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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cearnaigh Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Shono has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Shono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cearnaigh Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shono wants to clinch but Chulainn slips to the side
and Chulainn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shono!
Chulainn just content to control the position.
Chulainn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chulainn stands up.
Shono tries to close the distance and clinch but Chulainn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jason Shono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shono to the mat! Shono manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shono utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn prevents Shono from getting back to his feet.
Chulainn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shono wants to clinch
and Chulainn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shono is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chulainn is defending well for now.
Shono working aggressively here.
Shono is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chulainn is defending well for now.
Shono connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chulainn's face.
Chulainn is trying to trip Shono. He has hold of a leg but Shono is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chulainn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chulainn content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shono wants to get back to his feet but Chulainn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chulainn looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cearnaigh Chulainn.
Chulainn shoots in and drives through. Shono sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulainn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chulainn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cearnaigh Chulainn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chulainn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shono moves in looking to clinch but Chulainn pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shono stuffs the takedown.
Jason Shono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shono looks to clinch
and Chulainn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chulainn.
Shono misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Shono has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shono misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chulainn gets control of Shono's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chulainn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shono has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chulainn is proving hard to escape from.
Chulainn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chulainn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cearnaigh Chulainn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shono moves to clinch but Chulainn breaks away
and Chulainn counters with a takedown into side control.
Chulainn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chulainn takes a little break here. Shono wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shono knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chulainn on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn works to advance to full mount. Shono defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chulainn content just to control the position here.
Shono is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Chulainn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Chulainn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shono wants to get back to his feet.
Chulainn controlling the position easily from mount.
Chulainn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shono can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chulainn stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn drives through and clinches with Shono against the cage.
Chulainn pulls Shono into guard.
Chulainn controlling Shono's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cearnaigh Chulainn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chulainn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shono is trying to defend but Chulainn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chulainn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shono defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chulainn in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chulainn lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chulainn in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shono is just riding it out for now. Chulainn eventually gives up the hold.
Shono is trying to stand.
Jason Shono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shono to stand up.
Chulainn gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chulainn in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cearnaigh Chulainn.
Shono moves to clinch but Chulainn breaks away
and Chulainn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chulainn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chulainn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cearnaigh Chulainn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shono tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shono moves to clinch but Chulainn breaks away
and Chulainn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shono's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulainn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shono trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cearnaigh Chulainn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chulainn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cearnaigh Chulainn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chulainn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cearnaigh Chulainn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellison Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Ellison Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lannister counters with a series of strikes. Ellison Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ellison Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ellison Jr breaks the clinch.
Ellison Jr with a poor takedown
and Lannister counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellison Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellison Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister.
Ellison Jr dives in and grabs Lannister's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lannister pushes down on Ellison Jr's head and hops out.
Lannister gets tackled into the cage by Ellison Jr. Ellison Jr maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ellison Jr jumps into guard, dragging Lannister to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ellison Jr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ellison Jr is trying to control the position but Lannister postures up.
Lannister wants to stand but Ellison Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Ellison Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ellison Jr misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ellison Jr.
Lannister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ellison Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ellison Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ellison Jr drives through with a takedown into Lannister's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lannister looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ellison Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ellison Jr trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister wants to sweep but Ellison Jr has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr working the head with strikes.
Ellison Jr stands up.
Lannister tries to keep at a distance but Ellison Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is trying to break the clinch but Ellison Jr is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lannister wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellison Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Lannister gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ellison Jr.
Lannister is trying to force a seperation but Ellison Jr has the dominant position.
Ellison Jr landing knees to the body.
Ellison Jr jumps guard.
Ellison Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lannister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lannister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellison Jr wants to stand up but Lannister is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellison Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ellison Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ellison Jr fails to land the takedown.
Ellison Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lannister sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ellison Jr somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Lannister, looking for a takedown. Ellison Jr pushes Lannister against the cage but Lannister circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ellison Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison Jr moves into the clinch.
