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BEEF: Session 3 + Consolation PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Asenio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benoit Hacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kron Asenio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benoit Hacher!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asenio is defended easily by Hacher.
Hacher drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Asenio is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hacher frees his head nicely. Oh but Asenio has switched to an armbar! Hacher is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kron Asenio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Fames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conlon has chosen The Warrior's Code by the Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gichin Fames!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Conlon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fames connects with a jab.
Conlon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Sean Conlon has been cut.
Conlon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Fames tenderised Conlon's leg. Conlon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fames throws a shot from downtown. Conlon moves away and avoids it.
Conlon moves away from the strike by Fames.
A clash of legs there as Conlon blocks the low kick.
Fames shoots in looking for a takedown but Conlon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fames's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fames attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fames looks for a takedown but Conlon sprawls well.
Conlon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fames slips a straight right by Conlon.
Conlon misses with a straight left.
Conlon wants to slow Fames down by chopping away at his legs.
No luck for Fames with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gichin Fames. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conlon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Conlon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Conlon working the strikes but Fames uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Conlon trying to mount his opponent but Fames defends it.
Conlon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fames does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fames regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fames working for a triangle but Conlon defends it easily.
Fames seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Conlon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fames throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fames doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fames 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conlon is looking to work some ground and pound but Fames has wrist control.
Fames 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.
Fames 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.
Conlon throws an elbow that misses. Fames uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conlon's guard. Nice move by Fames!
Fames drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Conlon dives on top into 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!
Fames is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fames preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conlon throws an elbow that misses. Fames uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conlon's guard. Nice move by Fames!
Conlon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fames missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fames trying to control the position from guard on top but Conlon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fames loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fames not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fames pushing down on Conlon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Conlon is staying active underneath Fames, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fames wants to work for an arm triangle but Conlon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Conlon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fames misses with a head shot. Conlon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fames trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fames is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Conlon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Fames dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Conlon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fames's corner calls for a 1-2. Fames obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fames throws the left hand but Conlon avoids the punch easily.
Sean Conlon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conlon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Conlon walks into a jab.
Fames moves forwards but Conlon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Conlon. No joy for Fames on that attempt.
A jab from Conlon misses.
Conlon blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fames checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fames looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fames does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Conlon lands a nice hook to Fames's body. Fames takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Fames misses the target.
Fames shoots in for a double leg but Conlon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fames.
Fames keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon misses with a kick to the body.
Fames cracks the inside of Conlon's front leg.
Gichin Fames is winning the standup battle so far.
Fames connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fames takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fames slips under a jab.
Fames throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Fames blocks the leg kick.
Conlon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fames sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fames closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Conlon quickly recovers to half guard.
Fames works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fames throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Conlon works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Conlon is defending against the submission attempts here by Fames.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fames is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conlon is just riding it out for now. Fames eventually gives up the hold.
Fames not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon is refusing to be controlled, as Fames sits in half guard.
Fames is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Conlon as he works his way to full guard.
Conlon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fames drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Conlon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fames has Conlon in his guard.
Fames throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fames working for a triangle but Conlon defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conlon throws an elbow that misses. Fames uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conlon's guard. Nice move by Fames!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Fames dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Conlon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fames tried to score with a low kick but Conlon checks it.
Conlon throws a sloppy head kick and Fames moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fames. Conlon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fames moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Fames misses its intended target.
Conlon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fames has a takedown stuffed.
Fames shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conlon pinned against the cage. Conlon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fames swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conlon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Fames throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fames connects with a nice looking jab.
Conlon slips a jab from Fames.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gichin Fames. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conlon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conlon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Conlon misses with a hook. Fames ducked under it nicely.
Fames throws a jab when Conlon was well out of range.
Fames misses with a straight right.
Conlon throws an overhand right that lands on Fames's shoulder, as Fames tries to avoid the shot.
Fames throws the left hand but Conlon avoids the punch easily.
Fames checks the leg kick nicely there.
Conlon avoids the head kick by Fames.
A big left from Conlon misses.
Conlon misses with a looping right.
Conlon throws a right hand that misses
and Fames counters with a thumping low kick.
Conlon throws a hook but Fames avoids it easily.
Fames uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conlon.
Fames dodges the punch combination from Conlon.
Sean Conlon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fames uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conlon.
Fames slips under a jab.
Conlon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Conlon misses its intended target.
A big right from Conlon misses.
Conlon just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conlon misses with a looping left.
That kick from Conlon tenderised Fames's leg. Fames is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fames fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Conlon lands a nice shot to the body.
Fames chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Conlon.
Fames throws a looping overhand right but Conlon ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Conlon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conlon.
Nice uppercut there from Conlon.
A big right from Conlon misses.
Fames tries to bum rush Conlon with a series of wild strikes but Conlon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conlon misses with an uppercut.
Conlon throws a low kick but Fames moves out of range easily.
Fames blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Conlon.
Conlon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fames misses the target.
Conlon throws a hook but Fames avoids it easily.
Fames checks a leg kick.
