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Death Squad 92:Morgan vs Sandalio PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximo Contino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Miller!
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, Maximo Contino!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a one two combo.
It looks like Maximo Contino has been cut.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Contino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Contino rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Contino has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Contino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miller uses from the top position.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Contino pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Contino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to stand but Contino has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Contino trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Contino throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Contino throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Contino keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Contino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Contino on the ground.
Contino trying to strike off his back.
Contino working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Contino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Contino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Contino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wanted to stand there but Contino had control of the position.
Miller postures up.
Miller stands and throws Contino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Contino is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contino tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller wants to stand but Contino is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller working away.
Contino is looking for a sweep.
Contino is still trying to improve position.
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Miller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Contino is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Contino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Contino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Contino actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Contino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Contino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Contino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Contino shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Contino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Contino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Contino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horrible takedown by Contino or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Zack Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Contino.
Miller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miller duly obliges.
Contino is rocked!
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!
Contino wants to clinch but Miller slips to the side
and Miller counters with a crisp one two that drops Contino! Miller thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Contino to his feet! Contino is in big trouble!
Contino is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Contino out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Miller!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bansa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson has chosen m.A.A.d city as his entrance music. Mike Bansa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Dawson's chin.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Bansa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bansa throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Bansa.
Bansa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dawson will feel that in the morning.
Bansa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bansa scores with a head kick. Dawson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dawson darts in looking for a takedown but Bansa gets double underhooks and turns Dawson into the cage.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bansa lands with a light punch inside.
Bansa lands a shot to the body.
Bansa missing with knees to the body.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bansa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bansa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bansa throws a combination that misses
and Dawson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bansa.
Bansa scores with a knee to the head.
Bansa gets underhooks to prevent Dawson's takedown attempt.
Mike Bansa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Dawson.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Bansa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dawson manages to pull guard.
Bansa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym inform us that Dawson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bansa forces his way into half guard.
Bansa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bansa unloading with bombs!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bansa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dawson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bansa softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Dawson is out cold! Bansa jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bansa!
In defeat, Ryan Dawson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for giving me the opportunity to fight here tonight. I'm going to rebound and prove that I belong here'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duawne Bradberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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154 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duawne Bradberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Keller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Bradberry catches Keller right on the button with a cross.
Keller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bradberry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DUDES GYM...inc..CBK in the buildup to the fight.
Keller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bradberry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bradberry clinches up with Keller and pushes him back against the cage.
Bradberry pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keller is trying to force a seperation but Bradberry has the dominant position.
Bradberry tries to break free but Keller pushes him back against the cage.
Keller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bradberry blocks it with crossed arms.
Bradberry has had enough of the clinch but Keller keeps him there for the moment.
Keller goes for a takedown attempt but Bradberry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Keller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradberry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradberry.
Bradberry lands a jab.
Bradberry pushes Keller up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradberry is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Keller can't fight it off and eventually Bradberry manages to take the fight to the floor. Keller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bradberry stands up over Keller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bradberry tries to free his leg and advance position but Keller is retaining full guard.
Bradberry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Keller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bradberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Bradberry is staying active underneath Keller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradberry tries to roll over but Keller keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradberry is pressing down on Keller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bradberry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bradberry has escaped and now he's on top!
Keller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradberry defends well.
Bradberry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bradberry working some strikes from top position.
Bradberry preventing the sweep.
Bradberry passes Keller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradberry wants to stand up but Keller is controlling the position.
Bradberry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Keller tries to get to full guard but Bradberry has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keller is not content to let Bradberry control the position.
Bradberry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bradberry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bradberry prevents Keller from improving his position.
Bradberry drops an elbow to the side of Keller's head.
Keller taking some punishment here, with Bradberry in his half guard.
Bradberry working over Keller with some ground and pound. Keller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bradberry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bradberry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bradberry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradberry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Keller has hold of Bradberry's hands but Bradberry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bradberry wants to control but Keller is keeping him busy.
Bradberry wants to work for an arm triangle but Keller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bradberry works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bradberry scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Keller is squirming around, avoiding Bradberry's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradberry punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bradberry is working for a guillotine from mount but Keller frees his head quite easily.
Keller is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duawne Bradberry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bradberry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bradberry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bradberry lands in his opponent's guard.
Bradberry throwing strikes from guard but Keller blocks nicely.
Keller is looking for a triangle but Bradberry pushes his legs off easily.
Bradberry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duawne Bradberry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keller wants to sweep here but Bradberry controlling him for the moment.
Bradberry trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Bradberry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bradberry, into his guard.
