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AFL 19. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Lockheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kurt Lockheart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurt Lockheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drunken Hermit!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lockheart on his heels. He'll look to pass Lockheart's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lockheart keeping full guard, as Hermit tries to pass.
Hermit won't allow Lockheart to sweep him here.
Lockheart trying to keep a closed guard but Hermit is proving a slippery customer.
Lockheart keeping full guard, as Hermit tries to pass.
My spies in Elite Training Facility inform me that Hermit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockheart is wriggling around but Hermit manages to pass to half guard.
Lockheart wants to improve his position but Hermit is controlling well.
Hermit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lockheart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hermit is looking for a kimura here.
Hermit wants to take a breather but Lockheart is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hermit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hermit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lockheart's head.
Hermit lands strikes from half guard.
Lockheart is refusing to be controlled, as Hermit sits in half guard.
Hermit seems to be working for a kimura but Lockheart defends the submission attempt.
Lockheart is staying active underneath Hermit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hermit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hermit trying to control from half guard but Lockheart is working away.
Lockheart is trying to control but Hermit passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lockheart is not content to let Hermit control the position.
Lockheart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hermit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lockheart tries to get to full guard but Hermit has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockheart trying to hold on to Hermit's head to control him but Hermit postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit is trying to control the action in half guard but Lockheart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hermit wants to pass to mount but Lockheart is defending the position.
Lockheart is trying to maintain the position but Hermit is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lockheart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lockheart seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lockheart tries to clinch there but Hermit circles away.
Hermit tries for a takedown but Lockheart circles away easily
and Lockheart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hermit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lockheart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lockheart sprawls well. Lockheart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hermit gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurt Lockheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drunken Hermit.
Hermit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lockheart's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Lockheart keeps moving.
Lockheart is trying to keep Hermit in close.
Lockheart seems keen to control Hermit's posture.
Hermit working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Lockheart keeps moving.
Hermit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drunken Hermit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hermit looking to score a takedown here. Lockheart is defending well but Hermit drives through and ends up in Lockheart's guard.
Drunken Hermit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermit stopping the sweep attempt from Lockheart.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Lockheart keeps moving.
Hermit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lockheart controls Hermit momentarily but Hermit frees himself.
Lockheart keeping full guard, as Hermit tries to pass.
Hermit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hermit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lockheart is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hermit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermit looking to sit in guard and control but Lockheart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hermit is pulling down on Lockheart's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lockheart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lockheart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hermit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hermit has escaped and now he's on top!
Hermit connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hermit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lockheart dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockheart looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart is looking to stand up but Hermit won't let him.
Lockheart wants to stand and escape but instead Hermit has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hermit is pushing down on Lockheart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lockheart is fighting to maintain full guard but Hermit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lockheart is not content to let Hermit control the position.
Hermit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lockheart is not content to let Hermit control the position.
Lockheart trying to control from the bottom.
Hermit is working for a kimura but Lockheart is defending it quite comfortably.
Hermit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit trying to control from Lockheart's half guard. Lockheart has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lockheart keeping moving, preventing Hermit from controlling successfully.
Hermit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lockheart is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockheart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockheart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hermit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lockheart has Hermit in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drunken Hermit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lockheart leaves Hermit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hermit misses with a takedown attempt
and Lockheart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hermit tries to clinch but Lockheart is having none of it.
Hermit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lockheart tries to avoid it but Hermit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lockheart to the ground. Lockheart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kurt Lockheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drunken Hermit.
Hermit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lockheart.
Drunken Hermit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermit stuffs the takedown.
Hermit darts in looking for a takedown but Lockheart gets double underhooks and turns Hermit into the cage.
Lockheart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lockheart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hermit uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hermit stands up over Lockheart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hermit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hermit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hermit drops back looking for a leg! Lockheart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lockheart manages to kick Hermit off! Hermit jumps back into Lockheart's guard.
Hermit won't allow Lockheart to get back to his feet.
Hermit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermit lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit wants to control from the top but Lockheart keeps moving.
Lockheart looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hermit postures up and lands a big shot to Lockheart's brow.
Hermit scoring with some ground and pound.
Lockheart wants to stand and escape but Hermit is having none of it.
Hermit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lockheart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lockheart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit is working Lockheart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hermit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hermit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hermit chips away with some ground and pound.
