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ROV 2:Most Violent Fighter Rd1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Garrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Souza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jay Garrick's chin.
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141 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcelo Souza !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Garrick!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrick swinging wildly here.
Garrick throws a one two combo.
Souza avoids the head kick by Garrick.
Garrick throws a head kick that half lands.
Garrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garrick rushes Souza and presses him up against the ropes.
Garrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Garrick has picked Souza up - he's going for a ride! Garrick dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza looking for subs from the bottom but Garrick mounts him!
Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Garrick wants to control the pace but Souza is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Souza manages to get to full guard.
Souza working a defensive guard here.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garrick trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Garrick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Souza 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Souza trying to control the position.
Souza has his feet on Garrick's thighs here. He's pushed Garrick off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Garrick screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Souza !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Theanswer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Theanswer struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Albert Fish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Theanswer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theanswer blocks a jab.
Theanswer drives through and clinches with Fish against the ropes.
Fish working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fish swings wildly with an uppercut but Theanswer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theanswer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Theanswer tries for a takedown but Fish manages to get underhooks.
Theanswer stalling in the clinch.
Fish struggles to land a body shot inside as Theanswer controls his hands.
Fish gets underhooks to prevent Theanswer's takedown attempt.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Theanswer.
Fish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fish misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theanswer.
Theanswer drags the fight down to the ground.
Theanswer pushes Fish off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Theanswer shoots for a double leg takedown but Fish sprawls well. He's pushed Theanswer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish's jab looks to have found its range, popping Theanswer under the eye.
Fish has closed the distance and engaged Theanswer in a clinch.
Theanswer looking to stall.
Fish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fish prevents the takedown attempt.
Theanswer trying to stall but Fish improves his position.
Fish swings wildly with an uppercut but Theanswer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theanswer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fish just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Fish digs a right hand underneath Theanswer's ribcage. Theanswer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Theanswer looks winded!
Fish lands a nice uppercut.
Fish looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fish throws a head punch that misses.
Fish throws a punch but it's blocked by Theanswer.
Fish struggles to land a body shot inside as Theanswer controls his hands.
Fish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fish scores with a shoulder strike.
Fish stops a takedown attempt from Theanswer.
Theanswer stalling in the clinch but Fish improves position.
Fish throws a punch but it's blocked by Theanswer.
Fish misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theanswer blocks an uppercut.
Fish misses with some punches.
Fish lands a left hand that snaps the head of Theanswer backwards.
Fish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theanswer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fish pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fish misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theanswer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Theanswer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish is looking to clinch.
Theanswer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish misses with a looping right.
Theanswer fails with a takedown attempt.
Fish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Theanswer forces Fish back against the ropes and clinches.
Theanswer is looking for a takedown.
Fish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fish.
Fish lands a left hand that snaps the head of Theanswer backwards.
Theanswer blocks a body shot from Fish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fish on the inside.
Theanswer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fish pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theanswer.
Fish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theanswer pulls guard effortlessly.
Fish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Theanswer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fish is controlling Theanswer's trapped leg to prevent Theanswer from advancing to side control.
Fish is looking to get back to full guard here but Theanswer has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fish loads up on a big right hand but Theanswer slips the punch.
Fish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Frankie Theanswer has been cut.
Fish clinches up against the ropes.
Fish tries to work over Theanswer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in the clinch, Fish scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fish swings wildly with an uppercut but Theanswer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish tries to work over Theanswer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theanswer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Theanswer fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theanswer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fish after a bit of a struggle.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Theanswer.
A short body shot lands from Fish as the two fighters clinch.
Theanswer has had enough of the clinch but Fish keeps him there for the moment.
Theanswer is breathing heavily.
Fish misses with some punches.
Albert Fish has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Fish fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish prevents the takedown attempt.
Fish swings wildly with an uppercut but Theanswer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fish.
Theanswer blocking some punches.
Fish prevents Theanswer from breaking the clinch.
Fish misses with a punch on the inside.
Theanswer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Theanswer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theanswer tries to pull guard but Fish forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Theanswer jumps guard but Fish stands there with Theanswer around his waist. Theanswer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Theanswer fails to pull guard.
Fish misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fish fails to land.
Fish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Theanswer backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands a hook that snaps the head of Theanswer backwards.
Theanswer blocks an uppercut.
Fish working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theanswer wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theanswer.
