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Death Squad 231:Damo vs Frank PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chris Foster has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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269 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cristian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from Romero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foster as he avoids it easily.
Foster lands with a right hand.
Foster connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foster.
Foster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Romero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Foster on his heels. He'll look to pass Foster's guard now, I'm sure.
Foster pulls Romero in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Romero working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Romero is looking to advance position but Foster has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Foster controlling the pace for now.
Romero throwing hammer fists to the chest of Foster. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster content just to control the position here.
Foster prevents Romero from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Romero wants to control but Foster is having none of it.
Foster controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Foster prevents Romero from improving his position.
Foster controlling the pace.
Foster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero is still trying to improve position.
Romero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Foster preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
Foster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romero has an active guard here but Foster has managed to pass into half guard.
Foster is looking for a kimura but Romero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Foster slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Romero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Foster stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster is controlling the pace.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Romero is pressing down on Foster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four 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.
Romero wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
Foster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Foster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Romero wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Foster preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Foster dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Foster misses the shot to the body.
Romero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romero goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.
Foster connects with a body shot.
Romero slips a straight right by Foster.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Foster stuffs the takedown attempt from Romero. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Some bone on bone action there as Romero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Foster tries to score with a low kick but Romero moves his leg out of the way.
Romero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Foster feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Romero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foster's guard.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Romero stands and throws Foster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romero off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Foster keeps control of the position as Romero tries to break free.
Romero is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Foster lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Foster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero manages to reverse the position and now he's in Foster's guard. Nice work there by Romero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster 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.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero being controlled here momentarily.
Foster wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
Romero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foster pushes Romero off and gets back to his feet.
Foster avoids the head kick by Romero.
Foster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Foster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Romero shoots and misses
and Foster counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
Romero is trying to control the position but Foster postures up.
Foster stays in close to Romero's body and controls the position.
Romero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Foster postures up.
Romero wants to improve his position but instead Foster has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Foster dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Foster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero shoots in but Foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Romero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foster avoids it really well and circles away.
Foster misses with a low kick.
Foster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Foster throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Foster lands a glancing blow to the side of Romero's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cristian Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foster misses with a wild combination.
Foster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head.
Romero is rocked!
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Foster.
Romero with the counter takedown but Foster avoids it easily.
Foster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Foster.
Foster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Foster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Foster finish him?
Chris Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Foster pushes Romero away with a front kick.
Romero walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Foster! 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 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Foster!
Chris Foster looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm back, it's a new me and I feel fucking excellent.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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152 lbs
24 - 25 - 0 |
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145 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister is looking to clinch.
Gotti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gotti misses with a kick to the body.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lannister misses with a looping left.
Lannister lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gotti throws a combination that misses
and Lannister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lannister avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lannister shoots in but Gotti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gotti throws a body kick that misses.
Lannister moves out of range of the body kick from Gotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lannister clinches with his opponent.
Lannister leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister wants a takedown.
Gotti letting Lannister take a breather here.
Lannister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
Gotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gotti motions for Lannister to come forward. Gotti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gotti has had enough of the clinch but Lannister keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gotti.
Gotti has had enough of the clinch but Lannister keeps him there for the moment.
Lannister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Gotti misses.
Lannister throws a shot from downtown. Gotti moves away and avoids it.
Lannister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lannister forces Gotti back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gotti is trying to push Lannister away but Lannister has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lannister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lannister's sensitive parts.
Lannister slips a jab and a cross from Gotti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister throws out a loose jab but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jimmy Gotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Lannister lunges at Gotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotti's hand.
Lannister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lannister clinches with his opponent.
Lannister is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gotti manages to break the clinch.
Lannister scores with a nice strike.
Gotti throws a shot from downtown. Lannister moves away and avoids it.
Lannister looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gotti but Gotti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gotti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lannister counters with an inside leg kick.
Gotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lannister has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands a left hand.
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!
Lannister is pushing Gotti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lannister has Gotti pressed against the cage, preventing Gotti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lannister content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gotti breaks the clinch.
Lannister stalks Gotti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gotti's face. Gotti staggers backwards, shaken.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown but Gotti shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy Gotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gotti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lannister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gotti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gotti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
Lannister clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lannister looks for a takedown but Gotti sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lannister.