Lannister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lannister tries to circle away but Ellison Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Ellison Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ellison Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ellison Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ellison Jr has his feet on Lannister's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ellison Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lannister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr pushes Lannister up against the cage in a clinch.
Ellison Jr breaks the clinch.
Ellison Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Lannister gets double underhooks and turns Ellison Jr into the cage.
Ellison Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Lannister is blocking nicely.
Lannister is trying to push Ellison Jr away but Ellison Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ellison Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ellison Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellison Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ellison Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lannister's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr lands a nice elbow.
Ellison Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lannister working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ellison Jr.
Lannister is trying to push Ellison Jr away but Ellison Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ellison Jr pulls Lannister into guard.
Ellison Jr wants to stand but Lannister is controlling the position.
Ellison Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lannister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lannister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ellison Jr trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr kicks Lannister off and gets to his feet.
Ellison Jr moves in looking to clinch but Lannister pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellison Jr clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellison Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ellison Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch up but Lannister circles away and keeps his distance.
Lannister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lannister gets tackled into the cage by Ellison Jr. Ellison Jr maintains the clinch.
Ellison Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Lannister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ellison Jr manages to pull guard.
Ellison Jr looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ellison Jr striking off his back but it's not causing Lannister any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ellison Jr wants to clinch up but Lannister keeps it at a distance.
Ellison Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Lannister wants to break free but Ellison Jr has control.
Ellison Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ellison Jr breaks from the clinch.
Ellison Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lannister as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ellison Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ellison Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lannister is fending him off so far but Ellison Jr persists. Nope, Lannister circles away and we're back to standing.
Ellison Jr instigates a clinch.
Lannister is trying to break the clinch but Ellison Jr is controlling him.
Lannister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ellison Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lannister avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lannister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lannister is trying to break the clinch but Ellison Jr is controlling him.
Ellison Jr has Lannister pressed against the cage, preventing Lannister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ellison Jr wants the takedown. Lannister is fighting it off but Ellison Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lannister's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Ellison Jr wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr forces his way into half guard.
Ellison Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ellison Jr prevents Lannister from improving his position.
Ellison Jr works his way into full mount!
Ellison Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Lannister defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister is looking to improve his position but Ellison Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellison Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ellison Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ellison Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ellison Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Riviere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carrick Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riviere comes to the cage accompanied by Le Vagabond. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Riviere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carrick Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chulainn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Riviere.
Riviere jabs at Chulainn's body.
Riviere lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively.
Riviere swinging wildly here.
Riviere swings for the body but Chulainn moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Chulainn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Carrick Chulainn has been cut.
Riviere scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Riviere.
Chulainn feints and as Riviere raises his hands in defense, Chulainn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Riviere seems keen to control Chulainn's posture.
Chulainn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn postures up and lands a big shot to Riviere's brow.
Riviere wants to stand up but Chulainn is controlling him.
Riviere on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riviere tries to get out of the position.
Chulainn postures up.
Chulainn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chulainn closes the distance and clinches.
Chulainn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chulainn has Riviere pressed against the cage, preventing Riviere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chulainn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riviere pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chulainn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riviere trying to stall but Chulainn improves his position.
Riviere stops a takedown attempt from Chulainn.
Chulainn has a couple of punches blocked by Riviere.
Chulainn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riviere lands a lovely overhand right.
Riviere lands a big uppercut and Chulainn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chulainn looks OK. Riviere waves Chulainn back to his feet!
Chulainn is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulainn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chulainn is still on wobbly legs! Can Riviere finish him?
Chulainn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riviere sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chulainn somewhat.
Jean Riviere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carrick Chulainn.
Riviere cracks Chulainn with a good jab.
Chulainn looks up at the clock. Bad move! Riviere lands a right hand from hell, dropping Chulainn. Riviere pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Riviere!
Our winner, Jean Riviere, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dela Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bang Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Dela Cruise!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruise gets caught napping as Ludwig dives in and scores a takedown. Dela Cruise manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dela Cruise 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.
Dela Cruise manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ludwig manages to get himself to full guard.
Dela Cruise looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruise is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet.
Dela Cruise trying to move into half guard but instead Ludwig has managed to sweep!