Lockheart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hermit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hermit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lockheart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hermit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drunken Hermit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lockheart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lockheart wants to get back to his feet but Hermit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lockheart being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Let's hope that Hermit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kurt Lockheart 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Drunken Hermit.
Hermit goes for a double leg but Lockheart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lockheart continues to drive forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drunken Hermit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hermit 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drunken Hermit!
After winning the bout, Drunken Hermit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kurt Lockheart spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry I did not deliver. I'll work harder in order not to disappoint the fans.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damon Wank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binge ll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon Wank could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Binge ll's chin.
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266 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damon Wank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Binge ll!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wank catches ll napping and connects with a big right hand that sends ll to the canvas!
It looks like Binge ll has been cut.
Wank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
ll with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Wank can't handle though.
Wank is looking to stand up but ll won't let him.
ll tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wank trying to control but ll is working from the bottom.
ll manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wank manages to get himself to full guard.
Wank keeping moving, preventing ll from controlling successfully.
Wank pulls ll in to control the position.
Wank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wank tries to get out of the position.
ll slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
ll advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ll landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Damon Wank has been cut.
Wank can't escape the position.
ll throws some wild stikes that Wank manages to avoid easily.
Wank is trying to escape the mount.
ll thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
ll lands a heavy elbow.
Damon Wank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Damon Wank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Binge ll!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Arnulfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junji Kodama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sigurd Arnulfsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Junji Kodama!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnulfsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kodama was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnulfsson.
Kodama's coach down at Basics -LOD- was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kodama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arnulfsson.
Arnulfsson lands a jab.
It looks like Junji Kodama has been cut.
Kodama misses the body punch
and Arnulfsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Arnulfsson.
Nice body punch from Arnulfsson - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodama is trying to break free.
Arnulfsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kodama up against the cage.
Kodama takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Arnulfsson.
A short right from Arnulfsson on the inside.
Arnulfsson stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnulfsson lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Arnulfsson to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arnulfsson.
Kodama struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnulfsson controls his hands.
Arnulfsson misses with a punch to the body.
Kodama taking a breather.
Kodama is trying to break the clinch but Arnulfsson is controlling him.
Kodama wants to get back to striking at distance but Arnulfsson won't allow it.
Arnulfsson is working Kodama over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnulfsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arnulfsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kodama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arnulfsson uses from the top position.
Arnulfsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Arnulfsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kodama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnulfsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arnulfsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Arnulfsson trying to keep a closed guard but Kodama is proving a slippery customer.
Kodama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kodama sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnulfsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kodama.
Arnulfsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kodama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arnulfsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kodama postures up in Arnulfsson's guard and throws a big left but Arnulfsson blocks it.
Kodama trying to control but Arnulfsson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodama postures up and lands a big shot to Arnulfsson's brow.
Kodama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kodama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kodama wants to control from the top but Arnulfsson keeps moving.
Arnulfsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kodama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kodama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnulfsson is just riding it out for now. Kodama eventually gives up the hold.
Kodama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodama is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Arnulfsson as he works his way to full guard.
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.
Kodama throws a big elbow that misses.
Kodama throwing strikes but missing.
Kodama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arnulfsson controlling Kodama's posture.
Kodama trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnulfsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kodama stands up over Arnulfsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junji Kodama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junji Kodama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kodama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnulfsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kodama.
Kodama checks a leg kick.
Kodama walks into a straight right hand from Arnulfsson.
Kodama misses the shot to the body.
Sigurd Arnulfsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Arnulfsson.
Kodama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arnulfsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arnulfsson is trying to keep Kodama in close.
Arnulfsson has momentary wrist control but Kodama slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnulfsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arnulfsson looking for a guillotine here but Kodama defends easily.
Kodama slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kodama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnulfsson is just riding it out for now. Kodama eventually gives up the hold.
Arnulfsson is looking to improve his position.
Kodama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arnulfsson is refusing to be controlled, as Kodama sits in half guard.
Arnulfsson actively working from the bottom here.
Kodama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Junji Kodama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kodama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kodama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kodama is trying to work for a kimura but Arnulfsson is defending well.
Arnulfsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kodama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson has hold of Kodama's hands but Kodama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kodama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arnulfsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kodama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Kodama.
