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Chaos 23 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Dobczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Matthews will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Dobczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matthews lands a nice hook to Dobczynski's body. Dobczynski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matthews scores with a three punch combo!
Dobczynski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dobczynski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matthews sprawls well initially but Dobczynski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dobczynski thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobczynski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dobczynski postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Matthews to stand up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Matthews lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dobczynski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dobczynski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dobczynski has his hands on Matthews's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobczynski is controlling Matthews's posture.
Dobczynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Robert Dobczynski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Matthews thows a body shot but no joy.
Dobczynski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matthews is working an open guard so Dobczynski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobczynski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matthews was covering up waiting for the punch and Dobczynski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dobczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobczynski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dobczynski trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dobczynski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matthews is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dobczynski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobczynski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dobczynski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Dobczynski is right now.
Dobczynski can't do much from the bottom here.
Dobczynski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matthews off and has taken his back!
Dobczynski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Matthews is defending well though. Dobczynski let's go of the attempt for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobczynski punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobczynski looking for the RNC.
Dobczynski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dobczynski is persistently looking for the submission but Matthews is defending it well.
Dobczynski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Matthews is defending well though. Dobczynski let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobczynski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Matthews defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Dobczynski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matthews tries to score with a low kick but Dobczynski moves his leg out of the way.
Matthews slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matthews works over Dobczynski's head and body with a nice combination.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobczynski dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Dobczynski's head and hops out.
Mike Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobczynski throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dobczynski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dobczynski is not content to let Matthews control the position.
My spies in Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA inform me that Matthews has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobczynski is looking to regain half guard here but Matthews keeps moving and retains side control.
Matthews tries to stand but Dobczynski is controlling his head.
Dobczynski dodges the ground and pound from Matthews.
Dobczynski tries to improve position but can't.
Dobczynski can't do much from the bottom here.
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dobczynski keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobczynski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dobczynski gets back to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dobczynski moves into full guard.
Dobczynski keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Dobczynski is controlling Matthews's posture.
Matthews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dobczynski's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobczynski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
Matthews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Matthews wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dobczynski gets a takedown into half guard.
Dobczynski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobczynski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dobczynski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Matthews to get to his feet.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dobczynski wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy.
Dobczynski is concentrating on defense, preventing Matthews from advancing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dobczynski trying to control but Matthews postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dobczynski dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Dobczynski's head and hops out.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dobczynski tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews gets the takedown into side control.
Dobczynski gets back to half guard.
Dobczynski tries to roll over but Matthews keeps him under control.
Matthews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobczynski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobczynski wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy.
Dobczynski is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matthews throwing shots but Dobczynski is blocking nicely.
Matthews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobczynski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dobczynski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.
Matthews tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dobczynski has his hands clasped together around Matthews's back. He's all about the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Robert Dobczynski.
Dobczynski misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dobczynski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Matthews throws a body kick that misses.
Dobczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews scores with a takedown into Dobczynski's guard.
Matthews won't allow Dobczynski to sweep him here.
Dobczynski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're going to have a standup here because Robert Dobczynski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dobczynski misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Dobczynski as he checks the leg kick.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dobczynski.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews lands with a kick to the temple. Dobczynski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Robert Dobczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobczynski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobczynski avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Dobczynski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matthews sprawls well initially but Dobczynski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dobczynski wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Matthews.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthews!
A victorious Mike Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Krarotrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermain Leaseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Krarotrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jermain Leaseau!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaseau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leaseau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab lands there for Krarotrov.
It looks like Jermain Leaseau has been cut.
Leaseau needs to keep his hands up - Krarotrov had a free shot at his head there.
Krarotrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krarotrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krarotrov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Island Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
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!
Krarotrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krarotrov wants to pass the guard but Leaseau is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leaseau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leaseau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krarotrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leaseau looking for a guillotine here but Krarotrov defends easily.
Krarotrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leaseau on the ground.
Leaseau has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Krarotrov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leaseau has tightened it up now! Krarotrov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jermain Leaseau!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikey Hopkins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blake Thompson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikey Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hopkins quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hopkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Thompson !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blake Thompson !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance The Rapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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280 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chance The Rapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon Couture!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. The Rapper tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Rapper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couture fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Rapper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Rapper 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.
Nice takedown defense from The Rapper. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Chance The Rapper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Couture.
Couture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Rapper as he avoids it easily.
Couture shoots for a takedown but The Rapper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Couture gets tackled into the cage by The Rapper. The Rapper maintains the clinch.
Couture is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Rapper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Couture tries to pull guard but The Rapper won't allow it.
The Rapper leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Rapper works on Couture's body with a couple of short punches.
Couture looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Rapper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couture takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from The Rapper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rapper is leaning against Couture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Rapper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Rapper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
The Rapper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Rapper lands a nice uppercut.