Ludwig preventing the sweep.
Ludwig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dela Cruise 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.
Ludwig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig is in close to Dela Cruise's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ludwig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ludwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dela Cruise has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ludwig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dela Cruise working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily.
Dela Cruise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dela Cruise had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ludwig defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ludwig is working Dela Cruise over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruise looking for a guillotine here but Ludwig defends easily.
Ludwig scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ludwig controlling from the top position.
Ludwig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ludwig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dela Cruise has his foot on Ludwig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludwig works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig is in close to Dela Cruise's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ludwig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ludwig tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruise is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ludwig controls the pace.
Dela Cruise looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ludwig content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bang Ludwig.
Dela Cruise stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dela Cruise wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela Cruise fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ludwig on the side of the head.
Juan Dela Cruise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dela Cruise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Cruise lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Bang Ludwig has been cut.
Bang Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig shoots in and drives through. Dela Cruise sprawls well.
Dela Cruise slaps away a takedown attempt from Ludwig, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bang Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dela Cruise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ludwig somewhat.
Ludwig is breathing heavily.
Dela Cruise cracks a nice hook into Ludwig's ribs.
Ludwig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dela Cruise pinned against the cage. Dela Cruise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dela Cruise.
A left and a right from Dela Cruise both land. Nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Ludwig or perhaps it was just good defense by Dela Cruise which made him look bad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot lands for Dela Cruise.
Dela Cruise with a hook.
Ludwig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Dela Cruise will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bang Ludwig's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ludwig avoids the head kick by Dela Cruise.
Dela Cruise tests Ludwig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ludwig dives in and grabs Dela Cruise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dela Cruise pushes down on Ludwig's head and hops out.
Ludwig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Dela Cruise.
Dela Cruise lands with a good body shot.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dela Cruise keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruise working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruise is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dela Cruise pushes a forearm under Ludwig's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ludwig is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Dela Cruise!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kellog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Daniels (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Kellog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels fails with the takedown
and Kellog counters with a one-two to the body.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Kellog keeps it at a distance.
Kellog works the jab nicely.
Kellog lands a left and a right that send Daniels crashing to the mat, dazed. Kellog thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Carlos Daniels has been cut.
Kellog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kellog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Kellog.
Daniels wants to clinch.
Daniels shoots and misses
and Kellog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kellog lands a nice looking body shot.
Daniels closes the distance but Kellog moves to the side
and Kellog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kellog scores with the left hand. Daniels knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Kellog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kellog connects with a body shot.
Daniels has his takedown stuffed
and Kellog counters with a series of strikes. Daniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mike Kellog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Daniels.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Kellog saw that one coming.
Mike Kellog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kellog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kellog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kellog swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Kellog moves out of range easily.
Kellog scores with a one two! Daniels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daniels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kellog counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daniels is able to avoid easily.
Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kellog counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kellog misses with a leg kick
and Daniels counters with a three punch combo that has Kellog backing up. Kellog nods at Daniels to acknowledge the strikes.
Kellog misses with a low kick.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniels is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kellog is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Daniels.
Daniels moves forwards but Kellog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kellog tries to work over Daniels's front leg with a kick but Daniels checks it.
Kellog scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kellog is looking to chop away at Daniels's legs.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kellog.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daniels takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Daniels misses with a takedown
enabling Kellog to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniels is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellog misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooh!!! Kellog has knocked Daniels down with a huge combo! Kellog steps away and waves a wobbly Daniels back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Kellog finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Kellog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kellog swinging wildly here.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.
Daniels scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kellog drops Daniels with a beautiful combination! Daniels stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kellog is looking for the KO!