Arnulfsson won't allow Kodama to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arnulfsson defending well though.
Kodama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arnulfsson is not content to let Kodama control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arnulfsson wants to control but Kodama is keeping busy.
Kodama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kodama trying to control the action but Arnulfsson is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arnulfsson taking some punishment here, with Kodama in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junji Kodama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junji Kodama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Arnulfsson misses with a wild body shot.
Arnulfsson tries a low kick but Kodama avoids it.
Kodama shoots in and gets a takedown into Arnulfsson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kodama wants to control from the top but Arnulfsson keeps moving.
Arnulfsson pulls Kodama in to control the position.
Arnulfsson keeping moving, preventing Kodama from controlling successfully.
Kodama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arnulfsson's head.
Kodama scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnulfsson is trying to control the position but Kodama postures up.
Arnulfsson keeping moving, preventing Kodama from controlling successfully.
Kodama postures up and lands a big shot to Arnulfsson's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arnulfsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arnulfsson tries to get out of the position.
Kodama drops back looking for a leg! Arnulfsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arnulfsson manages to kick Kodama off! Kodama jumps back into Arnulfsson's guard.
Kodama trying to control but Arnulfsson is working from the bottom.
Arnulfsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kodama works over Arnulfsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Kodama lands a couple of elbows.
Arnulfsson working for a triangle but Kodama defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arnulfsson keeping moving, preventing Kodama from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kodama postures up in Arnulfsson's guard and throws a big left but Arnulfsson blocks it.
Kodama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arnulfsson controlling the position.
Arnulfsson looking to control.
Kodama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arnulfsson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodama working some strikes from top position.
Kodama connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodama trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnulfsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kodama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kodama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kodama trying to control but Arnulfsson is working from the bottom.
Kodama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kodama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kodama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kodama throwing strikes but missing.
Kodama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kodama lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kodama is looking to work some ground and pound but Arnulfsson has wrist control.
Kodama wants to control from the top but Arnulfsson keeps moving.
Kodama stays in close to Arnulfsson's body and controls the position.
Sigurd Arnulfsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kodama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kodama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kodama drops back looking for a leg! Arnulfsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arnulfsson manages to kick Kodama off! Kodama jumps back into Arnulfsson's guard.
Kodama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kodama with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junji Kodama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kodama 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junji Kodama!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jupiters Cock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanji Inoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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232 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jupiters Cock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kanji Inoki!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inoki.
Inoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cock circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cock. Inoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inoki moves out of range as Cock strikes.
Inoki fails with the takedown.
Inoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Jupiters Cock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanji Inoki.
Oooooh!!! Cock has knocked Inoki down with a huge combo! Cock steps away and waves a wobbly Inoki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kanji Inoki has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Cock misses the target.
Cock feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Inoki sprawling to the canvas! Inoki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cock finish him?!
Inoki is rocked!
That has opened up Kanji Inoki's cut even more.
Cock throws an overhand right that lands on Inoki's shoulder, as Inoki tries to avoid the shot.
Inoki dives in and grabs Cock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cock pushes down on Inoki's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cock pinned against the cage. Cock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cock sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Inoki's defenses. It connects perfectly with Inoki's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jupiters Cock!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Abatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Ponjev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Abatti!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponjev tries to keep at a distance but Abatti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponjev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Abatti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Abatti taking a breather.
Ponjev misses with a punch to the body.
Abatti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ponjev throws a head kick but Abatti moves out of range.
Ponjev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheers as Abatti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ponjev doesn't seem phased though.
Abatti throws a head kick that misses
and Ponjev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ponjev.
Ponjev missing with knees to the body.
Abatti swings wildly with an uppercut but Ponjev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abatti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Abatti lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev tries to pull guard but Abatti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abatti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ponjev.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abatti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Abatti.
Abatti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ponjev swings wildly with an uppercut but Abatti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abatti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abatti.
Ponjev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ponjev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ponjev lands with a right to the head.
Ponjev misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ponjev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Abatti can't fight it off and eventually Ponjev manages to take the fight to the floor. Abatti looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev stands up over Abatti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponjev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abatti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abatti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abatti!
Abatti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ponjev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Abatti but great work by Ponjev.
Ponjev lands a nice forearm strike.
