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LH13: Strife vs Luigiano PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Joutsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jari Joutsen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jari Joutsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Winters!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters 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.
Winters is working Joutsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winters trying to control but Joutsen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Winters trying to control but Joutsen is working from the bottom.
Joutsen pulls Winters in to control the position.
Joutsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joutsen wants to stand up but Winters is controlling him.
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Joutsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joutsen throws out a loose jab but Winters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joutsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joutsen throws an overhand right that lands on Winters's shoulder, as Winters tries to avoid the shot.
Joutsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joutsen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jack Winters has been cut.
Joutsen looks to land a right hand but Winters moved out of range.
Joutsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winters moves away from the strike by Joutsen.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joutsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winters drops his hands momentarily and Joutsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Winters's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Winters's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joutsen throws out a powerful jab.
Joutsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joutsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Winters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joutsen lands with a straight right. Winters didn't see that one coming.
Winters has a takedown stuffed.
Joutsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joutsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.
Winters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winters gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Joutsen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Joutsen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roe Jogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Bronie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronie has chosen Dude Love as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Roe Jogan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roe Jogan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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177 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roe Jogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christopher Bronie!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jogan missing with a left hand there. Bronie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jogan misses with a hook.
Jogan connects with a crisp jab.
Bronie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Jogan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronie tries to score with a low kick but Jogan moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Jogan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jogan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jogan avoids the head kick by Bronie.
Bronie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jogan to score with a decent uppercut.
Jogan throws a hook but Bronie avoids it easily.
Bronie moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronie tightens his grip and picks Jogan up, before dumping him to the ground. Jogan manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jogan wants to get back to his feet but Bronie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bronie 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. Bronie seems to have locked his on tight now - Jogan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bronie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Christopher Bronie!
A very excited looking Christopher Bronie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kshymensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Kshymensky had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Desmond Fairbanks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesse Kshymensky 's chin.
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesse Kshymensky !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Desmond Fairbanks!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbanks shoots in for a takedown but Kshymensky shows good takedown defense.
Kshymensky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fairbanks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kshymensky on his heels. He'll look to pass Kshymensky 's guard now, I'm sure.
Fairbanks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kshymensky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kshymensky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fairbanks controlling from the top position.
Fairbanks wants to pass the guard but Kshymensky is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks passes Kshymensky 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kshymensky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fairbanks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fairbanks's back!
Kshymensky not allowing Fairbanks to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Fairbanks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kshymensky is trying to stick to Fairbanks's back but Fairbanks is turning into Kshymensky . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kshymensky 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks passes Kshymensky 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fairbanks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fairbanks wants to pass the guard but Kshymensky is defending well.
Fairbanks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fairbanks uses his free foot to push down on Kshymensky 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kshymensky .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks moves to the back position.
Fairbanks controlling the position well here. Kshymensky rolled but Fairbanks kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fairbanks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kshymensky is defending well though. Fairbanks let's go of the attempt for now.
Kshymensky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fairbanks on the ground.
Kshymensky tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fairbanks is looking to control Kshymensky but Kshymensky is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kshymensky covering up well and avoiding damage.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fairbanks has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kshymensky 's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kshymensky wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Kshymensky 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairbanks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fairbanks controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fairbanks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kshymensky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fairbanks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kshymensky is fending him off so far but Fairbanks persists. Nope, Kshymensky circles away and we're back to standing.
Kshymensky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kshymensky wants to land a leg kick but Fairbanks is out of range.
Fairbanks misses with a takedown
and Kshymensky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fairbanks shoots in looking for a takedown. Kshymensky tries to sprawl out of it but Fairbanks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kshymensky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fairbanks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jesse Kshymensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Fairbanks.
No luck for Fairbanks with that takedown attempt.
Fairbanks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kshymensky 's waist but Kshymensky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fairbanks off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kshymensky .
Fairbanks darts in looking for a takedown but Kshymensky gets double underhooks and turns Fairbanks into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Kshymensky as Fairbanks shoots in.