That has opened up Carlos Daniels's cut even more.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt
and Kellog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels tries to bum rush Kellog with a series of wild strikes but Kellog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kellog rushes Daniels with punches - Daniels moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Daniels goes down! Kellog follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Kellog!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Barbosa Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asztalos comes to the cage accompanied by Stronger. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Asztalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Barbosa Costa!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa Costa tries to clinch up but Asztalos circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Barbosa Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luis Barbosa Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos rushes Barbosa Costa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asztalos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa Costa looks to clinch
and Asztalos counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asztalos as Barbosa Costa tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos tightens his grip and picks Barbosa Costa up, before dumping him to the ground. Barbosa Costa manages to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Asztalos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barbosa Costa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asztalos.
Asztalos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos is in close to Barbosa Costa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Asztalos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barbosa Costa working a defensive guard but Asztalos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Asztalos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa Costa can't do much from the bottom here.
Asztalos lands an elbow.
Asztalos 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa Costa taking a bit of punishment here - Asztalos scoring with strikes.
Asztalos taking a breather here.
Barbosa Costa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barbosa Costa is trying to escape the position but Asztalos is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa Costa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asztalos connects with a decent elbow.
Asztalos controls the position.
Barbosa Costa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asztalos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Asztalos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Asztalos moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barbosa Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
That's time! Asztalos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barbosa Costa misses with a body kick.
Barbosa Costa wants to clinch but Asztalos slips to the side
and Asztalos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asztalos rushes Barbosa Costa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asztalos gets through Barbosa Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos is leaning against Barbosa Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa Costa wants to stall.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa Costa being controlled against the cage.
Asztalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa Costa or not.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asztalos tightens his grip and picks Barbosa Costa up, before dumping him to the ground. Barbosa Costa manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asztalos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Asztalos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Asztalos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Asztalos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barbosa Costa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Asztalos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Asztalos moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa Costa is looking to clinch.
Asztalos clinches up with Barbosa Costa and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asztalos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barbosa Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa Costa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asztalos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barbosa Costa missing with knees to the body.
Asztalos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbosa Costa has had enough of the clinch but Asztalos keeps him there for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa Costa wants to clinch but Asztalos slips to the side
and Barbosa Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa Costa gets tackled into the cage by Asztalos. Asztalos maintains the clinch.
Asztalos keeps control of Barbosa Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Asztalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa Costa darts in trying to clinch
and Asztalos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barbosa Costa wants to break free but Asztalos has control.
Asztalos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barbosa Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asztalos has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asztalos as Barbosa Costa tries to tie him up.
Barbosa Costa tries to break free but Asztalos pushes him back against the cage.
Barbosa Costa looking to throw knees to the head but Asztalos is blocking nicely.
Barbosa Costa pushes off an throws an elbow but Asztalos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barbosa Costa wants to break free but Asztalos has control.
Barbosa Costa being controlled against the cage.
Barbosa Costa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Asztalos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barbosa Costa to the mat. Barbosa Costa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Asztalos controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Asztalos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa Costa looking to throw knees to the head but Asztalos is blocking nicely.
Barbosa Costa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Barbosa Costa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbosa Costa's gas tank.
Barbosa Costa taking a breather.
Asztalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa Costa tries to stall but Asztalos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asztalos has hold of one of Barbosa Costa's legs. Barbosa Costa is fighting the takedown attempt but Asztalos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos gets to his feet - Barbosa Costa follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa Costa has had enough of the clinch but Asztalos keeps him there for the moment.
Asztalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa Costa or not.
Asztalos lands a takedown into guard.
Barbosa Costa being controlled here, momentarily.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa Costa can do to turn this around?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alex Asztalos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Asztalos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Barbosa Costa wants to clinch but Asztalos slips to the side
and Barbosa Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa Costa takes one on the button.
Asztalos clinches with his opponent.
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!
Asztalos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa Costa misses with an elbow strike.
Barbosa Costa misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barbosa Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barbosa Costa trying to stall but Asztalos improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa Costa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa Costa.
Barbosa Costa missing with knees to the body.
Barbosa Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa Costa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asztalos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbosa Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Asztalos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barbosa Costa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Asztalos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luis Barbosa Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Asztalos.
Asztalos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asztalos 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!
Alex Asztalos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davy Jones Junior!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones Junior gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Stone'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.