Keller wants to control from the top but Bradberry keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradberry 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.
Bradberry is working hard here to advance position.
Keller trying to control but Bradberry is working from the bottom.
Bradberry working for a triangle but Keller defends it easily.
Keller preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bradberry is trying to keep Keller in close.
Bradberry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keller manages to get himself to full guard.
Bradberry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Keller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bradberry won't allow Keller to get back to his feet.
Bradberry with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradberry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradberry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bradberry postures up and lands a big shot to Keller's brow.
Bradberry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bradberry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keller can't keep his opponent in guard - Bradberry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bradberry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bradberry is working for a kimura but Keller is defending it quite comfortably.
Bradberry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keller can do to turn this around?
Keller is trying to stand back up but Bradberry is controlling him
Keller gets full guard.
Bradberry lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradberry is in close to Keller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradberry cracks Keller with a solid left hand.
Bradberry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bradberry lands a couple of elbows.
Bradberry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Keller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bradberry has Keller in his guard.
Bradberry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bradberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bradberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duawne Bradberry dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Keller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keller tries to clinch but Bradberry moves out of range.
Keller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bradberry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Keller has momentary wrist control but Bradberry slips an elbow through the middle.
Bradberry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bradberry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bradberry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradberry lands strikes from half guard.
Bradberry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bradberry wants to pass the guard but Keller is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller trying to control here.
Bradberry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bradberry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bradberry working over Keller with some ground and pound. Keller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keller trying to control from the bottom.
Bradberry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Keller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Keller has hold of Bradberry's hands but Bradberry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradberry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bradberry is taking a breather. Keller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bradberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bradberry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keller is trying to stand back up but Bradberry is controlling him
Bradberry slips a nice elbow through Keller's hands, connecting with Keller's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bradberry lands a nice short elbow.
Bradberry works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bradberry has hold of Keller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Keller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller is in a horrible position here. Bradberry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bradberry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bradberry cracks Keller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bradberry unloading with bombs!
Bradberry raining down hammerfists from mount.
Keller tries to hold on but Bradberry pushes him away.
Bradberry landing strikes, looking to finish!
Keller tries to lock up and control but Bradberry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bradberry landing strikes, looking to finish!
Keller is rocked!
Keller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Keller is still in real trouble! Can Bradberry finish him?
Bradberry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Keller is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradberry landing punches.
A big strike lands for Bradberry! That's really hurt Keller and he's turned his back - Bradberry keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bradberry jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duawne Bradberry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapda Mattus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattus has chosen My heart as his entrance music. Brian Redban could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tapda Mattus's chin.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
5 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Redban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapda Mattus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redban scores with a hook.
Redban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redban gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mattus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mattus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mattus wants to control from the top but Redban keeps moving.
Mattus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mattus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattus distracts Redban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Redban keeping moving, preventing Mattus from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redban preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mattus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mattus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redban working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mattus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattus trying to control the position from guard on top but Redban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redban working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mattus.
Mattus trying to control but Redban is working from the bottom.
Redban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Elite Gym inform me that Mattus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mattus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mattus wants to control from the top but Redban keeps moving.
Mattus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Redban wants to get back to his feet but Mattus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Redban keeping moving, preventing Mattus from controlling successfully.
Mattus prevents Redban from getting back to his feet.
Redban knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mattus on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattus working some strikes from top position.
Mattus trying to control the position from guard on top but Redban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redban wants to stand up but Mattus is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redban keeping moving, preventing Mattus from controlling successfully.
Mattus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mattus wants to pass the guard but Redban is keeping the position.
Mattus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mattus works over Redban with some ground and pound from guard.
Mattus with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban wants to stand and escape but Mattus is having none of it.
Redban keeping moving, preventing Mattus from controlling successfully.
Mattus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redban's head.
Mattus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mattus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redban's head.
Mattus stops Redban from standing up.
Mattus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mattus throwing strikes but missing.
Mattus stops Redban from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mattus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mattus wants to control from the top but Redban keeps moving.
Mattus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mattus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mattus looking to sit in guard and control but Redban gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mattus is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Redban has his hands clasped together but Mattus extends and breaks Redban's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mattus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tapda Mattus!
During a confident post fight interview, Tapda Mattus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Invictus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Longshank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Invictus comes into the arena with Can't Be Touched blaring out of the sound system. Longshank has chosen duality by slipknot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Invictus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Longshank!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invictus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Longshank.
Longshank has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Invictus misses with a leg kick.
Longshank scores with a sloppy right hand. Invictus should have avoided that one.
It looks like Lance Invictus has been cut.
Invictus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Invictus throws a right and a left that Longshank avoids nicely.