Gotti punishes Lannister's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Lannister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lannister catches Gotti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lannister moves out of range as Gotti throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gotti.
Gotti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lannister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Lannister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gotti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Gotti backs off Lannister throws a huge counter combo but Gotti manages to avoid it all.
Gotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lannister backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti slips a jab from Lannister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti misses with a kick to the body
and Lannister counters with a straight right hand.
Lannister looks to land a right hand but Gotti moved out of range.
Jimmy Gotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gotti throws an off balance right hand
and Lannister counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooh!!! Gotti has knocked Lannister down with a huge combo! Gotti steps away and waves a wobbly Lannister back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lannister is rocked!
Gotti fakes the body blow, causing Lannister to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lannister goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Gotti!
Our winner, Jimmy Gotti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doppo Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orochi closes the distance and clinches up with Gunn, looking for a takedown. Orochi pushes Gunn against the cage but Gunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunn instigates a clinch.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Orochi avoids the damage to the body.
Gunn blocking some punches.
Orochi tries a knee to the head but Gunn blocks it.
Orochi blocking some punches.
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunn checks a leg kick nicely.
Orochi looks to land a body kick but Gunn moved away.
Gunn tries to clinch but Orochi is having none of it.
Gunn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orochi, pushing him back against the cage.
Orochi dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
Gunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Orochi avoids the damage to the body.
Orochi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orochi blocks it with crossed arms.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Orochi is blocking nicely.
Gunn misses with a body punch.
Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunn slowing the pace effectively.
Gunn misses with a knee strike.
Gunn misses with a knee strike.
Gunn trying to land knees to the body.
Gunn trying to land knees to the body.
Orochi wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunn won't allow it.
Orochi breaks the clinch.
Nelson Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orochi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn tries to clinch but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi moves into the clinch successfully.
Orochi breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orochi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gunn clinches up with Orochi and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunn prevents a body shot from Orochi.
Orochi blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Orochi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunn tries to stall but Orochi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Orochi avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orochi avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orochi blocks an elbow strike.
Gunn misses with an elbow strike.
Gunn lands a right hand.
Orochi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn pushes off an throws an elbow but Orochi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunn looking to slow down the pace here.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orochi avoids it.
Gunn misses with a knee to the head.
Orochi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orochi clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Orochi tries to land a knee to the head but Gunn blocks with his arms.
Gunn trying to land knees to the body.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
Orochi avoids the elbow strike from Gunn, against the cage.
Gunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orochi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orochi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gunn controlling the action here for a moment.
Gunn misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunn is trying to stall.
Gunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orochi avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
Gunn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orochi's brow.
Gunn misses with an elbow strike.
Orochi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orochi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Gunn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Orochi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunn tries to clinch but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi throws a hook but Gunn blocks it.
Orochi drives through and clinches with Gunn against the cage.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gunn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orochi blocks the elbow strike.
Gunn misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunn just leaning against Orochi, taking a breather.
Gunn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orochi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gunn blocks a body shot from Orochi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn missing with knees to the body.
Gunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orochi can't find room to land a body shot as Gunn controls the action.
Gunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orochi is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orochi as Gunn tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn avoiding damage.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Orochi avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Orochi.
Orochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orochi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn instigates a clinch.
Orochi prevents a body shot from Gunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Nelson Gunn has been cut.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orochi is defending well for now.
Gunn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Orochi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi managing to block the knees to the body from Gunn.
Orochi blocks a body shot from Gunn.
Orochi tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orochi avoids it.
Orochi is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orochi blocks an uppercut.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but Orochi blocks with his arms.
Gunn has Orochi pushed against the cage.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Orochi gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Orochi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunn is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orochi's brow.
Orochi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orochi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gunn obliges.
Nelson Gunn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunn trying to land knees to the body.
Gunn misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunn has Orochi pressed against the cage.
Orochi lands a nice uppercut.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunn throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Gunn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Gunn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Orochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Orochi circles away.
Orochi clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Orochi is blocking nicely.
Gunn misses with an elbow strike.
Orochi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orochi dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
Orochi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunn missing with knees to the body.
Orochi lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi blocks an elbow strike.
Orochi blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orochi.
Orochi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn missing with knees to the body.
Gunn misses with a knee strike.
Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orochi breaks the clinch.
Gunn throws a body kick that misses.
Gunn is looking to clinch.
