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L.O.K 195 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Franklin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Franklin is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Franklin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is trying is best to control the position here.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Franklin to get to his feet.
Rogers lands with an uppercut that bounces Franklin off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Bob Franklin has been cut.
Rogers throws an off balance right hand
and Franklin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rogers's guard.
Rogers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
Franklin postures up.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogers content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steve Rogers.
Rogers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Franklin shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franklin.
Rogers clinches.
Franklin pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Rogers chips away with some ground and pound.
Rogers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steve Rogers.
Rogers catches Franklin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Franklin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franklin looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers lands a big uppercut and Franklin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Franklin looks OK. Rogers waves Franklin back to his feet!
Franklin is rocked!
Rogers circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Franklin to the canvas! Franklin doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rogers keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lath Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go Ninja-Vanilla Ice. 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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210 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lath Hoy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcon throws out the jab.
Hoy loads up on a big right hand but Falcon slips the punch.
Falcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoy manages to avoid it.
Hoy ducks right into an uppercut from Falcon.
Falcon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Falcon misses with a hook. Hoy ducked under it nicely.
Hoy staying out of range there.
Hoy misses with a straight left.
Falcon throws a hook but Hoy avoids it easily.
Falcon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcon.
Falcon throws a series of punches but Hoy avoids them all with ease.
Hoy tries to move into range but Falcon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcon.
Falcon misses with a hook.
Hoy moves away from the strike by Falcon.
Hoy throws a jab when Falcon was well out of range.
Falcon thows a body shot but no joy.
Falcon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falcon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoy moves away.
Falcon throws out a loose jab but Hoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcon takes a swing at Hoy's ribcage but misses.
Hoy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Falcon throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoy.
Hoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcon is just out of range.
Hoy connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Hoy - just one landing.
Hoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hoy is working for a kimura but Falcon is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Falcon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoy trying to control from Falcon's half guard. Falcon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Falcon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoy is controlling him.
Hoy is pushing down on Falcon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Falcon is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hoy stops Falcon from getting back to his feet.
Hoy wants to pass to mount but Falcon is defending the position.
Hoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Falcon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hoy has cracked it and Falcon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lath Hoy!
Lath Hoy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kun Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jem Mace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kun Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jem Mace!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mace throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mace looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mace finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Mace misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mace missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mace tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mace to the ground. Mace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mace swinging wildly here.
Mace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Mace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mace fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Mace avoids it.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mace misses with the combination.
Mace misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a nice kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mace.
Mace looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mace closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kun Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mace swivels and escapes.
Mace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee slips a straight right by Mace.
Mace throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a good, hard body kick but Mace shrugs it off.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Mace tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Mace back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mace is rocked!
Jem Mace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mace wants to stay close but Lee steps back to make room for something. Mace seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Lee and Mace drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kun Lee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between J J Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redshaw has chosen ACDC - Skies on Fire as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, J J Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Redshaw!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redshaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redshaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walker tries to stall but Redshaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redshaw pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Walker avoids the damage to the body.
Redshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redshaw missing with knees to the body.
Redshaw has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walker regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Redshaw lands a couple of digs.
Redshaw with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Redshaw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walker is pulling down on Redshaw's head to control his posture.
Redshaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Walker looking to control.
Redshaw lands a couple of digs.
Walker is rocked!
Redshaw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Redshaw throwing strikes but missing.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.
Redshaw with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redshaw throws an elbow that misses. Walker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redshaw's guard. Nice move by Walker!
Redshaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Redshaw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker taking shots to the head.
Redshaw is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Walker wants to control but Redshaw is having none of it.
Redshaw is landing with some decent strikes but Walker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redshaw looking to finish Walker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walker!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big strike lands for Redshaw! That's really hurt Walker and he's turned his back - Redshaw keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Redshaw jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Redshaw!
A victorious Dexter Redshaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Foley!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foley defends well and McStar ends up having to push Foley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Foley is trying to pull guard but McStar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McStar wants a takedown.
McStar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Foley wants to sweep but no luck.
McStar postures up in Foley's guard and throws a big left but Foley blocks it.
Foley working a defensive guard here.
Foley wants to sweep but no luck.
Foley is pulling down on McStar's head. It's preventing any offense from McStar, at least for the moment.
Foley wants to sweep but no luck.