Abatti takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Abatti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ponjev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abatti is looking for a sweep.
Ponjev just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Abatti is trying to escape and Ponjev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Abatti is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ponjev! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Ponjev!
A victorious Sam Ponjev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Abatti was interviewed post fight and said 'MMA judging sucks!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vacilo Ai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vacilo Ai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruud Gullit!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Gullit. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Gullit.
Gullit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ai sprawling to the canvas! Ai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gullit finish him?!
Ai is rocked!
It looks like Vacilo Ai has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Gullit.
Oh Ai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gullit throws a hook but Ai avoids it easily.
Ai seems to have got his legs back now.
Gullit throws a series of punches but Ai avoids them all with ease.
Ruud Gullit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gullit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gullit. Those never looked like landing.
Gullit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ai sprawling to the canvas! Ai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gullit finish him?!
Gullit throws a right hand that Ai ducks under and follows up with a left that Ai also avoids with ease.
Gullit is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ai hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruud Gullit!
Ruud Gullit is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruud Gullit 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between The Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercurius Faunus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Can has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Can!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mercurius Faunus!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Can misses.
Faunus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faunus throws a hook but Can blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Faunus. That snapped Can's head back.
Faunus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can takes the fight into the clinch.
Can lands a right hand.
Faunus prevents a body shot from Can.
Can lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faunus lands a nice shot to the body.
Faunus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Can scores with a jab. Faunus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Can tries to clinch but Faunus moves out of range.
Faunus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Faunus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faunus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.
Faunus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can tries to clinch but Faunus moves out of range.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faunus keeps the fight on the outside.
Can missing with a left hand there. Faunus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Faunus misses.
Faunus misses with a lunging right hand
and Can counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Can takes one to the chin there.
Faunus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can misses with a double jab
and Faunus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faunus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faunus lands a really nice looking cross but Can seems unphased.
Can fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faunus breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Faunus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Faunus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Faunus misses with a wild body shot.
Can throws an overhand right that lands on Faunus's shoulder, as Faunus tries to avoid the shot.
Can definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Can throws a big shot that misses.
Can with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Faunus to score with a decent uppercut.
Faunus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Can checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Faunus rushes Can and presses him up against the cage.
Can has Faunus pressed against the cage, preventing Faunus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Can misses with a punch to the body.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Can misses with a hook from the clinch.
Can is stalling here.
Faunus pushes Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Can on the inside.
Faunus throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Can.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Faunus controls his hands.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Faunus controls his hands.
Faunus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Can's elbow.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Faunus blocks a body shot from Can.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Faunus manages to break the clinch.
Can ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Can scores with a nice right hand.
Can moves to clinch but Faunus breaks away
and Faunus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faunus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Faunus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Faunus - just one landing.
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!
Can avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Can tries to clinch up.
Can gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Can prevents Faunus from breaking the clinch.
Can is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Faunus fails to land.
Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faunus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Can looking to slow down the pace here.
Can lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faunus lands an uppercut.
Can lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Can scores with a hook to the body.
Faunus swings wildly with an uppercut but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Can will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Faunus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Faunus.
Faunus throws a looping overhand right but Can ducks down to avoid it.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faunus misses with a looping right.
Can is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faunus.
Can slips under a jab from Faunus.
Can is looking to clinch but Faunus is avoiding it.
Faunus throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.
Can lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faunus at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Faunus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can walks into a left hand.
Faunus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Can.
Faunus tried to score with a low kick but Can checks it.
Faunus thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can pushes Faunus up against the cage in a clinch.
Faunus is leaning against Can and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Can dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Can misses with a body punch.
Can lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Can lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Faunus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faunus misses with the head strike.
Can pushes Faunus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Can working aggressively here.
Can misses with a punch to the body.
Faunus breaks the clinch.
Can forces Faunus back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Can pushes Faunus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faunus prevents a body shot from Can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Faunus fails to land.
Can has a couple of punches blocked by Faunus.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faunus working aggressively here.
Faunus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faunus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faunus manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Can - just one landing.
Faunus gets a clinch.
Faunus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Can on the inside.
It looks like Mercurius Faunus has been cut.
Faunus gets through Can's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Can can't find room to land a body shot as Faunus controls the action.
Can presses Faunus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faunus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Can stalling the fight.