Couture goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Rapper prevents it.
The Rapper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couture can't get the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Rapper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couture.
The referee calls for The Rapper to work.
The Rapper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on The Rapper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Rapper digs a right hand into Couture's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Couture's gas tank.
The Rapper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Rapper.
Couture wants a takedown but no success here.
The Rapper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Couture or not.
The Rapper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Rapper presses Couture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Rapper slowing the pace effectively.
The Rapper lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Rapper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Rapper cracks Couture with a nice body shot.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Rapper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Rapper lands a nice uppercut.
The Rapper scores with a shot to the side of Couture's head.
The Rapper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
The Rapper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
A short right from The Rapper on the inside.
Couture is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Rapper.
Couture is still on wobbly legs! Can The Rapper finish him?
The Rapper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Rapper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Couture seems to have recovered his senses.
The Rapper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rapper lands a big right hand that drops Couture! The killer instinct kicks in and The Rapper finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by The Rapper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chance The Rapper!
After the fight, Chance The Rapper was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Koli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DR Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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196 lbs
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192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Koli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DR Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koli stuffs the takedown attempt from Pepper. Pepper gets slowly back to his feet.
Koli blocks a head kick by Pepper.
Pepper has a takedown stuffed.
Koli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pepper.
Sam Koli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DR Pepper.
Pepper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koli swivels and escapes.
Pepper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koli moves out of range of the body kick from Pepper.
Pepper misses with a takedown attempt - Koli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pepper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DR Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koli is looking for a sweep.
Koli is trying to get back to his feet.
Koli tries to bench press Pepper off him but Pepper keeps the position.
Pepper trying to control the action but Koli is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper controls the position from side control.
Koli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koli tries to get out of the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. DR Pepper hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koli as he avoids it easily.
Pepper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pepper has closed the distance and engaged Koli in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper fails to pull guard.
Pepper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sam Koli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pepper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pepper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koli as he jumps to the side.
Pepper darts in looking for a takedown but Koli gets double underhooks and turns Pepper into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Koli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is trying to pull guard but Koli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pepper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pepper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Koli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pepper wants to control the position but Koli frees himself and scrambles - Pepper manages to regain control in side control.
Pepper fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pepper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koli keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DR Pepper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pepper misses with a low kick.
Pepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koli, pushing him back against the cage.
Pepper wants a takedown.
Koli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koli is trying to push Pepper away but Pepper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pepper has Koli pushed against the cage.
Pepper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli blocks the body kick.
Pepper shoots in looking for a takedown but Koli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pepper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pepper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koli circles away quickly and effectively.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses.
Pepper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koli pushes Pepper off looking to stand but Pepper dives back in and keeps control.
Pepper is pressing down on Koli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koli is holding on for now.
Koli is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koli blocks a head kick by Pepper.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam Koli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DR Pepper.
Koli misses with a hook to the body
and Pepper counters with a nice leg kick.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pepper fails with a takedown attempt.
Pepper is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pepper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pepper somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Koli as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pepper is defended easily by Koli.
Pepper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koli tries to avoid it but Pepper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koli to the ground. Koli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DR Pepper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pepper misses with the combination.
Pepper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pepper moves into the clinch.
Pepper misses with some punches.
Pepper tries to pull guard but Koli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pepper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pepper tries a head kick but it misses.
DR Pepper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pepper shoots for a takedown but Koli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sam Koli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DR Pepper.
Pepper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pepper somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pepper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koli swats away the attempt to clinch by Pepper.
Pepper misses with a kick to the body.
Pepper goes for a double leg but Koli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koli continues to drive forward.
Koli is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
Koli stalling in the clinch but Pepper improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper stalling the fight.
Koli is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pepper is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Koli to the mat. Koli regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Koli trying to control the position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam Koli just wasn't active enough.
Pepper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koli counters with a left to the body.
Pepper slips a jab and a cross from Koli.
Pepper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koli avoids it really well and circles away.
Pepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Koli tries to sprawl out of it but Pepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pepper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pepper drops his hands momentarily and Koli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Koli tries to sprawl out of it but Pepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pepper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pepper throws a sloppy head kick and Koli moves out of range easily.
Sam Koli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koli as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koli's corner calls for a 1-2. Koli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Koli.
I think Pepper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DR Pepper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa - We Own It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 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, Martin Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Martin Wilson has been cut.
Osbourne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Osbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Osbourne connects with a looping right hand.
Osbourne jabs at Wilson's body.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Osbourne moved out of range.
Osbourne lands a nice shot to the body.
Osbourne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osbourne moves away.
Osbourne just misses with a punch to the body.
Osbourne misses with a few strikes there.
Osbourne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Osbourne.
Wilson takes one on the button.
Martin Wilson's cut is getting worse.
We've been told by Wilson's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osbourne lands with an overhand left.
Osbourne misses with the combination.
