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REZDOG 49: Brink vs. Cuaresma PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Soplica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Pax has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadeusz Soplica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Pax!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Max Pax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soplica shoots in and drives through. Pax sprawls well.
Pax tries to keep at a distance but Soplica has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soplica stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pax letting Soplica take a breather here.
Soplica misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soplica is looking to break free of the clinch but Pax has double underhooks.
Soplica breaks from the clinch.
Soplica clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplica drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pax is looking to break free of the clinch but Soplica has double underhooks.
Soplica lands a knee to the body.
Soplica is working for takedown but Pax is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadeusz Soplica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soplica escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soplica moves into the clinch successfully.
Soplica looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soplica tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pax just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pax wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soplica is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pax pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soplica breaks the clinch.
Pax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Pax as Soplica shoots in.
Pax unleashes a big counter combination but Soplica bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pax throws a sloppy head kick and Soplica moves out of range easily.
Pax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soplica moves into range and clinches up with Pax.
Soplica is trying to pull guard but Pax turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pax throws a head kick but Soplica moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pax slaps away a takedown attempt from Soplica, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soplica misses with the body kick
and Pax counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Soplica is looking to clinch but Pax is avoiding it.
Pax scores with a head kick.
Soplica thuds a left hand into Pax's body.
Soplica is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Pax Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Soplica is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Pax!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Wyspianski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Sobiesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Sobiesky looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Wyspianski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Louis Sobiesky!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Sobiesky misses.
Sobiesky throws a right hand that misses
and Wyspianski moves into the clinch.
Wyspianski lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobiesky backwards.
Wyspianski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wyspianski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sobiesky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wyspianski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sobiesky looks winded!
Wyspianski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wyspianski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sobiesky's face.
It looks like Louis Sobiesky has been cut.
Wyspianski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyspianski drops Sobiesky with a big knee straight up the middle! Sobiesky is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sobiesky is rocked!
Sobiesky circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Wyspianski. Sobiesky falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Wyspianski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piotr Wyspianski!
Piotr Wyspianski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Filip Wera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Fanemmel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Wera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Fanemmel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fanemmel to the ground. Wera is now in Fanemmel's guard.
Wera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fanemmel on the ground.
Wera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fanemmel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wera has managed to get both his arms back between Fanemmel's legs - danger averted.
Fanemmel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fanemmel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wera postures up.
Fanemmel working for a triangle but Wera defends it easily.
Fanemmel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wera escapes and throws Fanemmel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wera sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fanemmel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Wera.
Fanemmel parries the strikes from Wera easily there. Wera is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fanemmel to escape.
Fanemmel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fanemmel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wera.
Wera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fanemmel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanemmel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wera misses with the ground and pound.
Wera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wera working away.
Wera tries to score with some ground and pound. Fanemmel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fanemmel is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Wera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Wera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wera wants to control but Fanemmel is keeping him busy.
Wera sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fanemmel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fanemmel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wera.
Fanemmel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fanemmel is trying to control Wera's posture but Wera avoids it.
Wera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wera throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wera misses with the ground and pound.
Fanemmel wants to control but Wera postures up.
Fanemmel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fanemmel is trying to control Wera's posture but Wera avoids it.
Wera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fanemmel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fanemmel is keen to just control but Wera is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wera is defending against the submission attempts here by Fanemmel.
Wera trying to hold on to Fanemmel's head to control him but Fanemmel postures up.
Fanemmel is pressing down on Wera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wera is holding on for now.
Wera is not content to let Fanemmel control the position.
Fanemmel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fanemmel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fanemmel tries to pass to full mount but Wera defends it.
Wera is looking to improve his position.
Wera trying to control but Fanemmel postures up.
Wera tries to get to full guard but Fanemmel has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanemmel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wera keeps working.
Fanemmel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wera sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Wera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fanemmel swings widly with a right hand
so Wera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wera throwing strikes from guard but Fanemmel blocks nicely.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.
Wera wants to control from the top but Fanemmel keeps moving.
Fanemmel looking to control.
Fanemmel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanemmel has his foot on Wera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wera works his way back into a safe position though.
Fanemmel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fanemmel trying to control but Wera is working from the bottom.
Wera wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wera keeping full guard, as Fanemmel tries to pass.
Wera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wera trying to control but Fanemmel is working from the bottom.
Fanemmel looking for a guillotine here but Wera defends easily.
Wera wants to control from the top but Fanemmel keeps moving.
Filip Wera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fanemmel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanemmel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.
Wera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wera throwing strikes from guard but Fanemmel blocks nicely.
Wera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fanemmel is trying to hold Wera in close to prevent damage but Wera has managed to pass into half guard.
Wera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fanemmel defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wera controlling the pace.
