves away from the strike by Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurucz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wuncler Iii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wuncler Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Wuncler Iii catches Kurucz right on the button with a cross.
Wuncler Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wuncler Iii works the jab nicely.
Kurucz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurucz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wuncler Iii misses with a wild combination.
Wuncler Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Wuncler Iii as he connects with a hook.
Wuncler Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Wuncler Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wuncler Iii throws a combination. Kurucz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wuncler Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurucz.
Kurucz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wuncler Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wuncler Iii jabs at Kurucz's body.
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!
Kurucz throws a chopping leg kick but Wuncler Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz tries to clinch but Wuncler Iii moves out of range.
Kurucz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Wuncler Iii misses its intended target.
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Wuncler Iii missing with a left hand there. Kurucz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wuncler Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ansgar Kurucz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurucz is looking to score with low kicks.
Kurucz misses the shot to the body.
Wuncler Iii misses with an uppercut
and Kurucz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kurucz defending well as Wuncler Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Wuncler Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Kurucz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wuncler Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurucz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wuncler Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Kurucz thows a body kick. Wuncler Iii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wuncler Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wuncler Iii avoids the head kick by Kurucz.
Wuncler Iii misses with a hook.
Kurucz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Kurucz.
Kurucz misses with an uppercut.
Wuncler Iii throws a right hand that Kurucz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurucz also avoids with ease.
Kurucz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wuncler Iii avoids the head kick by Kurucz.
Kurucz slips a jab from Wuncler Iii.
Kurucz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Kurucz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kurucz thumps Wuncler Iii with a low kick.
It looks like Wuncler Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz fakes the leg kick and cracks Wuncler Iii in the body.
Wuncler Iii misses the jab.
Wuncler Iii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kurucz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurucz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurucz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wuncler Iii finish him?
Wuncler Iii blocks a head kick by Kurucz.
Kurucz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wuncler Iii circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kurucz to the canvas! Kurucz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wuncler Iii keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Wuncler Iii!
Ed Wuncler Iii took some time post fight to say the following; 'The fuck ya'll looking at?!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
170 lbs
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29
164 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Paquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Smith!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Paquiao.
Paquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Paquiao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith throws a low kick but Paquiao moves out of range easily.
Paquiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manuel Paquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Paquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Paquiao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paquiao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paquiao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Paquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Paquiao slips a straight right by Smith.
Paquiao lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel Paquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paquiao looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith thows a huge punch but Paquiao dodges it nicely.
Paquiao is trying to get back to full guard.
Paquiao controlling the position well.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Paquiao has recovered full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Paquiao's brow.
Paquiao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paquiao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Paquiao wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith has Paquiao pulled in close to control his posture.
Paquiao tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Paquiao is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jake Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Paquiao with a nice cross.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Paquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Paquiao moves out of range easily.
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 Manuel Paquiao will probably get the nod.
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.
Paquiao misses with a looping right.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Paquiao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Paquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Paquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paquiao breaks the clinch.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a hook.
Paquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manuel Paquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paquiao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Paquiao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Paquiao.
Paquiao decides to stand back up. Paquiao steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Paquiao stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Paquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Smith is looking to clinch but Paquiao is avoiding it.
Paquiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Paquiao misses.
Smith throws a right and a left that Paquiao avoids nicely.
Smith is looking to slow Paquiao down with leg kicks.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paquiao throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Paquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paquiao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Paquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paquiao avoids the head kick by Smith.
Paquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries to bum rush Paquiao with a series of wild strikes but Paquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paquiao looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Paquiao lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith throws a series of punches but Paquiao avoids them all with ease.
Paquiao lands the left hand.
Paquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Paquiao coming out on top.
Paquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Paquiao drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paquiao is looking for the KO!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Jake Smith has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paquiao cracks Smith on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Smith falls backwards against the cage. Paquiao follows up with more strikes that drop Smith to his knees. Paquiao keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Smith! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Paquiao!
After winning the bout, Manuel Paquiao 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hashim Jalilul Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Sundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Sundin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hashim Jalilul Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Sundin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundin lands a right hook to the body.
Hassan throws a right and a left that Sundin avoids nicely.
Hassan stuns Sundin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sundin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hassan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hassan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sundin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hassan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hassan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hassan.
Hassan is looking to score with low kicks.
Sundin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Hassan looks to land a combination but Sundin avoids it well.
Hassan scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hassan does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hassan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sundin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Sundin throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Hassan misses.
Hassan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sundin circles away quickly and effectively.
Sundin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hassan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hassan.
Sundin checks a leg kick.
Sundin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundin throws a nice looking combination but Hassan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hassan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sundin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hassan throws a combination. Sundin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hassan tries to bum rush Sundin with a series of wild strikes but Sundin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Sundin misses with a straight left.
Hassan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Hassan.
Hassan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hassan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sundin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan throws a series of punches but Sundin moves out of range.