Longshank dodges the punch combination from Invictus.
Invictus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Invictus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Invictus looks to land a combination but Longshank avoids it well.
Longshank scores with a punch to the gut of 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!
Longshank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Invictus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Invictus is breathing heavily.
Longshank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Invictus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Longshank jabs at Invictus's body.
Invictus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Longshank scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshank scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Longshank moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Longshank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Longshank.
Longshank lands a nice hook to Invictus's body. Invictus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longshank throws a good cross that connects.
Longshank is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Invictus rather than just go for the knockout.
Longshank throws a nice outside leg kick.
Longshank lands a left and a right that send Invictus crashing to the mat, dazed. Longshank thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Invictus is rocked!
Longshank explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oh Invictus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longshank lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Invictus - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Longshank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Longshank!
A very excited looking Rick Longshank rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Al Shaq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Longmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longmire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by More Human Than Human by White Zombie. Harry Longmire is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mustafa Al Shaq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Longmire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longmire misses with an uppercut
and Al Shaq counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Harry Longmire has been cut.
Al Shaq scores with a hook to the body. Longmire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Longmire throws a chopping leg kick but Al Shaq manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Al Shaq.
Longmire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Shaq looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Longmire slips under a jab from Al Shaq.
Longmire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Shaq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Shaq lands a leg kick that knocks Longmire off balance momentarily.
Al Shaq blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Shaq blocks the body kick.
Harry Longmire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longmire misses with a right hand
and Al Shaq counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Shaq connects with a looping right hand.
Longmire is rocked!
We've been told by Al Shaq's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longmire slips under a jab from Al Shaq.
Al Shaq misses with a series of wild punches.
Longmire closes the distance and clinches.
Al Shaq really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Shaq is looking to break free of the clinch but Longmire has double underhooks.
Longmire has Al Shaq pressed against the cage, preventing Al Shaq from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Longmire turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Longmire manages to end up in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Al Shaq is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Longmire just content to control the position.
Al Shaq tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym inform me that Longmire has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Shaq manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Al Shaq looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Longmire pushes past his half guard into mount!
Longmire controlling his opponent.
Al Shaq is desperately trying to improve his position but Longmire has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Shaq is squirming around, avoiding Longmire's attempts to control the action.
Al Shaq working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longmire content just to control the position here.
Al Shaq is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longmire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Shaq is looking to escape.
Longmire looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Al Shaq dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Longmire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Longmire throws a leg kick
and Al Shaq counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Longmire walks into a stiff left hand from Al Shaq.
Al Shaq blocks a leg kick.
Al Shaq is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Shaq checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Shaq missing with a left hand there. Longmire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longmire connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Shaq connects with a leg kick. Longmire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Longmire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Longmire thows a leg kick but Al Shaq checks it
and Al Shaq counters with a three punch combo that has Longmire backing up. Longmire nods at Al Shaq to acknowledge the strikes.
Longmire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Shaq throws out a powerful jab.
Longmire is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Shaq finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longmire misses the jab.
Al Shaq thumps Longmire with a low kick.
Longmire seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Shaq throws a left that rocks Longmire and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Al Shaq dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Longmire regain composure!
Al Shaq goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Longmire has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Al Shaq but great work by Longmire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Shaq is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longmire trying to control the position but Al Shaq is working away.
Al Shaq is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Longmire decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Shaq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Shaq misses with an uppercut
and Longmire counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Shaq scores with a push kick.
Al Shaq scores with a nice strike.
Longmire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Shaq counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Shaq moves out of range as Longmire throws a body kick.
Al Shaq is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Al Shaq scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Longmire.
Longmire misses with a low kick.
Longmire throws a front kick aimed at Al Shaq's knee but Al Shaq avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Al Shaq throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Shaq misses with a low kick.
Longmire connects with a body shot that sends Al Shaq's belly button to the back.
Al Shaq throws a lazy right hand but Longmire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Shaq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longmire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longmire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Al Shaq misses its intended target.
Longmire throws a wild body kick that Al Shaq sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Al Shaq misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Longmire misses the target.
Al Shaq throws a series of punches but Longmire moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Longmire missing with a left hand there. Al Shaq was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longmire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Shaq waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Longmire.
Al Shaq is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longmire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Al Shaq dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Longmire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Al Shaq looks to land a right hand but Longmire moved out of range.
Longmire throws a body punch but Al Shaq moves out of range.
Al Shaq lands a front kick.
Longmire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longmire misses with a low kick as Al Shaq jumps back.
Longmire slips under a jab from Al Shaq.