Orochi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Gunn's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gunn tries to clinch but Orochi is having none of it.
Orochi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunn but Gunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orochi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunn is looking to clinch but Orochi is avoiding it.
Gunn moves in looking to clinch but Orochi pushes him off.
Gunn tries to keep at a distance but Orochi has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Orochi up against the cage.
Orochi takes a shot to the head.
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn wants to clinch up but Orochi keeps it at a distance.
Orochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Orochi throws the left hand but Gunn avoids the punch easily.
Orochi connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn tries to clinch there but Orochi circles away.
Nelson Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orochi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Orochi is blocking nicely.
Orochi manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orochi rushes Gunn and presses him up against the cage.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Orochi controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Orochi.
Gunn misses with an elbow strike.
Gunn blocks a body shot from Orochi.
Gunn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orochi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Orochi on the inside.
Gunn is rocked!
Orochi lands a big knee! That's hurt Gunn! Oh, he's all over the place! Orochi lands another knee that sends Gunn to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernanes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Awolnation - Sail. Ryan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
19 - 10 - 2 |
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35
159 lbs
30 - 19 - 2 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Hernanes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernanes sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernanes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan darts in looking for a takedown but Hernanes gets double underhooks and turns Ryan into the cage.
Hernanes throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Hernanes misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Hernanes.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernanes scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernanes sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernanes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hernanes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernanes wants it to stay on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hernanes enables Ryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hernanes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hernanes pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
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.
Hernanes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Hernanes pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Hernanes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Hernanes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernanes is looking to counter punch.
Hernanes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hernanes throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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!
Hernanes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Hernanes.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Hernanes gets caught flat footed, as Ryan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Hernanes keeps moving.
Hernanes wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Hernanes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at V Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hernanes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan won't allow Hernanes to sweep him here.
Ryan trying to control but Hernanes is working from the bottom.
Hernanes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Hernanes keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernanes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernanes, not yet.
Hernanes keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Hernanes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ryan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernanes pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernanes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernanes did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.
Ryan tries to pass to full mount but Hernanes defends it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernanes is trying to control but can't.
Hernanes is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is working for a kimura but Hernanes is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryan works his way into full mount!
Hernanes taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernanes is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but Hernanes frees his head quite easily.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernanes is looking to escape.
Hernanes tries to lock up and control but Ryan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryan prevents Hernanes from getting the reversal.
Hernanes regains half guard.
Ryan lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan content to control rather than advance.
Hernanes trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernanes defending well though.
Hernanes wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hernanes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernanes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hernanes wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ryan stalling away here and it's allowed Hernanes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernanes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernanes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hernanes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Hernanes.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Hernanes.
Hernanes looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hernanes is trying to defend but Ryan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hernanes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernanes is trying to stand back up but Ryan is controlling him
Ryan trying to mount his opponent but Hernanes defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
Hernanes tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hernanes!
Ryan tries to control but Hernanes wriggling away.
The referee warns Hernanes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hernanes tries to lock up and control but Ryan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hernanes tries to lock up and control but Ryan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryan with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Hernanes to control.
Ryan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ryan lands a couple of good shots and Hernanes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
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!
Ryan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hernanes is defending well though. Ryan let's go of the attempt for now.
Hernanes just trying to survive but Ryan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ryan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hernanes hold on?
Ryan doesn't have the hooks in and Hernanes manages to turn into his guard.
Ryan 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.
Hernanes stands up and waves to Ryan to follow him.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Hernanes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hernanes throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Hernanes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hernanes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Hernanes, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Hernanes against the cage but Hernanes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernanes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hernanes has Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernanes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Ryan working aggressively here.
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!
Ryan wants a takedown.
Hernanes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Daniel Ryan just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernanes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernanes slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernanes stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan darts in looking for a takedown but Hernanes gets double underhooks and turns Ryan into the cage.
Hernanes tries to counter by clinching up but Ryan breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Ryan looks to move away, Hernanes throws a big counter combo bu Ryan just gets out of the way.
Hernanes throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Romeo Hernanes is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hernanes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernanes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Daniel Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernanes, which made it look bad.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernanes's waist but Hernanes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
Hernanes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernanes counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Hernanes sprawls well.