Fanemmel is in trouble now - Wera has advanced to mount!
Fanemmel blocking the ground and pound.
Wera throwing strikes here but Fanemmel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fanemmel working to try and regain half guard.
Wera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fanemmel because Wera loaded up on that one.
Fanemmel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fanemmel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fanemmel actively working from the bottom here.
Fanemmel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fanemmel can do to turn this around?
Wera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanemmel trying to control but Wera postures up.
Wera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wera prevents Fanemmel from improving his position.
Fanemmel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wera.
Wera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fanemmel trying to control from the bottom.
Wera working the head and body with strikes.
Wera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanemmel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fanemmel is trying to control the position but Wera postures up.
Wera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fanemmel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Wera dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fanemmel throws an overhand right that lands on Wera's shoulder, as Wera tries to avoid the shot.
Fanemmel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wera counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fanemmel!
Wera is staying tight to Fanemmel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fanemmel struggling a bit here.
Wera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wera has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanemmel tries to hold on but Wera postures up.
Fanemmel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fanemmel tries to roll over but Wera keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fanemmel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fanemmel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wera postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wera slips nicely into half guard.
Wera is looking to take a break and control but Fanemmel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fanemmel looking for submissions off his back.
Fanemmel trying to control but Wera postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fanemmel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fanemmel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wera defends it easily.
Wera throwing strikes but missing.
Fanemmel has his foot on Wera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wera works his way back into a safe position though.
Fanemmel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fanemmel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wera.
Wera throwing strikes from guard but Fanemmel blocks nicely.
Wera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wera postures up in Fanemmel's guard and throws a big left but Fanemmel blocks it.
Fanemmel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wera is stalling in the full guard.
Fanemmel is trying to control the position but Wera postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanemmel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fanemmel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wera is aware though and is defending well.
Fanemmel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wera throwing strikes from guard but Fanemmel blocks nicely.
Fanemmel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wera.
Wera postures up in Fanemmel's guard and throws a big left but Fanemmel blocks it.
Wera throwing strikes from guard but Fanemmel blocks nicely.
Fanemmel is trying to keep Wera in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wera avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanemmel misses with a left hand
so Wera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wera postures up.
Wera throws an elbow that misses. Fanemmel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wera's guard. Nice move by Fanemmel!
Wera trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wera keeping moving, preventing Fanemmel from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wera holds on and takes a little breather.
Wera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wera tries to get out of the position.
Wera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wera keeping moving, preventing Fanemmel from controlling successfully.
Anders Fanemmel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filip Wera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wera is pulling down on Fanemmel's head. It's preventing any offense from Fanemmel, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Wera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Wera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ibario Leonit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Clapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonit kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chinese Rap . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ibario Leonit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Clapper!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clapper throws a hook but Leonit avoids it easily.
Clapper tests Leonit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clapper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clapper circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonit misses the target.
Clapper digs a good body shot into Leonit's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Clapper.
Leonit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clapper.
Leonit slips a straight right by Clapper.
Some wild striking there from Clapper.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Clapper misses the target.
Clapper cracks a nice hook into Leonit's ribs.
Leonit connects with a body shot that sends Clapper's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapper feints a jab promting Leonit to slip. Clapper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leonit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clapper looks winded!
Clapper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonit.
Clapper blocks a jab.
Clapper tries to bum rush Leonit with a series of wild strikes but Leonit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clapper misses the shot to the body.
Clapper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leonit counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Leonit does no damage.
Leonit swings for the body but Clapper moves out of range.
Leonit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clapper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonit.
Randy Clapper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clapper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Leonit jabs at Clapper's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clapper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonit connects with a body shot.
Leonit instigates a clinch.
Clapper can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Leonit.
Clapper told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Leonit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clapper up against the cage.
Leonit has Clapper pushed against the cage.
Leonit gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Leonit scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clapper backwards.
Clapper working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Leonit.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonit slows down the pace here.
Leonit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leonit manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leonit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clapper's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Leonit.
Clapper wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonit won't allow it.
Clapper working hard to break the clinch.
Leonit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapper wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Leonit.
Leonit slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leonit.
Leonit lands with a left to the head.
Leonit lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Leonit.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leonit scores with a hook to the body.
Leonit lands a shot to the body.
Leonit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clapper is rocked!
Leonit loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Clapper senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibario Leonit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Boswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boswell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Trammps - Disco Inferno. This should be fireworks!
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28
220 lbs
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215 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Boswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boswell clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Boswell.
Boswell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Boswell avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Boswell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Boswell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boswell lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boswell's brow.
Boswell can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Boswell shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Boswell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boswell avoids it.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Boswell in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Garrett Boswell has been cut.
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!
Boswell blocks the elbow strike.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boswell.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boswell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boswell.