Fames clobbers Conlon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conlon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fames.
Fames slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Conlon or perhaps it was just good defense by Fames which made him look bad.
Fames slips a straight right by Conlon.
Conlon throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Fames counter with a right hand.
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!
Conlon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fames ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Conlon.
Conlon throws a jab when Fames was well out of range.
Fames fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conlon scores with a jab to the body.
Fames throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Fames does no damage.
Conlon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gichin Fames is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conlon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Conlon misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Conlon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fames has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gichin Fames!
Gichin Fames 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karelin Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson comes to the cage accompanied by Avicii - Wake Me Up. Karelin Roman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karelin Roman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman clinches up with Johansson and pushes him back against the cage.
Roman tightens his grip and picks Johansson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johansson manages to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roman throws a big right hand that misses.
Roman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johansson's head.
Roman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johansson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roman has Johansson in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roman can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roman is trying to keep Johansson in close.
Johansson trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Slaughterhouse MMA (All new coaches 12/12/13) inform us that Roman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Roman wants to sweep here but Johansson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is pulling down on Johansson's head to control his posture.
Roman working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Roman with that takedown attempt.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Roman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roman drives through and clinches with Johansson against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants a takedown but no success here.
Johansson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Roman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Roman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Johansson tries to bench press Roman off him but Roman keeps the position.
Roman tries for a kimura but Johansson is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Roman.
Roman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Johansson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karelin Roman!
In his post fight interview, Karelin Roman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Allen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCallum walks into a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as McCallum blocks the leg kick.
We've been told by Allen's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCallum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCallum defending well though.
Allen is trying to control the action in half guard but McCallum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Allen is trying to work for a kimura but McCallum is defending well.
McCallum gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen postures up in McCallum's guard and throws a big left but McCallum blocks it.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCallum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCallum trying to strike off his back.
McCallum trying to control the position.
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCallum looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Allen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen throws an elbow that misses. McCallum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allen's guard. Nice move by McCallum!
McCallum is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
McCallum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCallum trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is fighting to break Allen's control of his arms but Allen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kevin Allen just wasn't active enough.
McCallum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for McCallum with that takedown attempt.
McCallum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a two punch combination.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCallum moves away.
Nice cross by McCallum.
McCallum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
McCallum rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCallum pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCallum swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen can't break the clinch.
McCallum tries to pull guard but Allen won't allow it.
McCallum has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCallum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCallum was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Allen distracts McCallum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but McCallum blocks nicely.
Allen wants to pass the guard but McCallum is keeping the position.
Allen throws an elbow that misses. McCallum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allen's guard. Nice move by McCallum!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Allen wants to control from the top but McCallum keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCallum is on top in guard.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Allen throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCallum uses it to pass to side control.
Kevin Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Allen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Allen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Allen avoids a series of strikes thrown by McCallum.
Allen tries to reverse the position but McCallum maintains control.
Allen is working hard here to advance position.
McCallum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Allen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
McCallum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Allen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Allen is bucking up trying to escape but McCallum cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCallum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to get to half guard.
McCallum trying to control but Allen is having none of it.
McCallum prevents Allen from getting the reversal.
McCallum looking to control but Allen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Allen blocking the ground and pound.
Allen is squirming around, avoiding McCallum's attempts to control the action.
McCallum with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Allen is working to get back to half guard.
Allen suckers McCallum into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Allen is now in McCallum's guard!
Allen throws a strike but McCallum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCallum won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen controls McCallum momentarily but McCallum frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy McCallum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Allen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCallum is not content to let Allen control the position.
McCallum prevents Allen from improving position.
McCallum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Allen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCallum actively working from the bottom here.
McCallum is refusing to be controlled, as Allen sits in half guard.
McCallum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCallum defending well though.
McCallum wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
McCallum is staying active underneath Allen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCallum trying to get back to full guard but Allen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Allen tries to control but McCallum wriggling away.
Allen lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is trying to escape the mount.
McCallum bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McCallum throws an elbow that misses. Allen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCallum's guard. Nice move by Allen!
McCallum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCallum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCallum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen preventing the sweep.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
McCallum has momentary wrist control but Allen slips an elbow through the middle.
McCallum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCallum keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen won't allow McCallum to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kevin Allen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCallum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Allen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen working the strikes but McCallum uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCallum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Allen!
After winning the bout, Kevin Allen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Andy McCallum was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to all my fans for this loss. Didn't perform as well as I expected, but I will come back stronger than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Action Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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144 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Holgersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holgersson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holgersson is pressing down on Bronson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bronson is holding on for now.
Holgersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holgersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bronson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holgersson on the ground.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but Bronson defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holgersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronson defending well though.
Holgersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bronson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holgersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bronson's head.
Bronson trying to hold on to Holgersson's head to control him but Holgersson postures up.
Holgersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bronson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Holgersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bronson is trying to stand up here but Holgersson is controlling him well.
Holgersson works his way into side control.
Holgersson wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Holgersson scoring with punches from side control.