Hernanes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Hernanes counters with a one-two to the body.
Hernanes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernanes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Ryan tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernanes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hernanes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hernanes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hernanes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Hernanes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hernanes continues to drive forward.
Hernanes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Hernanes shows good takedown defense.
Ryan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHernanes.
Hernanes tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Hernanes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hernanes counters with a nice body shot.
Ryan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernanes is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Hernanes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernanes throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernanes defends it nicely.
Hernanes throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernanes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Hernanes had his way with Daniel Ryan in that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernanes counters with a one-two to the body.
Romeo Hernanes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernanes sprawls well. Hernanes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernanes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hernanes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Hernanes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Hernanes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hernanes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hernanes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hernanes tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to control. Hernanes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ryan working Hernanes over with strikes.
Hernanes trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernanes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hernanes is looking to escape.
Hernanes tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Ryan stops Hernanes from getting back to his feet.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan looking for a submission but Hernanes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but Hernanes is working from the bottom.
Hernanes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hernanes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hernanes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hernanes on his heels. He'll look to pass Hernanes's guard now, I'm sure.
Hernanes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ryan dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes is looking to reverse the position.
Daniel Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hernanes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hernanes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernanes is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romeo Hernanes.
I think Hernanes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Romeo Hernanes!
Romeo Hernanes is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Romeo Hernanes 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wursty's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 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
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antero Wursty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wursty pushes Kamakawiwo Ole up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wursty tries to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
Wursty rushes Kamakawiwo Ole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wursty prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to pull guard but Wursty holds him up against the cage and eventually Kamakawiwo Ole drops back down to his feet.
Kamakawiwo Ole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamakawiwo Ole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamakawiwo Ole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wursty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Antero Wursty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Kamakawiwo Ole.
Wursty blocking some punches.
Wursty tries a knee to the head but Kamakawiwo Ole blocks it.
Kamakawiwo Ole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamakawiwo Ole pulls Wursty into guard.
Wursty lands a couple of digs.
Wursty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wursty throwing strikes but missing.
Wursty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole working a defensive guard here.
Kamakawiwo Ole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wursty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kamakawiwo Ole seems keen to control Wursty's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wursty's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wursty postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wursty with a nice head shot there.
Wursty works over Kamakawiwo Ole with some ground and pound from guard.
Wursty throws a big elbow that misses.
Wursty is working Kamakawiwo Ole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wursty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wursty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking for a triangle here but Wursty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wursty lands some shots froms side control.
Kamakawiwo Ole gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wursty missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to improve his position.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wursty lands a nice short elbow.
Wursty working over Kamakawiwo Ole with some ground and pound. Kamakawiwo Ole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wursty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wursty scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wursty is keen to just control but Kamakawiwo Ole is a slippery customer.
Wursty trying to advance position but Kamakawiwo Ole counters by regaining guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wursty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wursty is working Kamakawiwo Ole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wursty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wursty is one step ahead there.
Wursty throwing strikes from guard but Kamakawiwo Ole blocks nicely.
We've been hearing that Wursty has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wursty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wursty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamakawiwo Ole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wursty has managed to get both his arms back between Kamakawiwo Ole's legs - danger averted.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to keep a closed guard but Wursty is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wursty wants to control from the top but Kamakawiwo Ole keeps moving.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to control the position but Wursty postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Wursty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wursty gets a takedown into half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wursty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking to control but Wursty passes into half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole is defending against the submission attempts here by Wursty.
Kamakawiwo Ole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty works over Kamakawiwo Ole with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wursty is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wursty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wursty scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to hold on to Wursty's head to control him but Wursty postures up.
Wursty throwing shots but Kamakawiwo Ole is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty lands strikes from half guard.
Wursty thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wursty thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kamakawiwo Ole's head.
Wursty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to stand up here but Wursty is controlling him well.
Kamakawiwo Ole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wursty is working away from the top position though.
Wursty working the head and body with strikes.
Wursty sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamakawiwo Ole defending well though.
Wursty is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wursty is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wursty scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking for submissions off his back.
Kamakawiwo Ole looking for submissions off his back.
Wursty working the head and body with strikes.
Kamakawiwo Ole is holding on to half guard well.
Wursty lands strikes from half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole manages to get to full guard.