Boswell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boswell avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boswell managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Boswell scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Boswell.
Silva looks winded!
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boswell is defending well for now.
Boswell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boswell manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boswell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Nice shot by Boswell.
Nice body punch from Boswell.
Boswell moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boswell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Boswell.
A short uppercut from Boswell.
Boswell lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Boswell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boswell lands a body shot.
Boswell lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boswell lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is rocked!
Boswell lands a big right hand that sends Silva to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Silva!
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Boswell finish him?
Boswell lands a big elbow - Silva is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Boswell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Boswell!
An out of breath Garrett Boswell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Brink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Cuaresma Vi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuaresma Vi has chosen Keys to the Kingdom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
140 lbs
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140 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Brink!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pol Cuaresma Vi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuaresma Vi moves into the clinch.
Cuaresma Vi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a punch to the body.
Brink changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuaresma Vi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brink gets tackled into the cage by Cuaresma Vi. Cuaresma Vi maintains the clinch.
Brink is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niklas Brink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brink has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuaresma Vi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuaresma Vi is working Brink over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cuaresma Vi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a punch to the body.
Cuaresma Vi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a hook to the body.
Cuaresma Vi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brink misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi tries to throw a body punch but Brink avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Vi back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a hook to the body.
Brink is breathing heavily.
Brink looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi lands a left hand.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a right to the head.
Cuaresma Vi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a short shot to the head.
Brink looking for a takedown.
Cuaresma Vi pushes Brink back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cuaresma Vi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi presses Brink against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cuaresma Vi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cuaresma Vi gets through Brink's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuaresma Vi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brink is rocked!
Cuaresma Vi lands a hook that snaps the head of Brink backwards.
Oh Brink is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cuaresma Vi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuaresma Vi lands a shoulder strike.
Cuaresma Vi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brink with a big uppercut! Brink tries to clinch up but Cuaresma Vi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brink to the mat! Brink covers up and Cuaresma Vi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pol Cuaresma Vi!
Pol Cuaresma Vi is the new bantamweight champion!
Pol Cuaresma Vi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Horwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jazman Frochzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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28
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 Helsinki, Dragan Horwat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jazman Frochzer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frochzer looks to land a combination but Horwat avoids it well.
Horwat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frochzer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horwat but Horwat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frochzer looks for a takedown but Horwat sprawls well.
Horwat is looking to counter with head kicks.
Horwat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horwat scores with a kick to the midsection.
Horwat clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horwat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frochzer's efforts to push away.
Horwat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frochzer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Horwat's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frochzer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horwat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frochzer trying to control but Horwat is working from the bottom.
Horwat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frochzer is controlling him.
Frochzer trying to control but Horwat is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horwat keeping full guard, as Frochzer tries to pass.
Frochzer advances position into side control!
Horwat stops Frochzer from passing to mount.
Frochzer controls the position.
Frochzer wants to control but Horwat is keeping him busy.
Horwat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horwat is not content to let Frochzer control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horwat feints and then cracks Frochzer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frochzer down.
Frochzer darts in looking for a takedown but Horwat gets double underhooks and turns Frochzer into the cage.
Dragan Horwat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jazman Frochzer.
Frochzer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Horwat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frochzer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frochzer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horwat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frochzer throws a series of punches but Horwat avoids them all with ease.
Horwat scores with a head kick. Frochzer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Horwat rushes Frochzer and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frochzer blocks an elbow strike from Horwat.
Frochzer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Horwat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frochzer's elbow.
Horwat has Frochzer pressed against the cage.
Frochzer wants a takedown but no success here.
Horwat lands a nice elbow.
Horwat stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frochzer tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frochzer jumps guard.
Horwat wants to stand and escape but instead Frochzer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Frochzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Horwat dominated that round.
That's time! Horwat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horwat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frochzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frochzer wants to clinch.
Frochzer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Frochzer showed some decent athleticism there.
Horwat tries to roll over but Frochzer keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frochzer tries to pass to full mount but Horwat defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frochzer stalling.
Horwat is staying active underneath Frochzer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jazman Frochzer has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horwat trying to hold on to Frochzer's head to control him but Frochzer postures up.
Horwat is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Sanok Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Frochzer tries to pass to full mount but Horwat defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frochzer trying to control from Horwat's half guard. Horwat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Frochzer trying to control but Horwat is working from the bottom.
Horwat wants to stand up but Frochzer is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frochzer shoots in for a takedown but Horwat shows good takedown defense.
Frochzer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horwat's waist but Horwat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frochzer off to one side.
Frochzer shoots in looking for a takedown. Horwat tries to sprawl out of it but Frochzer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horwat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragan Horwat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jazman Frochzer.