Can working aggressively here.
Faunus is trying to stall.
Can displaying some good clinch control by pressing Faunus up against the cage.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
Can lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faunus working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Can blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
A short right from Can.
Faunus prevents a body shot from Can.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faunus takes a shot to the head.
Faunus tries to circle away but Can has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Can lands a body shot.
Can working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Faunus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faunus blocks an uppercut.
Can tries to throw a body punch but Faunus avoids it by throwing Can back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faunus.
Faunus gets through Can's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faunus struggles to land a body shot inside as Can controls his hands.
Can stalling against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Can.
Can cracks Faunus with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Can dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mercurius Faunus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faunus throws an overhand right that lands on Can's shoulder, as Can tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Faunus. Those never looked like landing.
Faunus darts in and clinches Can up against the cage.
Can working aggressively here.
Can avoiding damage.
Can cracks Faunus with a nice body shot.
Faunus tries to circle away but Can has him pinned against the cage.
Can lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faunus backwards.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faunus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Can.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Faunus controls his hands.
Can tries to work over Faunus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Can's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Can has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faunus misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Faunus.
Can controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faunus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Can keeps control of Faunus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Faunus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faunus misses with a punch on the inside.
Can is working Faunus over against the cage.
Faunus looking to slow down the pace here.
Can stalling.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Faunus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Can blocks a body shot from Faunus.
Faunus breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faunus swats away the attempt to clinch by Can.
Faunus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Can on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Can darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Can lands a right hook to the body.
Faunus keeps the fight on the outside.
Faunus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Can tries to clinch up.
Can misses with a hook to the body
and Faunus counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Can is looking to clinch but Faunus is avoiding it.
Can is looking to clinch.
Can gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Can wants to clinch
and Faunus counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Faunus misses.
Faunus moves out of range of the strikes.
Faunus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faunus throws out a leg kick but Can moves out of range and Faunus only half commits.
Faunus throws a poor cross that misses
and Can counters with a nice uppercut.
Faunus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Can slips a straight right by Faunus.
Can misses with a combination
and Faunus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Can bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faunus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can throws a hook to the side of Faunus's head but Faunus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Can swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faunus misses with a lunging right hand
and Can counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can staying out of range there.
Faunus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Can, pushing him back against the cage.
Faunus has a couple of punches blocked by Can.
A short left from Faunus.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Faunus controls his hands.
Can's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faunus has had enough of the clinch but Can keeps him there for the moment.
Can can't find room to land a body shot as Faunus controls the action.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Faunus controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Can.
Can tries a body shot but Faunus blocks it.
Can lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Faunus misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Can blocking some punches.
Faunus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faunus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Can's corner calls for a 1-2. Can obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mercurius Faunus just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mercurius Faunus's cut.
That's time! Can's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Faunus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Faunus takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
Can avoids the body shot from Faunus.
Can uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faunus.
Faunus looks to land a left hand but Can moved out of range nicely.
Faunus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faunus moves away.
Faunus moves away from the strike by Can.
Can fails with an attempt to clinch.
Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faunus.
Can has closed the distance and engaged Faunus in a clinch.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faunus lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Can.
Can is leaning against Faunus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can stalling the fight.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faunus's elbow.
Can throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faunuss head.
Faunus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faunus swings wildly with an uppercut but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Can slowing the pace effectively.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can tries a body shot but Faunus blocks it.
Faunus tries to break the clinch but Can is controlling the position.
Faunus breaks the clinch.
Faunus missing with a left hand there. Can was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Can looks to land a right hand but Faunus moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faunus clinches up with Can and pushes him back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Can here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Faunus blocks an uppercut.
Faunus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Can backwards.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Can creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Can tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faunus's elbow.
Can digs a right hand underneath Faunus's ribcage. Faunus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Can is leaning against Faunus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Can pushes Faunus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faunus swings wildly with an uppercut but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can lands a hook to the side of the head.
Can lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faunus backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can has Faunus pressed against the cage, preventing Faunus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Can.
Can lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faunus backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Faunus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Can lands with a short shot to the head.
Can misses with a punch to the body.
Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Can presses Faunus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Can leaning against his opponent.
Can works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Can has Faunus pressed against the cage, preventing Faunus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Can throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can lands a right hand.