Wursty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wursty is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kamakawiwo Ole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wursty lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wursty working some strikes from top position.
Wursty scoring with some ground and pound.
Antero Wursty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wursty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wursty trying to control but Kamakawiwo Ole is working from the bottom.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wursty defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamakawiwo Ole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Wursty dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wursty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamakawiwo Ole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamakawiwo Ole on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kamakawiwo Ole swats away the attempt to clinch by Wursty.
Wursty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamakawiwo Ole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamakawiwo Ole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wursty defends it well.
Wursty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamakawiwo Ole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wursty pushes Kamakawiwo Ole up against the cage in a clinch.
Wursty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wursty lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has been cut.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty blocking some punches.
Wursty connects with a knee to the head.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with the head strike.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the elbow strike from Wursty, against the cage.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the elbow strike from Wursty, against the cage.
Wursty gets through Kamakawiwo Ole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to control Wursty's arms but Wursty gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamakawiwo Ole has his back to the cage.
Kamakawiwo Ole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamakawiwo Ole gets caught flat footed, as Wursty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wursty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wursty chips away with some ground and pound.
Wursty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wursty landing with the ground and pound.
Wursty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wursty is in close to Kamakawiwo Ole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kamakawiwo Ole working a defensive guard here.
Kamakawiwo Ole keeping full guard, as Wursty tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamakawiwo Ole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wursty defends it easily.
Wursty throwing strikes but missing.
Kamakawiwo Ole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wursty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kamakawiwo Ole's head.
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!
Wursty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wursty landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty postures up.
Wursty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wursty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamakawiwo Ole working for submissions but it's allowed Wursty to get to half guard.
Kamakawiwo Ole manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wursty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamakawiwo Ole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wursty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wursty landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wursty.
Wursty postures up.
Wursty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamakawiwo Ole can do to turn this around?
Wursty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wursty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wursty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamakawiwo Ole is adopting a defensive guard.
Antero Wursty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wursty wants to control from the top but Kamakawiwo Ole keeps moving.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wursty lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antero Wursty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wursty, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Wursty!
Antero Wursty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misiek comes to the cage accompanied by El Picante. Savolainen has chosen Winning as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Savolainen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Savolainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savolainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savolainen dives in and grabs Misiek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Misiek pushes down on Savolainen's head and hops out.
Misiek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Misiek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Misiek throwing shots but Savolainen is blocking nicely.
Savolainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Savolainen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Misiek trying to control the action but Savolainen is working from the bottom.
Savolainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Misiek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek trying to control from half guard but Savolainen is working away.
Misiek blocks the strikes from Savolainen.
Savolainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Misiek wants to control but Savolainen is keeping him busy.
Savolainen tries to roll over but Misiek keeps him under control.
Savolainen is refusing to be controlled, as Misiek sits in half guard.
Savolainen actively working from the bottom here.
Savolainen looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Savolainen is looking to improve his position.
Savolainen actively working from the bottom here.
Savolainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Misiek.
Misiek working over Savolainen with some ground and pound. Savolainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savolainen gets full guard.
Misiek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savolainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Misiek is looking to stand up but Savolainen won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savolainen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Misiek stacks Savolainen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Misiek!
Savolainen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Misiek working the ground and pound but Savolainen is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Misiek seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Savolainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Misiek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Savolainen prevents Misiek from moving into mount.
Misiek is looking to take a break and control but Savolainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savolainen is looking to reverse the position.
Savolainen is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Misiek trying to control the action but Savolainen is working from the bottom.
Savolainen parries the strikes from Misiek easily there. Misiek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Savolainen to escape.
Savolainen stops Misiek from passing to mount.
Misiek goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savolainen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Misiek but great work by Savolainen.
I wouldn't like to be where Misiek is right now.
Savolainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Misiek, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savolainen grinds an elbow into Misiek's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Misiek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savolainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Misiek is fending him off so far but Savolainen persists. Nope, Misiek circles away and we're back to standing.
Savolainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savolainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Misiek wants to clinch up but Savolainen keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Misiek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Misiek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
Savolainen is looking to clinch.
Savolainen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMisiek.
Misiek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savolainen looking for a takedown.
Rafael Misiek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
Misiek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misiek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misiek missing with knees to the body.
Misiek taking a breather.
Savolainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Misiek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savolainen avoiding damage as Misiek throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Savolainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Misiek is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Misiek manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Savolainen won't allow Misiek to get back to his feet.