Osbourne connects with a jab.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson stuns Osbourne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osbourne throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Osbourne lands a right hook to the body.
Osbourne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Osbourne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Osbourne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Osbourne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Osbourne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Osbourne - just one landing.
Martin Wilson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Osbourne dips to his left and cracks Wilson with an uppercut!
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Osbourne.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Osbourne misses with a body shot.
Wilson tries to clinch but Osbourne is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Osbourne.
Wilson tries to clinch but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne lands with an overhand left.
Osbourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson tries to clinch but Osbourne is having none of it.
Osbourne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wilson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Osbourne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osbourne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Osbourne misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Osbourne.
Osbourne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilson swings for the body but Osbourne moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Osbourne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Jeez, Martin Wilson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osbourne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osbourne moves away.
Osbourne misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Osbourne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Osbourne.
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Osbourne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Wilson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Osbourne scores with a three punch combo!
Osbourne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Osbourne tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Osbourne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson takes one on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Martin Wilson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Theodore Osbourne!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uhh Restart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Last Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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Decent elbows
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uhh Restart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Last Chance!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chance checks a leg kick.
Restart moves into the clinch.
Restart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chance blocks it with crossed arms.
Chance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chance has had enough of the clinch but Restart keeps him there for the moment.
Restart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chance looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Restart scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Last Chance has been cut.
Chance looks winded!
Restart scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Restart.
Chance wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Restart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Restart drops Chance with a big knee straight up the middle! Chance is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Chance is rocked!
Restart forces Chance back against the cage and clinches.
Chance is still on wobbly legs! Can Restart finish him?
Restart lands a nice elbow.
Restart cracks Chance with an upwards elbow that sends him tumbling backwards, out cold! Chance is rigid against the cage, staring into space! Ouch, that was brutal, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Uhh Restart!
Uhh Restart decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Col Guile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Col Guile has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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265 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, Col Guile!
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, Elijah Hart!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guile scores with a kick to the body.
Guile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guile.
Guile throws a head kick that misses.
Hart avoids the head kick by Guile.
Guile seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Guile lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hart will feel that in the morning.
Guile throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Elijah Hart has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hart looks winded!
Guile misses with a body kick.
Hart's coach down at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hart's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Guile throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Guile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Guile there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guile tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart moves out of range as Guile throws a body kick.
Guile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guile throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guile throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Guile.
Guile lands a big head kick that sends Hart tumbling to the mat! Guile takes a step backwards and waves Hart back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Elijah Hart's cut even more.
Hart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hart blocks a head kick by Guile.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guile throws a leg kick which misses Hart's front leg but catches the back leg as Hart tries to avoid it.
Guile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guile plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The cut above Elijah Hart's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guile.
Guile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Guile.
Col Guile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Hart.
Hart moves out of range of the body kick from Guile.
Guile looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hart checks a leg kick.
Hart avoids the head kick by Guile.
Hart dives in and grabs Guile's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guile pushes down on Hart's head and hops out.
Hart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Elijah Hart's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head kick misses from Guile.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guile. Guile obviously looking to wear him down.
Guile throws a leg kick but Hart checks it.
Guile throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Guile.
Hart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart avoids a kick to the body.
Guile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guile scores with a head kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elijah Hart's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Col Guile!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Fala!
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, Raf Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fala has closed the distance and engaged Fernandes in a clinch.
Fernandes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandes is defending well for now.
Fala avoids the elbow strike from Fernandes, against the cage.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fernandes.
Fala trying to land knees to the body.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
Fala gets control of Fernandes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fala will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fernandes wanted to stand there but Fala had control of the position.
Fala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernandes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fernandes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandes is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes preventing the sweep.
Fala looking for a guillotine here but Fernandes defends easily.
Fala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fala tries to get out of the position.
Fala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernandes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandes is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fala's guard.
Fala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernandes defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernandes defends it easily.
Fernandes wanted to stand there but Fala had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fala has an active guard here but Fernandes has managed to pass into half guard.
Fala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandes pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Fala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernandes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernandes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernandes lunges at Fala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fala's hand.
We've been told by Fala's head coaches at Elite Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fala tries to clinch but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandes.
Fala is looking to clinch but Fernandes is avoiding it.
Fala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raf Fernandes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fala was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernandes.
Fala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A shot to the liver by Fernandes. Beautiful body shot.
Fernandes cracks Fala with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fernandes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fala to stand back up!
Fala is rocked!
A punch combination from Fernandes misses.
Fernandes keeps the fight on the outside.
Fala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fernandes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fala sprawling to the canvas! Fala rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fernandes finish him?!
Fernandes knocks out Fala with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Fernandes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Fernandes picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raf Fernandes!
Raf Fernandes is the new super heavyweight champion!
Raf Fernandes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Atlantis for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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