McStar wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Foley thows a body shot but no joy.
McStar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McStar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McStar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar working away.
Foley tries to buck McStar off but McStar is having none of it.
Foley struggling a bit here.
Foley is looking for a sweep.
McStar 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.
Foley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Foley wants to control but McStar postures up.
McStar lands a nice forearm strike.
It looks like Larry Foley has been cut.
Foley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Foley wants to control but McStar postures up.
Foley taking a bit of punishment here - McStar scoring with strikes.
Foley is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foley is trying to improve his position.
Foley is still in real trouble! Can McStar finish him?
McStar looks up at the clock and then as Foley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McStar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McStar lands a strong strike to the head of Foley. That's dazed him! McStar looking to finish here. Foley is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McStar lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie McStar!
A very excited looking Robbie McStar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Sugar - Pendulum. Styxx has chosen Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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309 lbs
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275 lbs
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Merrick Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dis Styxx!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Styxx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Styxx is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Styxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Styxx wants to clinch
and Kane counters with a single leg into guard. Styxx didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kane slips nicely into half guard.
Kane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kane wants to control but Styxx is keeping him busy.
Kane is looking to pass Styxx's guard but actually Styxx recovers to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Styxx is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane trying to control but Styxx is working from the bottom.
Styxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Styxx is retaining full guard.
Styxx keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kane postures up in Styxx's guard and throws a big left but Styxx blocks it.
Styxx has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Styxx tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Styxx!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane lands some shots froms side control.
Kane trying to control the action but Styxx is working from the bottom.
Kane scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Styxx to see if he's OK.
Styxx felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Styxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Styxx, who protects the arm well.
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Styxx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Styxx is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane working the ground and pound.
Styxx gets back to half guard.
Kane thows a huge punch but Styxx dodges it nicely.
Kane thows a huge punch but Styxx dodges it nicely.
Kane is trying to control the action in half guard but Styxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kane wants to advance to full mount but Styxx doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Styxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Styxx wants to clinch
and Kane counters with a single leg into guard. Styxx didn't expect that.
Kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Styxx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Styxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Styxx is proving a slippery customer.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Styxx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merrick Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.
Kane trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Styxx trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Styxx postures up.
Kane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kane unloads with some shots from mount but Styxx bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Kane.
Kane landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Styxx is rocked!
Kane looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Styxx covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merrick Kane!
A very excited looking Merrick Kane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alarcon Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazar Nimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by War is my destiny. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alarcon Ramirez !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nimirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramirez has time to react.
The fighters circling - Nimirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez walks into a left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramirez !
Nimirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nimirov prevents a body shot from Ramirez .
A nice left hand lands by Ramirez .
Nimirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nimirov connects with a body shot that sends Ramirez 's belly button to the back.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nimirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nimirov.
Good leg kick by Nimirov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nimirov looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Nimirov scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nimirov lands with a good body shot.
Ramirez thows a body shot but no joy.
Nimirov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramirez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nimirov moves to clinch but Ramirez breaks away
and Ramirez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nimirov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nimirov jabs Ramirez right on the nose. Ramirez blinks but takes it well.
Nimirov wants to clinch.
Nimirov lands with a good body shot.
Nimirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nimirov lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nimirov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez thows a body shot but no joy.
Nimirov slips a straight right by Ramirez .
Nimirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez thuds his shin into the meat of Nimirov's side.
Nimirov misses with a wild body shot.
Nimirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nimirov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nimirov misses with a body punch
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nimirov misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez throws out a leg kick but Nimirov moves out of range and Ramirez only half commits.
Nimirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Nimirov finds it's target.
Nimirov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramirez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nimirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nimirov works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Nimirov avoids the punch easily.
Nimirov misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Nimirov.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Nimirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramirez at a distance.
Lazar Nimirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Nimirov.
We've been told by Ramirez 's head coaches at Blunt Force Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nimirov.
Nimirov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nimirov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nimirov connects with a looping right hand.
Nimirov swinging wildly here.
Ramirez is looking to wear down Nimirov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramirez blocks a jab.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramirez tries to keep at a distance but Nimirov has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez stalling the fight.
Nimirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nimirov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramirez manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nimirov stacks Ramirez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nimirov!