Savolainen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Misiek dives on top into guard.
Misiek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savolainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Savolainen, not yet.
Misiek throwing strikes but missing.
Savolainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Misiek throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misiek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savolainen has his foot on Misiek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Misiek works his way back into a safe position though.
Misiek cracks Savolainen with a solid left hand.
Misiek is looking to work some ground and pound but Savolainen has wrist control.
Misiek content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Savolainen has locked up a guillotine! Savolainen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Misiek is holding on here and Savolainen must be using up a lot of energy. Misiek has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Savolainen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaakko Savolainen!
A pretty intense looking Jaakko Savolainen took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lexi Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Szczęsny will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lexi Belle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Szczęsny!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Belle throws a looping overhand right but Szczęsny ducks down to avoid it.
Belle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Szczęsny.
Belle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Szczęsny on his heels. He'll look to pass Szczęsny's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belle drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Belle seems to have locked his on tight now - Szczęsny screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Belle, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lexi Belle!
A relieved looking Lexi Belle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamiwe Kamanula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield's entrance music is Paris. A fine choice. Kamanula has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tamiwe Kamanula!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamanula throws a leg kick but Hollyfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kamanula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamanula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hollyfield blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Kamanula keeps it at a distance.
Kamanula only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamanula throws a leg kick
and Hollyfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hollyfield looking to throw knees to the head but Kamanula is blocking nicely.
Kamanula letting Hollyfield take a breather here.
Kamanula has had enough of the clinch but Hollyfield keeps him there for the moment.
Kamanula is looking to break free of the clinch but Hollyfield has double underhooks.
Kamanula blocks an elbow strike.
Hollyfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollyfield misses with a knee strike.
Kamanula letting Hollyfield take a breather here.
Kamanula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamanula throws a head kick but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamanula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamanula throws out a loose jab but Hollyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollyfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hollyfield rushes Kamanula and presses him up against the cage.
Kamanula breaks from the clinch.
Kamanula has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hollyfield is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tamiwe Kamanula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Kamanula is predictable there
and Hollyfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hollyfield.
Kamanula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamanula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamanula thumps Hollyfield with a low kick.
Kamanula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hollyfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamanula throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hollyfield.
A solid body kick from Kamanula.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up.
Kamanula throws a push kick but Hollyfield slaps the foot to one side.
Kamanula misses with a kick to the body
and Hollyfield counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamanula throws a one two combo.
Kamanula keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamanula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamanula! But no joy.
Hollyfield blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
Hollyfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hollyfield closes the distance and clinches.
Hollyfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Kamanula is looking to break free of the clinch but Hollyfield has double underhooks.
Kamanula breaks from the clinch.
Kamanula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamanula.
Hollyfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Kamanula.
A counter left hand to the body from Hollyfield misses its target.
Hollyfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamanula can pounce on him.
Kamanula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamanula! But no joy.
Kamanula attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamanula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hollyfield clinches up against the cage.
Kamanula tries to circle away but Hollyfield has him pinned against the cage.
Kamanula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamanula throws a head kick but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Kamanula loads up on a big right hand but Hollyfield slips the punch.
Kamanula throws a right and a left that Hollyfield avoids nicely.
Hollyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamanula circles away.
Kamanula is looking to slow Hollyfield down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamanula connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamanula swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
Kamanula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hollyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollyfield wants to clinch.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Kamanula moves out of range.
Kamanula feints a counter leg kick.
Kamanula lands with a hook. Hollyfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hollyfield clinches with his opponent.
Hollyfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kamanula's face.
It looks like Tamiwe Kamanula has been cut.
Kamanula working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Hollyfield to work.
Hollyfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Kamanula won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamiwe Kamanula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tamiwe Kamanula's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hollyfield on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kamanula is looking to chop away at Hollyfield's legs.
Kamanula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses.
Hollyfield moves in looking to clinch but Kamanula pushes him off.
Kamanula checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hollyfield tries to clinch there but Kamanula circles away.
Kamanula misses with a leg kick.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamanula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamanula misses with a kick to the body.
Kamanula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamanula replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hollyfield blocks it well.
Kamanula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollyfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hollyfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped Kamanula in his tracks for a moment.