Longmire staying out of range there.
Longmire throws a leg kick but Al Shaq sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Shaq walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Shaq ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longmire ducks under a wild hook from Al Shaq.
Longmire wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Shaq.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Shaq ducks under a wild hook from Longmire.
Al Shaq lands with a right hand.
Al Shaq throws a nice looking combination but Longmire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Shaq thows a body shot but no joy.
Longmire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Shaq counters with a three punch combo that has Longmire backing up. Longmire nods at Al Shaq to acknowledge the strikes.
Mustafa Al Shaq is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Al Shaq catches Longmire right on the button with a cross.
Longmire thows a leg kick but Al Shaq checks it
and Al Shaq makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Longmire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Shaq manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Longmire avoids the body shot from Al Shaq.
Al Shaq thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longmire is looking to slow Al Shaq down with leg kicks.
Longmire looks for the body kick but Al Shaq saw that one coming.
Al Shaq steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Longmire. That one must have hurt.
Harry Longmire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longmire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Longmire.
Longmire throws a wild body kick that Al Shaq sees coming a mile off.
Al Shaq chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Longmire can pounce on him.
Longmire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Longmire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Longmire throws a front kick aimed at Al Shaq's knee but Al Shaq avoids it well.
Longmire misses with a hook. Al Shaq ducked under it nicely.
Longmire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Shaq lands a nice leg kick that just misses Longmire's sensitive parts.
Al Shaq cracks a nice hook into Longmire's ribs.
Al Shaq throws a shot from downtown. Longmire moves away and avoids it.
Al Shaq looks to land a left hand but Longmire moved out of range nicely.
Al Shaq checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Shaq paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Longmire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Shaq.
Longmire throws a wild body kick that Al Shaq sees coming a mile off.
Longmire misses with a kick to the body
and Al Shaq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Longmire misses.
Al Shaq throws an overhand right that lands on Longmire's shoulder, as Longmire tries to avoid the shot.
Al Shaq misses with a double jab
enabling Longmire to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Shaq cracks Longmire with a good jab.
Al Shaq misses with a few strikes there.
Al Shaq lands a head shot.
Longmire scores with a nice right hand.
Longmire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longmire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al Shaq counters with a left and a right that stings Longmire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Shaq lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mustafa Al Shaq is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Shaq lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Shaq lands with an uppercut that bounces Longmire off the cage and back into range.
Al Shaq scores with a jab to the head.
Longmire misses with a lunging right hand
and Longmire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Longmire as he connects with a hook.
Longmire looks to land a left hand but Al Shaq moved out of range nicely.
Al Shaq listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Longmire misses with a right hand
and Al Shaq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Longmire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Al Shaq counters with a nice leg kick.
Longmire throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Shaq connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa Al Shaq showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Shaq, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Al Shaq!
Our winner, Mustafa Al Shaq, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlito Sandalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fat Lip. Sandalio has chosen World's Greatest as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
145 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlito Sandalio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sandalio avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Morgan.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Sandalio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sandalio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morgan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandalio is trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan trying to control the position but Sandalio is working away.
Morgan working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sandalio 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.
Sandalio is trying to escape the position but Morgan is controlling the position.
Sandalio is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morgan wants to control but Sandalio is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandalio tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sandalio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sandalio is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Sandalio defends it.
Morgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sandalio is just riding it out for now. Morgan eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sandalio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandalio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but Sandalio defends it.
Sandalio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandalio keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceasar Morgan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab from Sandalio.
Morgan defending well as Sandalio loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sandalio backs up against the cage.
Sandalio slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sandalio.
Morgan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morgan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandalio lands a lovely overhand right.
Sandalio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sandalio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgan has been working on his balance at Diamond In The Rough Training Facility, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sandalio.
Sandalio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morgan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The strikes coming from Morgan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morgan working the ground and pound but Sandalio is defending the strikes.
Sandalio tries to improve position but can't.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Sandalio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sandalio sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sandalio tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Sandalio dodges the ground and pound from Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the action but Sandalio is working from the bottom.
Morgan wants to take a breather but Sandalio manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Morgan.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Sandalio keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar Morgan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandalio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandalio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sandalio swivels and escapes.
Sandalio connects with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Morgan dives in and grabs Sandalio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sandalio pushes down on Morgan's head and hops out.
Sandalio throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Sandalio coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Sandalio.
Morgan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandalio cracks a nice hook into Morgan's ribs.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carlito Sandalio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandalio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
and Sandalio counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Morgan! He's just covering up as Sandalio starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlito Sandalio!
Carlito Sandalio managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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