Nimirov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nimirov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ramirez to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Nimirov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nimirov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimirov.
Ramirez clinches.
Ramirez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nimirov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nimirov misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Ramirez .
Ramirez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nimirov or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez has Nimirov pressed against the cage, preventing Nimirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramirez wants to take the fight to the mat but Nimirov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nimirov is trying to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling him.
Nimirov misses with a body punch.
Nimirov manages to break the clinch.
Nimirov throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nimirov, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Nimirov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nimirov swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick.
Lazar Nimirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nimirov. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nimirov.
Nimirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nimirov misses with a body shot
and Ramirez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramirez ducks right into an uppercut from Nimirov.
Nimirov misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Nimirov there.
Lazar Nimirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Ramirez . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramirez .
Lazar Nimirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Nimirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez .
Nimirov misses with a body shot.
Nimirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Nimirov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nimirov.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nimirov throws out the jab.
Nimirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nimirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nimirov misses with a head kick.
Nimirov throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Nimirov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nimirov.
A big left from Nimirov misses.
A combination from Nimirov does no damage.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Nimirov looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nimirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nimirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nimirov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nimirov checks a low kick from Ramirez .
Nimirov misses with a body kick.
Nimirov throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Nimirov. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alarcon Ramirez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Nimirov is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramirez blocks the leg kick.
Nimirov swinging wildly here.
Nimirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Nimirov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nimirov throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov thows a body shot but no joy.
Nimirov misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nimirov under the eye.
Ramirez tries to clinch there but Nimirov circles away.
Ramirez moves out of range as Nimirov strikes.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Nimirov ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Nimirov both land. Nice combination.
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!
Nimirov moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramirez blocks the elbow strike.
Nimirov tries to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nimirov is trying to force a seperation but Ramirez has the dominant position.
Nimirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramirez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nimirov is trying to push Ramirez away but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lazar Nimirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Nimirov misses with a hook
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nimirov throws a leg kick
and Ramirez counters with a left to the body.
Nimirov closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Ramirez .
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Nimirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez thumps Nimirov with a low kick.
Nimirov lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nimirov throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Nimirov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramirez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nimirov thinking.
Nimirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramirez rushes Nimirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez jumps guard but Nimirov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nimirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ramirez .
Nimirov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nimirov is trying to push Ramirez away but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramirez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nimirov is trying to push Ramirez away but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Ramirez .
Nimirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nimirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nimirov has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez .
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nimirov misses with a body punch.
Nimirov is trying to break the clinch but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez taking a breather.
Nimirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nimirov tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Nimirov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramirez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Nimirov tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nimirov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nimirov tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez walks into a jab.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimirov.
Ramirez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Nimirov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nimirov. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nimirov scores with the left hand. Ramirez knows he should have avoided that one.
Nimirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nimirov.
Nimirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nimirov's knee momentarily.
Nimirov throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nimirov's knee momentarily.
Ramirez scores with a takedown into Nimirov's guard.
Ramirez lands a couple of digs.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nimirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez pushes down on Nimirov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nimirov is trying to stand up here but Ramirez is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Nimirov is having none of it.
Nimirov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramirez .
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alarcon Ramirez clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nimirov lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Nimirov misses
and Ramirez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Nimirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Nimirov misses.
Nimirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nimirov!
Ramirez tries to clinch but Nimirov moves out of range.
Nimirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Nimirov throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nimirov tries to score with a low kick but Ramirez moves his leg out of the way.
No luck for Ramirez with that takedown attempt.
Ramirez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nimirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nimirov swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Nimirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Nimirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nimirov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez . That did some damage!
Nimirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nimirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nimirov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nimirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nimirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from Nimirov both land. Nice combination.
Nimirov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nimirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nimirov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nimirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Nimirov misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Nimirov.
Nimirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nimirov misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Nimirov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Nimirov pushes him off.
Nimirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nimirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nimirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirez . Ramirez obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Nimirov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nimirov is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nimirov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nimirov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Nimirov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramirez 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov wants to get up but he can't break Ramirez 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ramirez wants to hit a switch here but Nimirov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there!
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alarcon Ramirez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nimirov moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nimirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Nimirov is predictable there
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nimirov misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Nimirov both land. Nice combination.