Hollyfield with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield misses with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield connects with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kamanula in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kamanula is breathing heavily.
Kamanula can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamanula has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hollyfield trying to land knees to the body.
Hollyfield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hollyfield with a knee to the head.
Kamanula dodges an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside.
Kamanula avoids the elbow strike from Hollyfield, against the cage.
Hollyfield missing with knees to the body.
Hollyfield throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyson Hollyfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamanula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hollyfield landing knees to the body.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kamanula wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollyfield won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hollyfield keeps control of Kamanula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hollyfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamanula has had enough of the clinch but Hollyfield keeps him there for the moment.
Kamanula takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hollyfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kamanula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamanula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hollyfield moves out of range as Kamanula throws a body kick.
As Kamanula tries to get set, Hollyfield tries to push him back and clinch up but Kamanula manages to avoid the attempt.
Kamanula throws the left hand but Hollyfield avoids the punch easily.
Hollyfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamanula.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hollyfield avoids the head kick by Kamanula.
Hollyfield has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kamanula throws a front kick aimed at Hollyfield's knee but Hollyfield avoids it well.
Kamanula lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch but Kamanula is avoiding it.
Kamanula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamanula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Hollyfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kamanula swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hollyfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamanula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hollyfield moves in looking to clinch but Kamanula pushes him off.
Hollyfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamanula, pushing him back against the cage.
Hollyfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamanula's efforts to push away.
Kamanula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamanula manages to break the clinch.
Hollyfield pushes Kamanula up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamanula wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamanula is trying to force a seperation but Hollyfield has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kamanula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamanula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamanula lands with a kick to the temple. Hollyfield shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kamanula misses with a straight right.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses.
Hollyfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hollyfield pushes Kamanula up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above Kamanula 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollyfield stalling.
Hollyfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above Kamanula 's eye.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that Kamanula shrugs off.
Kamanula tries to break free but Hollyfield pushes him back against the cage.
Hollyfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamanula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Kamanula keeps it at a distance.
Hollyfield backing away here, and Kamanula unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kamanula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hollyfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tamiwe Kamanula's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Kamanula moves out of range.
Kamanula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamanula looks to land a body kick but Hollyfield moved away.
Hollyfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Kamanula avoided it.
Hollyfield checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kamanula misses with a leg kick
and Hollyfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hollyfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hollyfield leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hollyfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kamanula is trying to break the clinch but Hollyfield is controlling him.
Hollyfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kamanula blocks it with crossed arms.
Hollyfield taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollyfield controlling the action here for a moment.
Kamanula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hollyfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamanula tries to break the clinch but Hollyfield is controlling the position.
Hollyfield scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Tamiwe Kamanula's cut even more.
Kamanula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hollyfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kamanula's face.
Hollyfield working Kamanula over with knees to the body.
Kamanula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hollyfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamanula is defending well for now.
Hollyfield connects with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamanula's efforts to push away.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that Kamanula shrugs off.
Kamanula is rocked!
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hollyfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamanula has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hollyfield leaning against his opponent.
Hollyfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kamanula blocks it with crossed arms.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside.
Kamanula is still on wobbly legs! Can Hollyfield finish him?
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!
Nice body punch from Hollyfield.
Kamanula takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Tamiwe Kamanula's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hollyfield has Kamanula pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kamanula is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Hollyfield - that's hurt Kamanula badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kamanula is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kamanula doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tyson Hollyfield!
An intense looking Tyson Hollyfield took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am coming for that belt'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Błaszczykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Błaszczykowski's entrance music is 2Pac – Scared Straight . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Błaszczykowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Slade!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade misses with a few strikes there.
Błaszczykowski stuns Slade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slade throws out a loose jab but Błaszczykowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Błaszczykowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Slade has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Slade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Slade.
Nice shot by Błaszczykowski.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Błaszczykowski, right into the meat.
Slade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Błaszczykowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Błaszczykowski takes a swing at Slade's ribcage but misses.
Slade fails to land with a series of punches.
Slade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Błaszczykowski can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Błaszczykowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Slade.
Slade walks forward, straight into a front kick from Błaszczykowski.
Slade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Błaszczykowski to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Błaszczykowski throws out the jab.
Slade misses with a lunging right hand
and Błaszczykowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Błaszczykowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Błaszczykowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Błaszczykowski scores with a jab to the head.