Theanswer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fish fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Theanswer doesn't seem bothered though.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frankie Theanswer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Theanswer slips a straight right by Fish.
Fish wants to clinch.
Theanswer walks into a left hand.
Albert Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish doesn't manage to clinch there - Theanswer circles away.
Theanswer moves away from the strike by Fish.
Fish misses with an uppercut. Theanswer saw that one coming.
Fish throws a right hand that Theanswer ducks under and follows up with a left that Theanswer also avoids with ease.
Fish drives through and clinches with Theanswer against the ropes.
Theanswer blocks an uppercut.
Fish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fish misses with a body punch.
Theanswer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Theanswer blocking some punches.
Theanswer jumps guard but Fish stands there with Theanswer around his waist. Theanswer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theanswer can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theanswer blocks an uppercut.
Fish lands a body shot.
Fish scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fish.
Theanswer blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fish lands with a left to the head.
Fish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fish lands with a short shot to the head.
Theanswer stalling in the clinch but Fish improves position.
Fish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Theanswer or not.
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!
Fish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theanswer.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fish lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Theanswer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fish misses with an uppercut. Theanswer saw that one coming.
Theanswer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fish is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Theanswer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish moves in looking to clinch but Theanswer pushes him off.
Fish drives through and clinches with Theanswer against the ropes.
Theanswer is trying to stall.
Fish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theanswer backwards.
Fish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Theanswer is working for takedown but Fish is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theanswer blocks an uppercut.
Theanswer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fish misses with the head strike.
Fish has a couple of punches blocked by Theanswer.
Fish working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Theanswer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Theanswer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Fish to keep the fight standing.
Theanswer is trying to pull guard but Fish turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Theanswer.
Theanswer prevents a body shot from Fish.
Fish tries to work over Theanswer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theanswer backwards.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Fish.
Fish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fish has a couple of punches blocked by Theanswer.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Theanswer controls the action.
Fish lands a shoulder strike.
Theanswer blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theanswer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fish throws a punch but it's blocked by Theanswer.
Fish lands with a short shot to the head.
Fish scores with a hook to the body.
Fish lands with a light punch inside.
Theanswer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish scores with a shoulder strike.
Theanswer is still on wobbly legs! Can Fish finish him?
Fish is leaning against Theanswer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fish lands a left hand that snaps the head of Theanswer backwards.
Fish lands a body shot.
Theanswer prevents a body shot from Fish.
A nice left hand lands by Fish.
Fish gets through Theanswer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fish lands with a right to the head.
Fish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fish unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Theanswer! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Fish is unloading with more strikes now! Theanswer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Fish!
In his post fight interview, Albert Fish started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Frankie Theanswer spoke after the fight, saying 'I like to thank my fans,my coaches,training partners and family'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Growler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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229 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Growler!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon blocks a head kick by Growler.
Vernon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon throws a body punch but Growler moves out of range.
Vernon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Growler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vernon catches Growler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Greg Growler has been cut.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Growler.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Vernon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Growler moves away.
Patrick Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Vernon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vernon throws a lazy right hand but Growler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Growler was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Vernon misses with an uppercut. Growler saw that one coming.
Patrick Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Growler throws a leg kick that misses.
Growler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vernon moves out of range of the body kick from Growler.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Growler shoots for a double leg takedown but Vernon sprawls well. He's pushed Growler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vernon swings for the body but Growler moves out of range.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Growler manages to avoid it.
Growler ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon lands with a straight right. Growler didn't see that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Vernon.
Jab, jab by Vernon - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growler tries a head kick but it misses.
Vernon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Growler is just out of range.
Vernon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon throws a hook but Growler avoids it easily.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Growler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Growler winds up and cracks Vernon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Growler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vernon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Growler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vernon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Growler.
Growler is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Growler winds up and cracks Vernon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vernon wants to control but Growler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon is not content to let Growler control the position.
Growler works his way into side control.
Growler trying to control the position but Vernon is working away.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
Growler cracks Vernon with a big elbow.
Vernon wants to control but Growler postures up.
Vernon looking for a sweep but Growler has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Growler prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growler postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Vernon in real trouble here! The ref calls for Vernon to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Growler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the ropes.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lesnar scores with a shot to the side of Baratheon's head.
Baratheon misses with a body punch.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baratheon lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lesnar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lesnar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
Lesnar wants to stall.