Nimirov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramirez under the eye.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nimirov.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Nimirov off balance momentarily.
Ramirez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Nimirov.
Nimirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez .
Nice defenses there by Ramirez .
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Nimirov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov throws a good cross that connects.
Nimirov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nimirov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nimirov throws a combination that misses
and Ramirez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nimirov really felt that one!
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Nimirov.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramirez throws a wild body kick that Nimirov sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez tries to work over Nimirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Ramirez .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nimirov has had enough of the clinch but Ramirez keeps him there for the moment.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nimirov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramirez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nimirov up against the cage.
Nimirov misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ramirez .
A short body shot lands from Ramirez as the two fighters clinch.
Nimirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez .
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Nimirov avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Nimirov pushes Ramirez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alarcon Ramirez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nimirov can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Nimirov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nimirov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez looking to stall.
Ramirez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nimirov's efforts to push away.
Ramirez gets through Nimirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nimirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nimirov tries to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Nimirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nimirov manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Nimirov's belly button to the back.
Nimirov throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez scores with a kick to the body.
Nimirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramirez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nimirov thinking.
Ramirez tried to score with a low kick but Nimirov checks it.
Nimirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov misses with a wild combination.
Nimirov throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimirov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nimirov slips a straight right by Ramirez .
Ramirez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nimirov wants to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nimirov tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nimirov's calf.
Nimirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramirez 's head.
Nimirov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alarcon Ramirez .
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alarcon Ramirez !
Alarcon Ramirez retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Alarcon Ramirez gave a big smile as he said 'Anyone who stands in my way will get destroyed...bottom line.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavus Adolphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Brizuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustavus Adolphus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Brizuela!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brizuela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adolphus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brizuela has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adolphus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brizuela's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brizuela duly obliges.
It looks like Gustavus Adolphus has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brizuela enables Adolphus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brizuela manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brizuela looking to control.
Adolphus 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.
Brizuela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adolphus manages to get himself to full guard.
Brizuela trying to control but Adolphus is working from the bottom.
Adolphus is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Francis Brizuela has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brizuela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adolphus, pushing him back against the cage.
Adolphus throws a head punch that misses.
Adolphus throws a head punch that misses.
Brizuela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adolphus.
Brizuela blocks a body shot from Adolphus.
Brizuela blocks an uppercut.
Brizuela manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brizuela stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adolphus.
Brizuela fails to land the takedown.
Adolphus shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavus Adolphus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brizuela clinches.
Adolphus letting Brizuela take a breather here.
Brizuela manages to break the clinch.
Brizuela has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brizuela is working Adolphus over against the cage.
Adolphus wants a takedown.
Adolphus misses with a punch on the inside.
Adolphus working aggressively here.
Adolphus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the 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!
Adolphus working aggressively here.
Brizuela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adolphus.
Brizuela avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brizuela dives in and grabs Adolphus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adolphus pushes down on Brizuela's head and hops out.
Adolphus has a takedown stuffed.
Adolphus stuffs the takedown attempt from Brizuela. Brizuela gets slowly back to his feet.
Brizuela takes a swing at Adolphus's ribcage but misses.
Brizuela tries to bum rush Adolphus with a series of wild strikes but Adolphus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adolphus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Brizuela. No joy for Adolphus on that attempt.
Brizuela closes the distance and pushes Adolphus back into the cage.
Brizuela manages to break the clinch.
Brizuela throws a nice looking combination but Adolphus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brizuela throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus shoots in looking for a takedown. Brizuela tries to sprawl out of it but Adolphus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brizuela manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brizuela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adolphus with a poor takedown
and Brizuela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adolphus shoots in but no luck this time.
Adolphus is breathing heavily.
Adolphus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brizuela swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adolphus.
Brizuela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brizuela controlling from the top position.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Francis Brizuela hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Adolphus with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Brizuela counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brizuela moves into range and clinches up with Adolphus.
Brizuela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brizuela manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brizuela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brizuela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adolphus circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustavus Adolphus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adolphus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adolphus slaps away a takedown attempt from Brizuela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adolphus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brizuela counters with a left to the body.
Brizuela closes the distance and clinches up with Adolphus, looking for a takedown. Brizuela pushes Adolphus against the cage but Adolphus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adolphus shoots in but no luck this time.