Slade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Błaszczykowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slade lands a big head kick that sends Błaszczykowski tumbling to the mat! Slade takes a step backwards and waves Błaszczykowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Błaszczykowski is rocked!
It looks like Augustus Błaszczykowski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slade goes for a small jab and connects. Now Slade goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Błaszczykowski stumbles back but Slade runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Błaszczykowski to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Błaszczykowski will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrone Slade!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bodhidharma's entrance music is Houzan Yamamoto - Little Green Apple. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Garfunkel's choice of entrance music: Haifisch. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damo Bodhidharma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Garfunkel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodhidharma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garfunkel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bodhidharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garfunkel moves away.
Garfunkel wants to counter the offense by Bodhidharma and move into the clinch position.
Bodhidharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garfunkel.
Bodhidharma misses with a looping right.
Garfunkel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garfunkel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bodhidharma avoids the body shot from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel dodges the punch combination from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodhidharma misses with a double jab.
Garfunkel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Garfunkel jabs Bodhidharma right on the nose. Bodhidharma blinks but takes it well.
Bodhidharma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garfunkel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garfunkel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bodhidharma counters with a nice right hand that sends Garfunkel toppling to the canvas! Garfunkel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bodhidharma finish him?!
Garfunkel slips under a jab from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel throws a big shot that misses.
Bodhidharma throws a good cross that connects.
That has opened up Frank Garfunkel's cut even more.
Garfunkel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bodhidharma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Damo Bodhidharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bodhidharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garfunkel.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Garfunkel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garfunkel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garfunkel avoids the body shot from Bodhidharma.
Garfunkel avoids the head kick by Bodhidharma.
Garfunkel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bodhidharma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garfunkel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garfunkel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garfunkel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garfunkel landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel is looking to work some ground and pound but Bodhidharma has wrist control.
Garfunkel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bodhidharma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garfunkel is one step ahead there.
Bodhidharma working a defensive guard here.
Garfunkel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bodhidharma wants to sweep here but Garfunkel controlling him for the moment.
Garfunkel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bodhidharma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garfunkel chips away with some ground and pound.
Bodhidharma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel wants to control from the top but Bodhidharma keeps moving.
Bodhidharma wants to control but Garfunkel passes easily into half guard.
Bodhidharma wants to get back to full guard.
Garfunkel slows the pace down in half guard.
Garfunkel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garfunkel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bodhidharma tries to roll over but Garfunkel keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bodhidharma trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Garfunkel with shots to the head and body - Bodhidharma looks very uncomfortable down there.
Garfunkel avoids the attempt from Bodhidharma to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bodhidharma tries to roll over but Garfunkel keeps him under control.
Bodhidharma is trying to control but can't.
Garfunkel throws a strike but Bodhidharma avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bodhidharma controls Garfunkel momentarily but Garfunkel frees himself.
Garfunkel stopping the sweep attempt from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bodhidharma tries to get out of the position.
Garfunkel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garfunkel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bodhidharma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garfunkel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garfunkel won't allow Bodhidharma to sweep him here.
Bodhidharma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garfunkel wants to control from the top but Bodhidharma keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Garfunkel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bodhidharma takes a swing at Garfunkel's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel throws a lazy right hand but Bodhidharma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bodhidharma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bodhidharma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bodhidharma walks into a straight right hand from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel looks to score with a jab to the body but Bodhidharma is just out of range.
Garfunkel lands a lovely overhand right.
Bodhidharma throws a lazy right hand but Garfunkel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Bodhidharma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bodhidharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Garfunkel is just out of range.
Garfunkel with a hook.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses.
Garfunkel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bodhidharma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bodhidharma is looking to chop away at Garfunkel's legs.
Bodhidharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel tries to clinch up.
Garfunkel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garfunkel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garfunkel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bodhidharma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bodhidharma throws a sloppy head kick and Garfunkel moves out of range easily.
Bodhidharma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garfunkel cracks a nice hook into Bodhidharma's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garfunkel is out of range and Bodhidharma settles back down.
Garfunkel scores with a sloppy right hand. Bodhidharma should have avoided that one.
Bodhidharma is rocked!
BAM! Garfunkel delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bodhidharma like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Frank Garfunkel!
Frank Garfunkel is the new super heavyweight champion!
Frank Garfunkel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
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