Can is looking to control Faunus's arms but Faunus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Can has his back to the cage.
Can lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Faunus fails to land.
Faunus can't find room to land a body shot as Can controls the action.
Faunus tries to break the clinch but Can is controlling the position.
Faunus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faunus is trying to force a seperation but Can has the dominant position.
Faunus blocks an uppercut.
Faunus throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
Faunus swings wildly with an uppercut but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faunus is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Can misses with a body punch.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Can had his way with Mercurius Faunus in that round.
The cut man is working on Mercurius Faunus's cut.
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!
Faunus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Faunus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faunus gets a clinch.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
Faunus swings wildly with an uppercut but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faunus blocks an uppercut.
Can scores with a shot to the side of Faunus's head.
Nice body punch from Can.
Faunus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faunus tries to score with a low kick but Can moves his leg out of the way.
Can works the jab nicely.
Faunus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Faunus.
Faunus has closed the distance and engaged Can in a clinch.
Faunus blocks a body shot from Can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can digs a right hand into Faunus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faunus's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Can.
Faunus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Can gets through Faunus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Faunus.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Can lands a left hand.
Faunus misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Can.
Can lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can lands with a left to the head.
Can pushes Faunus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Can.
Can can't find room to land a body shot as Faunus controls the action.
Can lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faunus backwards.
Can lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faunus is rocked!
Can lands a nice uppercut.
Faunus is still on wobbly legs! Can Can finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faunus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Faunus seems to have recovered his senses.
Can misses with a wild body shot.
Mercurius Faunus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Can scores with a nice strike.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Faunus.
Faunus drives through and clinches with Can against the cage.
Can lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Faunus throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
Faunus prevents a body shot from Can.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Can can't find room to land a body shot as Faunus controls the action.
Can scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Can.
A left hand lands to the body for Can.
Can lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can'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.
Faunus'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.
Faunus is trying to break the clinch but Can has him pressed against the cage.
Faunus takes a shot to the head.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Faunus.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Faunus controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Faunus fails to land.
Good body shot from Can.
Can lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faunus.
Can stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Can lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faunus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Can lands a shot to the body.
Can lands a hook that snaps the head of Faunus backwards.
Can lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Can.
Can lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faunus being controlled against the cage.
Faunus is trying to break free.
Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Can lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Can scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faunus misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Can is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Can creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Can showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Can has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:47
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:47
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Can!
The Can retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, The Can 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draconis Gherobane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Glory and Gore. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ragnar Lodbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Draconis Gherobane!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gherobane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gherobane tests Lodbrok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Ragnar Lodbrok has been cut.
Gherobane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lodbrok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gherobane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lodbrok shoots in and gets a takedown into Gherobane's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok wants to control from the top but Gherobane keeps moving.
Lodbrok won't allow Gherobane to get back to his feet.
Gherobane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lodbrok manages to pass to side control.
Lodbrok slips a nice elbow through Gherobane's hands, connecting with Gherobane's forehead.
Lodbrok is nestled in close to Gherobane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lodbrok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lodbrok is trying to control the action in half guard but Gherobane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gherobane is trying to stand back up but Lodbrok is controlling him
Lodbrok is trying to control. Gherobane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lodbrok thows a huge punch but Gherobane dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok lands with a punch from half guard.
Lodbrok working over Gherobane with some ground and pound. Gherobane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lodbrok trying to control the action but Gherobane is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lodbrok connects with a nice short shot to Gherobane's temple.
Lodbrok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lodbrok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gherobane defending well though.
Lodbrok is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gherobane tries to kick Lodbrok off but Lodbrok keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gherobane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lodbrok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gherobane's head.
Nice strikes from Lodbrok there.
Lodbrok working Gherobane over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gherobane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gherobane taking some punishment here, with Lodbrok in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok is trying to control the action in half guard but Gherobane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lodbrok 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.
Lodbrok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gherobane keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Lodbrok'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.
Lodbrok working over Gherobane with some ground and pound. Gherobane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gherobane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gherobane tries to kick Lodbrok off but Lodbrok keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lodbrok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gherobane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lodbrok lands with a punch from half guard.