Holgersson has hold of Bronson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bronson seems comfortable defending it but Holgersson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bronson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bronson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Holgersson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nils Holgersson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Moreland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olegerio Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Moreland had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Montreal, William Moreland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olegerio Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreland throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Moreland works Rodriguez's body with a nice hook.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Moreland.
Moreland closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Olegerio Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Moreland moves out of range.
Moreland throws a solid leg kick but Rodriguez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moreland.
Moreland misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moreland is trying to defend but Rodriguez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodriguez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Moreland is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreland is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moreland is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moreland is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Moreland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Moreland is defending well.
Moreland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Moreland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moreland is holding on for now.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moreland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriguez in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control but Moreland is keeping him busy.
Moreland tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Olegerio Rodriguez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Moreland moved out of range nicely.
Moreland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moreland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moreland scores with a three punch combo!
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moreland scores with a hook.
Moreland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moreland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodriguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Moreland both land. Nice combination.
William Moreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moreland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moreland misses the shot to the body.
Moreland misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like William Moreland has been cut.
Moreland walks into a stiff left hand from Rodriguez.
Moreland dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
Moreland lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Moreland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moreland stalks Rodriguez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodriguez's face. Rodriguez staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Moreland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Moreland finish him?
Moreland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
William Moreland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 William Moreland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moreland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Moreland does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodriguez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moreland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moreland 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.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez lands a couple of digs.
Rodriguez is in close to Moreland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Moreland is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control but Moreland is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moreland keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Olegerio Rodriguez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Moreland fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moreland misses with the combination.
Rodriguez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Moreland stalks Rodriguez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodriguez's face. Rodriguez staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moreland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodriguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Moreland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodriguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Rodriguez.
Moreland avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Moreland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez is trying to ground and pound but Moreland uses the momentary lack of control by Rodriguez to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreland is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olegerio Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moreland lands a lovely overhand right.
Moreland sizes up Rodriguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moreland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreland manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Moreland.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreland clobbers Rodriguez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moreland throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Moreland misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Moreland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moreland pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
William Moreland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olegerio Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Moreland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Moreland lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moreland fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Moreland as Rodriguez shoots in.
Moreland lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriguez off the cage and back into range.
Moreland catches Rodriguez with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Rodriguez forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Moreland!
Our winner, William Moreland, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead Silence. Aleksandar Kamenov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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235 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandar Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Jensen as he checks the leg kick.
Kamenov misses with a straight left.
Jensen lands a big head kick that sends Kamenov tumbling to the mat! Jensen takes a step backwards and waves Kamenov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jensen counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kamenov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jensen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE GYM 48CAP in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Jensen misses.
Kamenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamenov misses with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Kamenov 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.
Jensen throws a sloppy head kick and Kamenov moves out of range easily.
Jensen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamenov misses with the combination.
Kamenov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Levi Jensen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamenov as he connects with a hook.
Jensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kamenov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jensen's sensitive parts.
Jensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kamenov throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamenov.
Jensen blocks a low kick nicely.
Jensen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamenov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jensen's sensitive parts.
Kamenov scores with a jab. Jensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jensen's head backwards.
Kamenov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jensen's waist but Jensen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenov off to one side.
Jensen blocks a jab.
Kamenov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamenov throws a leg kick but Jensen moved away.
Kamenov is looking to chop away at Jensen's legs.
Kamenov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Kamenov as he checks the leg kick.
Jensen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range and Jensen settles back down.
Kamenov misses with an uppercut
and Jensen counters with a low kick, right behind Kamenov 's knee.
Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick
and Jensen counters with a nice body kick.
Kamenov looks winded!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jensen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Jensen.
Levi Jensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamenov 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.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jensen scores with a leg kick.
Jensen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jensen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jensen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jensen drops Kamenov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kamenov looks back up at him and smiles so Jensen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jensen fakes the body blow, causing Kamenov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kamenov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Jensen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bob (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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sterling Slater!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Bob!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Slater seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slater working away.
Slater looks up at the clock and then as Bob takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slater smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bob has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bob struggling a bit here.
Bob is trying to improve his position.
Slater 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.
Slater just content to control the position.
Bob takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bob sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bob is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing that Slater has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ground and pound from Slater seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slater misses with the ground and pound.
Bob wants to control but Slater postures up.
Bob is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slater trying to control from half guard but Bob is working away.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to pass to full mount but Bob defends it.
Bob keeping hold of Slater's head, controlling as best he can.
Slater thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slater wants to get back to his feet.
Bob gets full guard.
Slater trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater controlling from the top position.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bob lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slater has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slater and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bob throws the kick towards the body but Slater avoids it.
A good leg kick by Bob.
Bob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Big Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bob is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bob keeping his opponent close.
Bob is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Slater are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bob tries to improve position but can't.
Bob gets back to 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!
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bob sees it coming and defends easily.
Slater thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
Slater throwing shots but Bob is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob gets full guard.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Slater dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bob connects with a leg kick. Slater looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bob works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Bob is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Slater has his hands clasped together but Bob extends and breaks Slater's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bob.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Bob!
Big Bob is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Big Bob 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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