Stone thows a huge punch but Jones Junior dodges it nicely.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Jones Junior defends it.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Jones Junior is working away.
Jones Junior is looking to control Stone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones Junior avoid being mounted?
Stone trying to control the pace.
Stone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones Junior has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Junior is trying to keep Stone in close.
Jones Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stone being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone stands up over Jones Junior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones Junior wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Jones Junior managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior is trying to keep Stone in close.
Jones Junior keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones Junior tries to work over Stone's front leg with a kick but Stone checks it.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones Junior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
Stone blocks a jab.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones Junior ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Jones Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stone doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones Junior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones Junior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Davy Jones Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones Junior.
Jones Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones Junior steps into range and cracks Stone with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Stone flops backwards and Jones Junior dives into his guard looking to finish!
Stone is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Stone has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones Junior slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Jones Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Stone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stone goes for a double leg but Jones Junior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones Junior continues to drive forward.
Jones Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones Junior is looking for a takedown.
Jones Junior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones Junior turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones Junior manages to end up in side control.
Ryan Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Stone tries to improve position but can't.
Jones Junior trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone struggling a bit here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control but Jones Junior postures up.
Stone is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones Junior is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jones Junior working for a guillotine from mount but Stone is in no mood to give up.
Jones Junior looking to control but Stone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior looking to ground and pound but Stone is blocking nicely.
Jones Junior is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stone wants to control but Jones Junior is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Jones Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Stone's cut.
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!
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Jones Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
Jones Junior has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Jones Junior lands with a right to the head.
Stone wants to break free but Jones Junior has control.
Jones Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Jones Junior.
Stone is trying to push Jones Junior away but Jones Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
Jones Junior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
A short right from Jones Junior.
Jones Junior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones Junior gets through Stone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Jones Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones Junior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones Junior misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones Junior.
Jones Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone blocks a body shot from Jones Junior.
Jones Junior working Stone over with knees to the body.
Jones Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
Stone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones Junior clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone cracks Jones Junior with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jones Junior from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Stone working for the choke.
Stone controls the position.
Stone looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Jones Junior defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Stone doesn't have the hooks in and Jones Junior manages to turn into his guard.
Jones Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryan Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davy Jones Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone wants to sweep here but Jones Junior controlling him for the moment.
Jones Junior looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.
Jones Junior working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davy Jones Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones Junior winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davy Jones Junior!
Davy Jones Junior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Firahzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica-master of puppets. Firahzi has chosen Bad Guy - 3OH!3 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Aj Benn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aj Benn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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27
216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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222 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aj Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Firahzi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn shoots in looking for a takedown but Firahzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Firahzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Firahzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Firahzi clinches up with Benn and pushes him back against the cage.
Benn letting Firahzi take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Firahzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Aj Benn has been cut.
Firahzi digs a right hand underneath Benn's ribcage. Benn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Firahzi's guard.
Firahzi trying to control the position.
Firahzi pulls Benn in close to his closed guard and prevents Benn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Firahzi working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Firahzi.
Firahzi misses with the combination.
Benn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Benn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
Benn prevents Firahzi from improving his position.
Benn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Firahzi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aj Benn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aj Benn thanked Sinister Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Joe Firahzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Well this sucks, might go back to drug dealing'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexej Stepanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Konuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konuhov has chosen Art of War as his entrance music. Alexej Stepanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexej Stepanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Konuhov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konuhov shoots in for a double leg but Stepanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stepanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Konuhov.
Konuhov misses with a takedown attempt
and Stepanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stepanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexej Stepanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Konuhov.
Konuhov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stepanov defends well and Konuhov ends up having to push Stepanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stepanov jumps guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stepanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stepanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Konuhov preventing the sweep.
Stepanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Konuhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Konuhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Konuhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Konuhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Konuhov throws a big elbow that misses.
Konuhov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stepanov's head.
Konuhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Konuhov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Konuhov stands up over Stepanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Konuhov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stepanov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Konuhov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stepanov is looking to control Konuhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stepanov avoid being mounted?