Lodbrok is trying to control the action in half guard but Gherobane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lodbrok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gherobane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lodbrok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lodbrok trying to control the action but Gherobane is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gherobane taking some punishment here, with Lodbrok in his half guard.
Gherobane wants to get back to his feet.
Lodbrok slips a nice elbow through Gherobane's hands, connecting with Gherobane's forehead.
Gherobane has hold of Lodbrok's hands but Lodbrok slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lodbrok working Gherobane over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lodbrok lands a nice short elbow.
Gherobane is in trouble now - Lodbrok has advanced to mount!
Lodbrok lands with some strikes.
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!
Lodbrok lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gherobane hang on?
Lodbrok putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lodbrok pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lodbrok lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gherobane is rocked!
Lodbrok looking to finish Gherobane with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gherobane!
Gherobane is still in real trouble! Can Lodbrok finish him?
Lodbrok lands a big shot to the head and Gherobane winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ragnar Lodbrok!
An intense looking Ragnar Lodbrok took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Are You Not Entertained?!?! I want to prove to you all what I can do, I want Jack Merridew next, feed me that paper tiger. It will not end well for Jack, that I promise.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beach Bumm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danso Obasanjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beach Bumm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danso Obasanjo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasanjo dives in and scores a takedown into Bumm's 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.
Bumm trying to control the position.
Bumm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obasanjo defends it easily.
Bumm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obasanjo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bumm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obasanjo trying to control but Bumm is working from the bottom.
Obasanjo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Obasanjo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bumm isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Obasanjo stacks Bumm on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Obasanjo!
Bumm sneaks back into half guard.
Bumm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bumm tries to get out of the position.
Obasanjo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bumm won't allow Obasanjo to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumm trying to control here.
Obasanjo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obasanjo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bumm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obasanjo is working away from the top position though.
Bumm wants to improve his position but Obasanjo is controlling well.
Obasanjo works his way into full mount!
Bumm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bumm is not content to let Obasanjo control the position.
Obasanjo drops an elbow to the side of Bumm's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumm trying to control from the bottom.
Bumm wants to get back to full guard.
Bumm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obasanjo pulls his head out easily.
Obasanjo wants to control but Bumm is keeping him busy.
Bumm is trying to get back to full guard.
Obasanjo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obasanjo is keen to just control but Bumm is a slippery customer.
Bumm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obasanjo pulls his head out easily.
Bumm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obasanjo connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo wants to control from the top but Bumm keeps moving.
Obasanjo working some strikes from top position.
Bumm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obasanjo defends it easily.
Obasanjo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obasanjo working some strikes from top position.
Bumm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obasanjo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obasanjo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obasanjo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bumm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obasanjo.
Bumm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Obasanjo throws a strike but Bumm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obasanjo wants to stand but Bumm is controlling the position.
Bumm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bumm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Obasanjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bumm is one step ahead there.
Bumm advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bumm trying to control the position but Obasanjo is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obasanjo struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Beach Bumm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Obasanjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bumm defends well and Obasanjo ends up having to push Bumm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bumm lands a takedown into guard.
Obasanjo is adopting a defensive guard.
Bumm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bumm sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Obasanjo is looking for a sweep. Bumm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obasanjo is trying is best to control the position here.
Obasanjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bumm is working away from the top position though.
Bumm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obasanjo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bumm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obasanjo defends it well.
Obasanjo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bumm tries to pass to full mount but Obasanjo defends it.
Obasanjo is trying to stand back up but Bumm is controlling him
Obasanjo wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumm wants to free his trapped foot but Obasanjo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bumm frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bumm avoids the attempt from Obasanjo to control.
Bumm with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Obasanjo wants to control but Bumm is having none of it.
Obasanjo prevents Bumm from taking his back.
Obasanjo is squirming around, avoiding Bumm's attempts to control the action.
Obasanjo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bumm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Obasanjo!
Obasanjo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Bumm trying to control momentarily.
Bumm is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bumm gets his hands free as Obasanjo looks to control.
Bumm is trying to stick to Obasanjo's back but Obasanjo is turning into Bumm. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bumm's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Obasanjo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bumm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obasanjo defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bumm looking for a sweep. Not yet Bumm, not yet.
Bumm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obasanjo preventing the sweep.
Bumm looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Obasanjo is defending well. Bumm quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Obasanjo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bumm celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beach Bumm!
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