Adolphus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brizuela avoids it really well and circles away.
Brizuela clinches up with Adolphus and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brizuela breaks the clinch.
Brizuela rushes Adolphus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adolphus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Brizuela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavus Adolphus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adolphus is defended easily by Brizuela.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brizuela.
Francis Brizuela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brizuela shoots in looking for a takedown but Adolphus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brizuela's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adolphus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brizuela is looking for a sweep.
Brizuela tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Adolphus scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adolphus lands some shots froms side control.
Brizuela is pushing Adolphus's head away, looking to escape. Adolphus manages to hold on to the position though.
An elbow from Adolphus crashes against the mat.
Brizuela sneaks back into half guard.
Brizuela taking some punishment here, with Adolphus in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brizuela is trying to get back to full guard.
Adolphus throwing shots but Brizuela is blocking nicely.
Adolphus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adolphus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adolphus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adolphus thows a huge punch but Brizuela dodges it nicely.
Brizuela tries to roll over but Adolphus keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brizuela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brizuela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adolphus.
Adolphus prevents Brizuela from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus working over Brizuela with some ground and pound. Brizuela looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adolphus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gustavus Adolphus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brizuela trying to control from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adolphus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adolphus is trying to work for a kimura but Brizuela is defending well.
Brizuela trying to control but Adolphus postures up.
Adolphus misses with a head shot. Brizuela uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brizuela lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Adolphus!
Adolphus wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela is trying to control here but Adolphus has managed to regain half guard.
Adolphus wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Francis Brizuela.
Nice sprawl there from Brizuela as Adolphus shoots in.
Adolphus shoots and misses
and Brizuela counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adolphus's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavus Adolphus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brizuela misses with the combination.
Adolphus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brizuela fails with a takedown attempt.
Brizuela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adolphus fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavus Adolphus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustavus Adolphus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brizuela scores with a jab to the body.
Brizuela tries for a takedown but Adolphus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adolphus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brizuela's half guard.
Brizuela is looking for a sweep. Adolphus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brizuela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adolphus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adolphus's back!
Brizuela biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brizuela wants to control but Adolphus is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brizuela just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Adolphus wants to get back to his feet.
Adolphus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brizuela controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Francis Brizuela hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Adolphus fails to land the takedown.
Adolphus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brizuela counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brizuela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adolphus swivels and escapes.
Brizuela darts in looking for a takedown but Adolphus gets double underhooks and turns Brizuela into the cage.
Gustavus Adolphus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Brizuela.
Adolphus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Brizuela.
Adolphus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adolphus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brizuela prevents it.
Brizuela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adolphus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela thuds a left hand into Adolphus's body.
Crunch! Brizuela slams his shin into Adolphus's torso.
Brizuela moves into the clinch successfully.
Brizuela breaks from the clinch.
Brizuela throws a series of punches but Adolphus moves out of range.
Adolphus shoots in looking for a takedown. Brizuela tries to sprawl out of it but Adolphus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brizuela manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adolphus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brizuela as he jumps to the side.
Brizuela has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brizuela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brizuela clobbers Adolphus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brizuela swivels and escapes.
Brizuela throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus darts in looking for a takedown but Brizuela gets double underhooks and turns Adolphus into the cage.
Brizuela utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brizuela breaks from the clinch.
Brizuela has Adolphus up against the cage in a clinch.
Brizuela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Brizuela.
Brizuela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brizuela landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adolphus tries for a takedown but Brizuela manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adolphus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brizuela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brizuela lands with a kick to the temple. Adolphus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Brizuela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brizuela has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Brizuela!
A very excited looking Francis Brizuela made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phraya Pichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pichai comes to the cage accompanied by Solitary Man. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Phraya Pichai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pichai moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Pichai misses with an elbow strike.
Simpson avoids a wild elbow strike from Pichai.
Pichai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pichai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pichai throws an elbow that misses.
Pichai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Bartholomew Simpson has been cut.
Pichai misses with an elbow over the top.
Pichai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Pichai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simpson gets through Pichai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Simpson to work.
Simpson avoids the elbow strike from Pichai, against the cage.
Good body shot from Simpson.
Simpson just leaning against Pichai, taking a breather.
Pichai misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pichai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Simpson's brow.