Baratheon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Baratheon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baratheon counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Baratheon misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baratheon throws a hook but Lesnar blocks it.
Baratheon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lesnar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baratheon's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a jab to Lesnar's midsection.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baratheon.
Baratheon misses with a body punch
and Lesnar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baratheon misses with a wild body shot.
Baratheon lands a big uppercut and Lesnar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lesnar looks OK. Baratheon waves Lesnar back to his feet!
Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar moves out of range as Baratheon strikes.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Baratheon! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Baratheon!
Robert Baratheon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dam Kome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Myler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dam Kome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Myler!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Myler tenderised Kome's leg. Kome is trying to keep his angry face on.
Myler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Myler scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kome is defended easily by Myler.
Kome fails to land the takedown.
Myler scores with a nice strike.
Myler lands an overhand right.
Kome scores with a takedown into Myler's guard.
Myler is trying to keep Kome in close.
Kome trying to control the position from guard on top but Myler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kome showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kome is looking to work some ground and pound but Myler has wrist control.
Kome makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kome lands a couple of elbows.
Kome postures up and lands a big shot to Myler's brow.
Kome stays in close to Myler's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Myler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kome throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sean Myler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kome bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kome.
Myler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Myler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kome's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Myler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Myler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kome is working away from the top position though.
Kome takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kome throwing shots but Myler is blocking nicely.
Kome throwing shots but Myler is blocking nicely.
Kome trying to control the action but Myler is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kome looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Myler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Komes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Myler lands with an overhand left.
Myler scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kome looks to land a combination but Myler avoids it well.
Myler with a jab.
Kome gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myler counters with a left to the body.
Myler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myler swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dam Kome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kome looks for a takedown but Myler sprawls well.
Kome is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Myler.
Myler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Myler as he connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Myler as Kome shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Myler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kome has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kome there as he acknowledges the shot.
Myler stuns Kome with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Myler.
Myler scores with a jab.
Myler lands with an overhand left.
Myler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Myler throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kome's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Myler lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Sean Myler!
Sean Myler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fukama Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Stpierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Stpierre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fukama Sexyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Stpierre!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stpierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sexyama but Sexyama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sexyama lands a high kick!
It looks like Georges Stpierre has been cut.
Sexyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sexyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Sexyama.
Sexyama misses with a wild body shot.
Sexyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Stpierre lands with a nice combination. Sexyama backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Sexyama does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sexyama.
Sexyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Stpierre is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sexyama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sexyama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stpierre will feel that in the morning.
Stpierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Sexyama sprawls well. He's pushed Stpierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sexyama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stpierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stpierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sexyama manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stpierre tries to clinch there but Sexyama circles away.
Sexyama lands a leg kick that knocks Stpierre off balance momentarily.
Stpierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stpierre clinches.
Sexyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Stpierre.
A frustrated look appears on Sexyama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stpierre working hard to break the clinch.
Sexyama manages to break the clinch.
Sexyama tests Stpierre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sexyama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sexyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sexyama tries to land a front kick but Stpierre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stpierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Sexyama tries to sprawl out of it but Stpierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sexyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fukama Sexyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Stpierre.
Sexyama fakes the leg kick and cracks Stpierre in the body.
A head kick misses from Sexyama.
Fukama Sexyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sexyama throws the left hand but Stpierre avoids the punch easily.
Sexyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Sexyama.
Sexyama is breathing heavily.
Sexyama throws a head kick but Stpierre moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stpierre avoids the body shot from Sexyama.
Stpierre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stpierre throws a body kick that misses.
Sexyama tries to keep at a distance but Stpierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stpierre wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stpierre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stpierre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sexyama has his hands clasped together but Stpierre extends and breaks Sexyama's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stpierre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges Stpierre!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jan Angel Echano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Vikic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Echano comes to the ring accompanied by Every Thug Needs A Lady - Alkaline Trio. Pera Vikic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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151 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Angel Echano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pera Vikic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vikic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Echano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vikic is working away from the top position though.
Echano is looking for a sweep. Vikic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vikic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Echano trying to control but Vikic postures up.
Vikic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Echano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vikic is pressing down on Echano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Echano is holding on for now.
Vikic works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Echano tries to bench press Vikic off him but Vikic keeps the position.
Vikic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikic advances nicely into full mount.