Hassan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sundin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hassan throws a nice looking combination but Sundin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sundin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan throws a right and a left that Sundin avoids nicely.
Sundin dodges the punch combination from Hassan.
Hassan looks to land a combination but Sundin avoids it well.
Hassan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sundin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sundin counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hassan misses with a two punch combination.
Hassan throws a push kick but Sundin slaps the foot to one side.
Hashim Jalilul Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan blocks a jab.
Hassan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hassan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sundin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hassan takes one to the side of the head.
Hassan is rocked!
Sundin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Oh Hassan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hassan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sundin counters with a big right hand! Oh Hassan is in trouble here! Sundin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Sundin!
An out of breath Ivan Sundin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timpurhkhum Chouncheun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chouncheun comes to the cage accompanied by พิณบรรเลง. Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System Of A Down - Chop Suey! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
147 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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21
146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Django Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chouncheun throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown checks a low kick from Chouncheun.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chouncheun throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Chouncheun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Chouncheun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chouncheun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chouncheun is looking to score with low kicks.
Chouncheun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chouncheun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Brown has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chouncheun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Chouncheun misses with a low kick.
Chouncheun connects with an inside leg kick.
Chouncheun throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chouncheun, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chouncheun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Chouncheun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Chouncheun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chouncheun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chouncheun.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chouncheun.
Brown wants to slow Chouncheun down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chouncheun.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chouncheun.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chouncheun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Chouncheun looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick from Chouncheun is predictable there
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brown looks winded!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chouncheun is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Chouncheun wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is trying to control. Chouncheun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown is pressing down on Chouncheun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chouncheun is holding on for now.
Chouncheun is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Chouncheun back against the cage.
Chouncheun throws an elbow that misses.
Chouncheun throws an elbow that misses.
Chouncheun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chouncheun working Brown over with knees to the body.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
Chouncheun lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Chouncheun looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Chouncheun has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Chouncheun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chouncheun looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown jumps guard but Chouncheun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chouncheun tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chouncheun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chouncheun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chouncheun lands an elbow inside.
Brown avoiding damage as Chouncheun throws knees to the body.
Chouncheun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chouncheun throws an elbow but it misses.
Chouncheun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chouncheun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chouncheun pushes off an throws an elbow but Brown leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown jumps guard but Chouncheun stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Django Brown.
Chouncheun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Chouncheun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chouncheun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chouncheun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chouncheun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chouncheun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Chouncheun.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chouncheun misses with a low kick.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Chouncheun misses with a kick to the body.
Chouncheun misses with the body kick
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chouncheun won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chouncheun struggling a bit here.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Chouncheun denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chouncheun is looking for a sweep.
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chouncheun has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Chouncheun.
Brown is trying to control Chouncheun's posture but Chouncheun avoids it.
Chouncheun tries to get to his feet but Brown is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Chouncheun in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Chouncheun tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Chouncheun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Chouncheun is proving a slippery customer.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Chouncheun from standing up.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chouncheun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brown is tightening it up a little... Chouncheun has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chouncheun reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chouncheun taps out! Nice BJJ there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Django Brown!
After winning the bout, Django Brown 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver has chosen Enter Sandman-Metallica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Oliver!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliver doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Levasseur counter with a right hand.
Levasseur closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oliver has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Levasseur stops a takedown attempt from Oliver.
Levasseur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliver is defending well.
Levasseur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Levasseur effectively controlling the action here.
Levasseur manages to pull guard.
Oliver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levasseur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliver has managed to get both his arms back between Levasseur's legs - danger averted.
Oliver is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Levasseur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Levasseur has escaped and now he's on top!
Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oliver trying to keep a closed guard but Levasseur is proving a slippery customer.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliver's head.
Levasseur stops Oliver from standing up.
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levasseur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Levasseur trying to control but Oliver is working from the bottom.
Levasseur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliver, not yet.
Levasseur drops back looking for a leg! Oliver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliver manages to kick Levasseur off! Levasseur jumps back into Oliver's guard.
Levasseur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliver controls Levasseur momentarily but Levasseur frees himself.
Levasseur is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliver has wrist control.
Levasseur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Levasseur trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levasseur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levasseur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliver is on top in guard.
Oliver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levasseur seems keen to control Oliver's posture.
Levasseur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Levasseur working Oliver over with strikes.
Levasseur throwing shots but Oliver is blocking nicely.
Levasseur thows a huge punch but Oliver dodges it nicely.
Oliver manages to get to full guard.
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!
Oliver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Levasseur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Levasseur lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oliver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Levasseur pinned against the cage. Levasseur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Levasseur closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Levasseur there.
Oliver has hold of Levasseur's hands but Levasseur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Levasseur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Levasseur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliver's head.
Levasseur slips a nice elbow through Oliver's hands, connecting with Oliver's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levasseur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oliver tries to roll over but Levasseur keeps him under control.