Fairbanks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kshymensky avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kshymensky tests Fairbanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kshymensky gets a clinch.
Fairbanks decides to pull guard.
Kshymensky lands a couple of digs.
Fairbanks is trying to keep Kshymensky in close.
Kshymensky trying to control but Fairbanks is working from the bottom.
Kshymensky cracks Fairbanks with a solid left hand.
Fairbanks controlling the position.
Kshymensky wanted to stand there but Fairbanks had control of the position.
Fairbanks keeping moving, preventing Kshymensky from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairbanks is on top in guard.
Fairbanks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fairbanks passes Kshymensky 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kshymensky controlling the position well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fairbanks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kshymensky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks trying to mount his opponent but Kshymensky defends it.
Desmond Fairbanks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kshymensky tries to roll over but Fairbanks keeps him under control.
Fairbanks uses his free foot to push down on Kshymensky 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kshymensky .
Fairbanks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fairbanks wants to control the pace but Kshymensky is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairbanks moves to the back position.
Fairbanks biding his time, controlling Kshymensky .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Kshymensky will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fairbanks fails with the takedown
and Kshymensky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fairbanks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kshymensky circles away.
Kshymensky throws a big counter combination but Fairbanks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fairbanks misses with a takedown attempt
and Kshymensky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jesse Kshymensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Fairbanks.
Fairbanks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kshymensky as he avoids it easily.
Kshymensky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kshymensky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fairbanks enables Kshymensky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fairbanks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fairbanks controlling the position.
Fairbanks working a defensive guard here.
Kshymensky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kshymensky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kshymensky trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairbanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairbanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kshymensky manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks won't allow Kshymensky to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairbanks stands and throws Kshymensky 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fairbanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kshymensky keeps working.
Fairbanks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fairbanks moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kshymensky has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Kshymensky trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fairbanks controlling the positon.
Fairbanks is looking for the choke from the back position but Kshymensky is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fairbanks working for a choke but Kshymensky is defending well.
Kshymensky trying to control the hands but Fairbanks breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Fairbanks tries to keep control of the position but Kshymensky is staying busy.
Fairbanks is not going to allow Kshymensky to sit and survive in this position.
Fairbanks is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Desmond Fairbanks.
I think Fairbanks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Fairbanks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Rovanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Caelum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rovanov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. On his way into the cage it seems that Maxim Rovanov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Maxim Rovanov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxim Rovanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominic Caelum!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovanov looks for a takedown but Caelum sprawls well.
Rovanov swinging wildly here.
Caelum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rovanov manages to avoid it.
Rovanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caelum avoids it really well and circles away.
Caelum tries to counter with a clinch but Rovanov shakes him off and moves away.
Caelum clinches up with Rovanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Caelum misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Rovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caelum throws an elbow but it misses.
Rovanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Caelum is defending well.
Rovanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Caelum is keeping busy.
Caelum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caelum throws a head kick that misses.
Rovanov missing with a left hand there. Caelum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rovanov closes the distance and pushes Caelum back into the cage.
Rovanov avoids the elbow strike from Caelum, against the cage.
Caelum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caelum slips under a jab from Rovanov.
Rovanov gets caught napping as Caelum dives in and scores a takedown. Rovanov manages to retain guard.
Rovanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Caelum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Caelum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rovanov is trying to keep Caelum in close.
Rovanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rovanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Rovanov has momentary wrist control but Caelum slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caelum tries to stand but Rovanov is controlling from the bottom.
Caelum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caelum passes into half guard.
Caelum not doing much here.
Let's hope that Caelum has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Caelum is going to stand back up.
Caelum tries to pass to full mount but Rovanov defends it.
Caelum blocks the strikes from Rovanov.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caelum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rovanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rovanov tries to kick Caelum off but Caelum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Caelum trying to control the pace.
Rovanov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Caelum manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Rovanov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rovanov wants to control but Caelum is having none of it.
Rovanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Caelum landing shots from mount.
Rovanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Caelum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rovanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rovanov is working to get back to half guard.