Frochzer avoids the head kick by Horwat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frochzer shoots in and drives through. Horwat sprawls well.
Horwat half committed to a counter leg kick.
Horwat closes the distance and clinches.
Frochzer has had enough of the clinch but Horwat keeps him there for the moment.
Horwat prevents the takedown attempt.
Horwat lands an elbow that stopped Frochzer in his tracks for a moment.
Horwat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horwat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horwat misses with a body kick.
Frochzer is looking for the big counter here.
Frochzer moves out of range of the body kick.
Frochzer unleashes a big counter combination but Horwat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frochzer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horwat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frochzer somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horwat lands a big head kick that sends Frochzer tumbling to the mat! Horwat takes a step backwards and waves Frochzer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Frochzer is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horwat seems to be stalking Frochzer here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Frochzer drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dragan Horwat!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Wolfar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
218 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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209 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Wolfar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfar misses the target.
Wolfar misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wolfar throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolfar misses with a looping right.
Coleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolfar misses with a hook.
Coleman is looking to counter the offense by Wolfar and move into the clinch.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfar.
Ivan Wolfar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Coleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolfar is just out of range.
Coleman moves into range and clinches up with Wolfar.
Coleman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ivan Wolfar has been cut.
Wolfar is looking to break free of the clinch but Coleman has double underhooks.
Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coleman lands a nice knee to the body.
Wolfar tries to circle away but Coleman has him pinned against the cage.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wolfar looks winded!
Coleman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
Coleman lands an elbow just above Wolfar 's eye.
Wolfar is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coleman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolfar's brow.
Wolfar is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
Coleman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coleman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coleman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coleman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolfar's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coleman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolfar's brow.
Coleman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wolfar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coleman pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolfar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wolfar dodges an elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coleman pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolfar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coleman misses with an elbow over the top.
Wolfar avoids the elbow strike from Coleman, against the cage.
Coleman misses with an elbow over the top.
Wolfar blocks the elbow strike.
Coleman cracks Wolfar on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Michael Coleman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feliepe Masa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingos Eto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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29
275 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Feliepe Masa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingos Eto!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eto connects with a leg kick. Masa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Domingos Eto has been cut.
Masa jabs Eto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masa moves out of range of the body kick.
Eto throws a wild body kick that Masa sees coming a mile off.
Masa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eto feints and then cracks Masa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masa down.
Masa lands with a right and another and another! Eto is in big trouble! Masa lands again and this time it's lights out for Eto! A quality knockout there for Masa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Feliepe Masa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Chamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rabago's choice of entrance music: Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher Pt1 . Ray Rabago will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilberto Chamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Chamba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rabago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chamba manages to avoid it.
Rabago scores with a jab.
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Chamba looks for a takedown but Rabago sprawls well.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown but Rabago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chamba circles away quickly and effectively.
Chamba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rabago sprawls and moves away.
Rabago throws a leg kick but Chamba moved away.
Chamba checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rabago throws a body punch but Chamba moves out of range.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chamba slips a jab and a cross from Rabago.
Rabago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chamba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rabago rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chamba's guard! Nice work there by Rabago!
Chamba is trying to keep Rabago in close.
Rabago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chamba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rabago's guard.
Chamba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet but Chamba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chamba wants to control from the top but Rabago keeps moving.
Chamba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamba won't allow Rabago to get back to his feet.
Chamba controlling from the top position.
Chamba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rabago dives on top into guard.
Chamba seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chamba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chamba is trying to keep Rabago in close.
Chamba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago wanted to stand there but Chamba had control of the position.
Chamba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabago is aware though and is defending well.
Chamba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rabago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rabago stands up from Chamba's guard - Rabago perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rabago motions for Chamba to come forward. Rabago throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chamba cracks a nice hook into Rabago's ribs.
Rabago jabs Chamba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ray Rabago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chamba goes for a double leg but Rabago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rabago continues to drive forward.
Rabago unleashes a big counter combination but Chamba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Chamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabago stuffs the takedown attempt from Chamba. Chamba gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Rabago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown but Rabago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chamba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rabago defends it nicely.
Rabago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chamba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Chamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabago wants to land a leg kick but Chamba is out of range.
Chamba checks a low kick from Rabago.
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
Rabago misses with a low kick.
A combination from Rabago does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chamba somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chamba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rabago counters with a stiff right hand.
Chamba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabago as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Chamba avoids them all with ease.
Rabago looks to score with a jab to the body but Chamba is just out of range.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
Chamba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rabago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabago looks to land a combination but Chamba avoids it well.
Rabago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chamba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamba.
Chamba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rabago wants to stand up but Chamba is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rabago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chamba has Rabago in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chamba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rabago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chamba is tightening it up a little... Rabago has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rabago reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rabago taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chamba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gilberto Chamba!
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