Levasseur wants to pass to mount but Oliver is defending the position.
Oliver is staying active underneath Levasseur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur is nestled in close to Oliver, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levasseur.
Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oliver tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Levasseur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Levasseur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levasseur is nestled in close to Oliver, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oliver taking some punishment here, with Levasseur in his half guard.
Levasseur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur working Oliver over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levasseur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levasseur tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliver is retaining full guard.
Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Oliver keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levasseur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levasseur slips nicely into half guard.
Levasseur working Oliver over with strikes.
Oliver wants to control but Levasseur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Levasseur wants to free his trapped foot but Oliver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliver is looking to improve his position.
Levasseur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Levasseur connects with a nice short shot to Oliver's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levasseur.
Levasseur passes to full mount!
Levasseur lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Oliver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Levasseur has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Oliver's face.
Oliver is rocked!
Levasseur loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Oliver scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Levasseur land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Levasseur stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Levasseur!
A relieved looking Olivier Levasseur 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Ich Will!. Udo Hitzlsperger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitzlsperger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hermansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hitzlsperger cracks Hermansson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hermansson misses with a right hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermansson throws a jab when Hitzlsperger was well out of range.
Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hitzlsperger dodges the punch combination from Hermansson.
A swing and a miss from Hermansson.
Nice shot lands for Hermansson.
Hitzlsperger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hermansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Hitzlsperger tenderised Hermansson's leg. Hermansson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hermansson misses with a wild body shot.
Hermansson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hitzlsperger tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermansson misses with a left hand
and Hitzlsperger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hermansson really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermansson blocks a head kick by Hitzlsperger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermansson lands with a good body shot.
Hermansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hitzlsperger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitzlsperger connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hitzlsperger. That's going to slow Hermansson down.
Hermansson goes for a double leg but Hitzlsperger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitzlsperger continues to drive forward.
We've been informed that Hitzlsperger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hitzlsperger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Hitzlsperger blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Hitzlsperger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hermansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitzlsperger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hermansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitzlsperger backwards.
Hermansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermansson.
Stalling in the clinch from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger tries to throw a body punch but Hermansson avoids it by throwing Hitzlsperger back against the cage.
Hermansson blocking some punches.
A short right from Hitzlsperger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermansson.
Hitzlsperger lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermansson pushes Hitzlsperger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hermansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitzlsperger backwards.
Hermansson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitzlsperger backwards.
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitzlsperger tries a body shot but Hermansson blocks it.
Hermansson tightens his grip and picks Hitzlsperger up, before dumping him to the ground. Hitzlsperger manages to land in guard.
Hermansson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hermansson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hitzlsperger keeping moving, preventing Hermansson from controlling successfully.
Hitzlsperger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger lands a couple of good shots and Hermansson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hermansson tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hitzlsperger's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermansson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hitzlsperger's guard. Nice work there by Hermansson.
Hermansson wants to control from the top but Hitzlsperger keeps moving.
Hermansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitzlsperger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hitzlsperger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitzlsperger has wrist control.
Hermansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hitzlsperger trying to keep a closed guard but Hermansson is proving a slippery customer.
Hitzlsperger keeping full guard, as Hermansson tries to pass.
Hermansson landing with the ground and pound.
Hitzlsperger has Hermansson pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hermansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitzlsperger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermansson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Jan Olov Hermansson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hitzlsperger misses with a wild combination.
Hermansson goes for a double leg but Hitzlsperger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitzlsperger continues to drive forward.
Hitzlsperger gets underhooks to prevent Hermansson's takedown attempt.
Hitzlsperger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermansson's elbow.
Hermansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hitzlsperger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Hermansson.
Hermansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermansson's elbow.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermansson's elbow.
Hitzlsperger struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermansson controls his hands.
Hitzlsperger trying to stall but Hermansson improves his position.
Hitzlsperger throws a head punch that misses.
Hermansson tries to work over Hitzlsperger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hitzlsperger.
Hermansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitzlsperger scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson tries to work over Hitzlsperger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hitzlsperger pushes Hermansson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hermansson tries to throw a body punch but Hitzlsperger avoids it by throwing Hermansson back against the cage.
Hermansson prevents a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger misses with the head strike.
Hitzlsperger lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermansson backwards.
Hitzlsperger gets through Hermansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermansson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitzlsperger lands with a short shot to the head.
Hermansson is rocked!
Hitzlsperger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oh Hermansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hermansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitzlsperger scores with a hook to the body.
Hitzlsperger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hitzlsperger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Udo Hitzlsperger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitzlsperger is trying to maintain a safe position but Hermansson gets an underhook and turns Hitzlsperger into the cage.
Hitzlsperger effectively controlling the action here.
Hitzlsperger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hermansson to his knees! Hitzlsperger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Udo Hitzlsperger!
Udo Hitzlsperger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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