Konuhov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Konuhov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Konuhov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov wants to get back to full guard.
Konuhov throwing shots but Stepanov is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konuhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stepanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konuhov on the ground.
Konuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Konuhov throwing shots but Stepanov is blocking nicely.
Stepanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Konuhov.
Konuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konuhov thows a huge punch but Stepanov dodges it nicely.
Konuhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Konuhov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stepanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Konuhov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stepanov trying to control here.
Konuhov is looking for a kimura but Stepanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Konuhov to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Konuhov there.
Konuhov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stepanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Konuhov lands a nice short elbow.
Konuhov is looking for a kimura but Stepanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Konuhov to get the leverage.
Konuhov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stepanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Konuhov.
Konuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanov tries to get to full guard but Konuhov has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konuhov is working for a kimura but Stepanov is defending it quite comfortably.
Konuhov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stepanov to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Konuhov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Konuhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Stepanov swings for the body but Konuhov moves out of range.
Stepanov stuffs the takedown.
Konuhov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stepanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Konuhov somewhat.
Alexej Stepanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Konuhov.
Stepanov instigates a clinch.
Stepanov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Konuhov regains guard.
Konuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stepanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Stepanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Konuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanov looking to pass the guard.
Konuhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stepanov is one step ahead there.
Konuhov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Stepanov rolls with it to try and escape but Konuhov cranks on the arm and Stepanov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Konuhov!
Fedor Konuhov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rubicon Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Rubicon Brandy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubicon Brandy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micheal London!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandy feints and as London raises his hands in defense, Brandy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
London has Brandy pulled in close to control his posture.
London bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brandy's guard.
London throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
London passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Brandy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandy is looking for a sweep.
Brandy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
London working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brandy tries to bench press London off him but London keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
London tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandy is trying to control London's posture but London avoids it.
London scores with a couple of short elbows.
London grinds an elbow into Brandy's temple.
London throws a strike aimed at the side of Brandy's head but Brandy avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Brandy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
An elbow from London crashes against the mat.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
London working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brandy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by London.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
London is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
London wants to control but Brandy is keeping him busy.
Brandy is trying to improve his position.
London 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
London wants to control but Brandy is keeping him busy.
London throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brandy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brandy taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London wants to control but Brandy is keeping him busy.
London with the ground and pound but Brandy regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
London is thwarting Brandy's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
London content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
London wants to control but Brandy is keeping him busy.
Brandy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of London's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take London's back!
Brandy controlling well, preventing London from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandy is not going to allow London to sit and survive in this position.
Brandy looking for the choke from the back.
Brandy wants to control but London is keeping busy.
Brandy controlling well, preventing London from escaping the position.
London staying busy and making it hard for Brandy to control.
London looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
London staying busy and making it hard for Brandy to control.
London trying to control the action but Brandy just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandy tries to get the hooks in deep but London pushed the leg off.
London 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
London is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal London dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
London dives in and grabs Brandy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandy pushes down on London's head and hops out.
Brandy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brandy.
London manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brandy on his heels. He'll look to pass Brandy's guard now, I'm sure.
Brandy 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.
London is in close to Brandy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
London scoring with some ground and pound.
Brandy keeping moving, preventing London from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
London with a flurry of punches that miss.
London is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
London trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London lands a couple of decent looking shots.
London wants to control from the top but Brandy keeps moving.
London trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. London manages to get himself to full guard.
London lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brandy!
Brandy tries to lock up and control but London gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brandy is looking for a sweep. London is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
London throwing shots but Brandy is blocking nicely.
London wants to take a breather but Brandy is having none of it.
London not landing any meaningful shots this time.
London trying to pass the guard but Brandy defending well.
Brandy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from London.
Micheal London has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandy keeping moving, preventing London from controlling successfully.
London working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
London makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brandy trying to control the position.
Brandy 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as London accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
London stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Brandy throws up his legs and catches London in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! London tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Brandy! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rubicon Brandy!
Rubicon Brandy retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Rubicon Brandy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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