Rovanov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rovanov is breathing heavily.
Caelum lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Caelum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Caelum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rovanov is working for takedown but Caelum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rovanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Caelum prevents it.
Caelum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rovanov misses with a right hand
and Caelum counters with a one-two to the body.
Caelum clinches.
Rovanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caelum smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Rovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caelum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rovanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Rovanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Caelum trying to control but Rovanov is working from the bottom.
Caelum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Caelum tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caelum is trying to get an arm triangle but Rovanov is defending well.
Rovanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Caelum asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rovanov tries to improve position but can't.
Caelum wants to stand but Rovanov has his arm trapped.
Rovanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caelum working the ground and pound from side control.
Rovanov wants to control but Caelum postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rovanov strikes from the bottom but Caelum takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Rovanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Caelum controlling from mount.
Rovanov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rovanov is looking to improve his position but Caelum isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caelum blocks Rovanov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Caelum controlling from mount.
Caelum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caelum wants to stand but Rovanov is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Caelum lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Caelum lands a couple of good shots and Rovanov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rovanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Caelum just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Caelum is looking for the choke from the back position but Rovanov is controlling his hands well.
Rovanov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Caelum looking for the choke from the back.
Caelum is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Caelum gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Caelum gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Caelum apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanov throws the left hand but Caelum avoids the punch easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Caelum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rovanov is trying to buck Caelum off.
Caelum in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Caelum scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rovanov to see if he's OK.
Caelum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rovanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Caelum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rovanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rovanov misses with a looping right.
Caelum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caelum is chipping away with strikes.
Caelum cracks Rovanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Caelum controlling the position.
Rovanov is trying to improve his position.
Caelum is staying tight to Rovanov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Caelum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caelum tries to stand but Rovanov is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanov is trying to work for a sweep but Caelum has mounted him!
Rovanov is bucking up trying to escape but Caelum cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Caelum looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rovanov is looking to improve his position but Caelum isn't that keen on the idea.
Caelum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caelum looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rovanov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Caelum tries to control but Rovanov wriggling away.
Maxim Rovanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caelum content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Caelum.
Caelum wants to control the pace but Rovanov is squirming around nicely.
Rovanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rovanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Caelum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rovanov is trying to reverse the position but instead Caelum has taken his back - oops!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caelum is cranking Rovanov's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Rovanov! He's tightened the choke and Rovanov is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominic Caelum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Railgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Dovik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Dovik told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Railgun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Dovik!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Railgun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dovik as he jumps to the side.
Dovik throws out a loose jab but Railgun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dovik misses with a straight right.
Dovik scores with a jab to the head.
Railgun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Railgun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dovik dips to his left and cracks Railgun with an uppercut!
Ronald Railgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Railgun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Railgun wants to free his trapped foot but Dovik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dovik tries to roll over but Railgun keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Railgun seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dovik is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronald Railgun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bylund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Bylund is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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163 lbs
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174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Cormier !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Bylund!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier defending well as Bylund loads up on a big left hand.
Bylund's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bylund's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cormier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cormier staying out of range there.
Bylund missing with a left hand there. Cormier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bylund looks to score with a jab to the body but Cormier is just out of range.
Cormier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bylund moves out of range of the strikes.
Cormier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bylund.
Bylund fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cormier ducks under a wild hook from Bylund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier slips a straight right by Bylund.
Bylund thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Cormier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cormier looks to land a left hand but Bylund moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Bylund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Cormier .
Bylund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cormier throws an overhand right that lands on Bylund's shoulder, as Bylund tries to avoid the shot.
Bylund throws an overhand right that lands on Cormier 's shoulder, as Cormier tries to avoid the shot.
Bylund looks to land a combination but Cormier avoids it well.
Bylund misses with a right hand
letting Cormier counter with a right hand.
Bylund moves into range and clinches up with Cormier .
Cormier throws a punch but it's blocked by Bylund.
Bylund takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cormier .
Bylund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bylund tries to throw a body punch but Cormier avoids it by throwing Bylund back against the cage.