Vikic controlling from the full mount.
Echano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Echano is trying to escape the mount.
Vikic controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Vikic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikic is continuing to stall.
Vikic wants to get back to his feet but Echano is holding on tight.
That's four 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.
Echano wants to try and get back to his feet.
Echano tries to reverse the position but Vikic maintains control.
Vikic controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vikic seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Echano is holding on tight.
Vikic is looking to stand but Vikic has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pera Vikic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vikic goes for a double leg but Echano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Echano continues to drive forward.
Echano breaks from the clinch.
Vikic shoots in and gets a takedown into Echano's guard.
Vikic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Echano working a defensive guard here.
Vikic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vikic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Echano's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Echano is looking for a sweep. Vikic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vikic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vikic controlling the pace.
Echano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Echano wants to control but Vikic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vikic trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Echano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vikic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vikic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Echano counters with a head kick.
Jan Angel Echano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pera Vikic.
Vikic tries for a takedown but Echano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vikic is breathing heavily.
Vikic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Echano tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vikic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Echano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vikic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Echano's waist but Echano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vikic off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Echano misses with a low kick.
Vikic avoids the head kick by Echano.
Jan Angel Echano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vikic ducks under a wild hook from Echano.
Vikic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Echano counters by moving into the clinch.
Echano tries to land a knee to the head but Vikic blocks with his arms.
Echano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vikic avoids it.
Echano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vikic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Echano.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vikic tries to score a body lock takedown but Echano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Echano tries to land a knee to the head but Vikic blocks with his arms.
Vikic has Echano pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Echano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vikic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Echano is trying to break the clinch but Vikic has him pressed against the ropes.
Vikic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Echano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vikic is trying to trip Echano. He has hold of a leg but Echano is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vikic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Echano wants to sweep here but Vikic controlling him for the moment.
Vikic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Angel Echano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Echano throws a head kick but Vikic moves out of range.
Vikic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vikic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Echano sprawls well. Echano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vikic gets slowly back to his feet.
Echano throws a head kick but Vikic moves out of range.
Echano scores with a head kick. Vikic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pera Vikic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Echano gets caught napping as Vikic dives in and scores a takedown. Echano manages to retain guard.
Echano working a defensive guard here.
Vikic won't allow Echano to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vikic stops Echano from standing up.
Vikic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vikic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vikic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Echano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vikic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Echano's waist but Echano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vikic off to one side.
Vikic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Echano's guard.
Vikic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vikic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vikic wants to control from the top but Echano keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vikic defends it easily.
Echano trying to control the position.
Echano keeping full guard, as Vikic tries to pass.
Echano has an active guard here but Vikic has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Echano trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vikic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Vikic with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pera Vikic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vikic 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pera Vikic!
Pera Vikic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McGregoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor McGregoat will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor McGregoat!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McGregoat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Nice takedown defense from McGregoat. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva misses with a takedown
and McGregoat counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva looks for a takedown but McGregoat sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregoat counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at McGregoat to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGregoat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but McGregoat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for a double leg but McGregoat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as McGregoat continues to drive forward.
McGregoat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McGregoat.
McGregoat throws a head punch that misses.
McGregoat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregoat misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregoat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregoat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregoat misses with some punches.
McGregoat throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
McGregoat has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregoat.
Silva blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGregoat.
McGregoat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregoat throws a head punch that misses.
McGregoat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
McGregoat misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregoat gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocking some punches.
McGregoat swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregoat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregoat misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregoat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregoat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregoat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregoat working aggressively here.
McGregoat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregoat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
McGregoat throws a head punch that misses.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregoat is defending well.
McGregoat lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregoat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregoat working aggressively here.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but McGregoat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregoat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregoat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregoat counters with a head kick.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregoat sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGregoat to the ground. Silva is now in McGregoat's guard.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGregoat dives on top into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McGregoat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregoat has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregoat wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGregoat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregoat has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
McGregoat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregoat is aware though and is defending well.
McGregoat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGregoat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
That's two 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.
McGregoat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGregoat defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing McGregoat from standing up.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregoat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing McGregoat from standing up.
McGregoat wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Silva's closed guard. He's half up but Silva has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Silva pivots and extends the arm, McGregoat falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Silva! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Silva!
Roberto Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Connor McGregoat was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you'.
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