Simpson blocks the elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simpson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pichai pushes off an throws an elbow but Simpson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pichai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Simpson digs a right hand into Pichai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pichai's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
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!
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson avoids the elbow strike from Pichai, against the cage.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pichai is breathing heavily.
Simpson is struggling to control the position.
Simpson is working Pichai over against the cage.
Simpson lands a big knee to the head and Pichai goes down! Simpson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Simpson!
Bartholomew Simpson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sparta Fightware, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buddi Zoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo-Landi Vi$$er (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunder Struck - ACDC. Vi$$er is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter The Ninja. 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddi Zoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yo-Landi Vi$$er!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoom throws a sloppy head kick
and Vi$$er counters with a shoot takedown. Zoom fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vi$$er wants to control from the top but Zoom keeps moving.
Vi$$er preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Zoom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zoom keeping moving, preventing Vi$$er from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yo-Landi Vi$$er.
Zoom throws a head kick that misses
and Vi$$er counters with a shoot takedown. Zoom fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vi$$er postures up in Zoom's guard and throws a big left but Zoom blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vi$$er trying to control but Zoom is working from the bottom.
Zoom wants to sweep here but Vi$$er controlling him for the moment.
Vi$$er landing some decent shots from guard.
Vi$$er preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoom is on top in guard.
Vi$$er looking for a guillotine here but Zoom defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vi$$er had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zoom defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Blunt Force Training inform us that Vi$$er has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vi$$er has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vi$$er has his foot on Zoom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoom works his way back into a safe position though.
Vi$$er avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoom drops back looking for a leg! Vi$$er is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vi$$er manages to kick Zoom off! Zoom jumps back into Vi$$er's guard.
Zoom lands a couple of elbows.
Zoom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zoom distracts Vi$$er with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zoom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zoom preventing the sweep.
Zoom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zoom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vi$$er's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vi$$er is trying to control the position but Zoom postures up.
Zoom is looking to work some ground and pound but Vi$$er has wrist control.
Zoom is pushing down on Vi$$er's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vi$$er is fighting to maintain full guard but Zoom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vi$$er moves into full guard.
Vi$$er is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zoom is aware though and is defending well.
Zoom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vi$$er bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zoom's guard.
Vi$$er lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zoom looking for a sweep. Not yet Zoom, not yet.
Zoom has his foot on Vi$$er's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vi$$er works his way back into a safe position though.
Vi$$er trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vi$$er connects with a couple of short punches.
Zoom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vi$$er passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zoom tries to bench press Vi$$er off him but Vi$$er keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vi$$er working the ground and pound.
Zoom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vi$$er's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Vi$$er.
Vi$$er not doing much here.
Vi$$er thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zoom's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vi$$er scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vi$$er working the head and body with strikes.
Zoom tries to get to full guard but Vi$$er has control of the leg.
Vi$$er seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vi$$er not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vi$$er trying to control the action but Zoom is working from the bottom.
Vi$$er prevents Zoom from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vi$$er working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zoom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vi$$er postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zoom has momentary wrist control but Vi$$er slips an elbow through the middle.
Vi$$er preventing the sweep.
Vi$$er postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zoom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vi$$er doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vi$$er manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vi$$er trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vi$$er postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vi$$er landing some decent shots from guard.
Vi$$er lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vi$$er trying to control but Zoom is working from the bottom.
Vi$$er throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo-Landi Vi$$er dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zoom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vi$$er blocks a head kick by Zoom.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vi$$er lands an elbow inside that Zoom shrugs off.
Vi$$er pushes Zoom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vi$$er.
Vi$$er scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoom tries a knee to the head but Vi$$er blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoom.
Vi$$er throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zooms head.
Zoom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vi$$er is defending well for now.
Zoom missing with knees to the body.
Zoom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vi$$er is defending well for now.
Zoom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vi$$er's elbow.
Vi$$er on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vi$$er - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vi$$er working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zoom trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vi$$er prevents a body shot from Zoom.
Vi$$er lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoom is rocked!
Vi$$er managing to block the knees to the body from Zoom.
Oh Zoom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vi$$er is defending well for now.
Vi$$er working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vi$$er lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zoom to his knees! Vi$$er keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yo-Landi Vi$$er!
Yo-Landi Vi$$er spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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