Bylund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cormier s head.
Bylund pushes Cormier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bylund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bylund scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormier blocking some punches.
Bylund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bylund lands with a short shot to the head.
Bylund struggles to land a body shot inside as Cormier controls his hands.
Bylund lands with a right to the head.
Bylund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cormier lands with a right to the head.
Bylund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bylund is working Cormier over against the cage.
Bylund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cormier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cormier prevents a body shot from Bylund.
Cormier misses with the head strike.
Bylund tries to work over Cormier 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Bylund.
Bylund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cormier s head.
Bylund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Cormier is rocked!
Bylund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Cormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bylund misses with a punch on the inside.
Cormier blocking some punches.
Bylund working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Bylund fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bylund.
Bylund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bylund throws a head punch that misses.
Bylund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cormier seems to have got his legs back now.
Bylund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Cormier 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bylund fails to land.
Cormier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bylund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bylund blocking some punches.
Cormier 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cormier misses with the head strike.
Bylund throws a punch but it's blocked by Cormier .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bylund.
Bylund misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cormier .
A right hook to the body lands for Bylund.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Bylund pushes Cormier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bylund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bylund prevents Cormier from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bylund.
Bylund misses with a punch on the inside.
Cormier wants to break free but Bylund has control.
Cormier prevents a body shot from Bylund.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bylund scores with a hook to the body.
Bylund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Bylund cracks Cormier with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bylund misses with some punches.
Bylund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bylund creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cormier with a big uppercut! Cormier tries to clinch up but Bylund pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cormier to the mat! Cormier covers up and Bylund unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Bylund!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Harrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Baha Men - Island Boy. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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211 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Omar Harrak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Tom Mitchell has been cut.
Harrak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchell.
Harrak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Harrak throws a shot to the body.
Mitchell throws a jab when Harrak was well out of range.
Harrak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mitchell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harrak counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mitchell. Mitchell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrak stuns Mitchell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrak scores with a hook to the body. Mitchell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harrak lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrak cracks Mitchell with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mitchell tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Harrak pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mitchell is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Harrak!
Omar Harrak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igor Laponov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Laponov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcos Souza!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laponov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Laponov ducks down to avoid it.
Laponov fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laponov is defended easily by Souza.
Laponov throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Souza is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laponov has time to react.
Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laponov walks into a straight right hand from Souza.
Laponov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laponov throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
Marcos Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza cracks Laponov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Laponov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Souza finish him?
Laponov is rocked!
It looks like Igor Laponov has been cut.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Laponov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Laponov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Laponov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcos Souza!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keoji Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Dodson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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152 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Dodson !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keoji Takahashi !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dodson is trying to defend but Takahashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takahashi is trying for a kimura here. Dodson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Takahashi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keoji Takahashi !
Keoji Takahashi is the new featherweight champion!
Keoji Takahashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Luigiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mario Luigiano!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luigiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strife.
A shot to the body from Luigiano misses
and Strife counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luigiano misses with an uppercut.
Strife throws an off balance right hand
and Strife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luigiano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luigiano. Strife does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strife showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luigiano.
Strife fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strife looks to throw the jab but Luigiano is out of range.
Cloud Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luigiano ducks right into an uppercut from Strife.
Luigiano misses with an uppercut.
Luigiano punishes Strife's body with a nice straight punch.
Strife seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strife connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strife connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luigiano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strife's head.
Luigiano throws a big shot that misses.
Strife jabs at Luigiano's body.
Strife lands with a cross.
Strife scores with a hook.
Strife lands with a right hand.
Strife lands a big uppercut and Luigiano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luigiano looks OK. Strife waves Luigiano back to his feet!
Luigiano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luigiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Strife is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strife throws a lazy right hand but Luigiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Luigiano misses.
Strife lands a big uppercut and Luigiano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luigiano looks OK. Strife waves Luigiano back to his feet!
Luigiano is still on wobbly legs! Can Strife finish him?
Strife looks to land a right hand but Luigiano moved out of range.
Luigiano seems to have recovered his senses.
Luigiano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strife takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luigiano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luigiano.
Luigiano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strife looks to land a left hand but Luigiano moved out of range nicely.
Strife looks to land a left hand but Luigiano moved out of range nicely.
Luigiano misses with a straight left.
Luigiano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Luigiano.
Luigiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strife ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luigiano moves away.
Luigiano throws a big shot that misses.
Luigiano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strife throws a right hand that Luigiano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luigiano also avoids with ease.
Strife throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luigiano! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Luigiano.
A big left from Strife misses.
Luigiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strife manages to avoid it.
Strife swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strife connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luigiano. Luigiano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strife connects with a crisp jab.
Luigiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Strife throws a shot from downtown. Luigiano moves away and avoids it.
Strife listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strife bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luigiano misses with a wild body shot.
Strife tries to close the distance and clinch but Luigiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luigiano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strife uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luigiano.
Strife connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luigiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strife.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luigiano throws a body punch but Strife moves out of range.
Luigiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strife tries to clinch there but Luigiano circles away.
Luigiano slips under a jab from Strife.
A countering left hand to the body from Luigiano misses.
Strife tries to clinch but Luigiano moves out of range.
Strife lunges at Luigiano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luigiano's hand.
A shot to the liver by Luigiano. Beautiful body shot.
Strife lands a jab to Luigiano's midsection.
Strife misses the jab.
Luigiano misses with a body shot
letting Strife counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strife misses with a hook.
Luigiano loads up on a big right hand but Strife slips the punch.
Strife misses with a wild body shot.
Luigiano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cloud Strife dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strife scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strife moves into the clinch successfully.
Strife can't find room to land a body shot as Luigiano controls the action.
Luigiano tries to throw a body punch but Strife avoids it by throwing Luigiano back against the cage.
Luigiano lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strife.
Luigiano tries to throw a body punch but Strife avoids it by throwing Luigiano back against the cage.
Strife blocking some punches.
Luigiano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strife throws a right hand that misses
enabling Luigiano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luigiano 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.
Luigiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strife momentarily.
Strife takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strife is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luigiano can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Strife.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strife clobbers Luigiano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Luigiano misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luigiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strife gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strife tries a body shot but Luigiano blocks it.
Luigiano misses with a body punch.
Luigiano lands with a right to the head.
Luigiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strifes head.
Strife working aggressively here.
Luigiano breaks the clinch.
Cloud Strife is winning the standup battle so far.
Luigiano misses with a looping right.
Strife misses the jab.
Strife scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strife misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strife.
Strife tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luigiano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife cracks a nice hook into Luigiano's ribs.
Strife slips a jab from Luigiano.
Luigiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strife dips to his left and cracks Luigiano with an uppercut!
Luigiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Strife is just out of range.
Luigiano throws a looping overhand right but Strife ducks down to avoid it.
Strife wants to clinch.
Luigiano lands a right hook to the body.
Luigiano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife loads up on a big right hand but Luigiano slips the punch.
Strife uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strife throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luigiano is breathing heavily.
Luigiano misses with a body shot.
Luigiano lands a nice hook to Strife's body. Strife takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strife tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luigiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luigiano misses with a looping left.
Strife tests Luigiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luigiano throws a sloppy body shot
and Strife counters with a nice uppercut.
Luigiano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strife's hands.
Luigiano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strife forces Luigiano back against the cage and clinches.
Strife lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luigiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luigiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luigiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strife lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Strife on the inside.
Luigiano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strife creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strife throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strife tries a body shot but Luigiano blocks it.
Strife drops Luigiano onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Luigiano is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Strife pushes Luigiano against the cage. Strife is working some dirty boxing. Strife pushes off with a quick right hook! Luigiano goes down! Luigiano tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Strife moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cloud Strife!
Cloud Strife retains his heavyweight title!
Mario Luigiano spoke after the fight, saying 'The kid did good, congrats - but god he needs a stylist.'.
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