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RFL 27: Claudiano vs Santos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All American (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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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Campion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, All American!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
American avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campion wants it to stay on the feet.
Campion misses with a double jab.
American lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Campion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Campion with the ground and pound but American regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Campion wants to stand up but American is controlling the position.
American tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.
American actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Campion has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
American trying to control here.
American wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well.
Campion seems to be working for a kimura but American defends the submission attempt.
Campion tries to stand and escape but American is controlling the position.
Campion wants to free his trapped foot but American is holding on for dear life with his legs.
American is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Campion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
American looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Campion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Campion's back!
American lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
American lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Campion hold on?!
American lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Campion hold on?!
Campion wants to control his opponent's hands but American gets his hands free.
Campion staying busy and making it hard for American to control.
American is hanging on to Campion's back as he tries to escape.
American lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campion manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Campion.
Campion working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells American's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
American pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campion is keeping the position for now.
American with a flurry of punches that miss.
American throws a strike but Campion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Campion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
American bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campion's guard.
Campion wants to improve his position but instead American has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
American sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campion defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion trying to control from the bottom.
American scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
American moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Campion.
American scoring with punches from side control.
American wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campion keeps working.
American in side control, throwing shots but Campion defends.
American throwing strikes but Campion manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but All American will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Campion misses with a combination
and Campion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
American uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Campion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
American lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campion circles away quickly and effectively.
Campion walks into a stiff left hand from American.
The fighters circle momentarily. American darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Campion misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from American misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American clobbers Campion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Campion.
American shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Campion is trying to defend but American finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Campion manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. American keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
American is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
American tries for a takedown. No joy.
Campion lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
American gets back to full guard.
American is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Campion is looking to control American's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campion avoid being mounted?
American is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
American scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Campion is trying to stand.
Campion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. American is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.
Campion blocking the ground and pound attempt from American.
Campion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with American in particular looking to stall.
American is thwarting Campion's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion wants to improve his position but American is controlling well.
American is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.
Campion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
American works over Campion with some ground and pound from guard.
American lands a couple of digs.
American works over Campion with some ground and pound from guard.
Campion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campion looking to hit a scissor sweep but American is one step ahead there.
American sitting in guard, not really doing much.
American throws an elbow that misses. Campion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in American's guard. Nice move by Campion!
American tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but All American will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
American will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
American fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Campion misses the target.
American scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campion.
American tries to keep at a distance but Campion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Campion lands a takedown into guard.
American bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campion's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
American working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Campion's head.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
American throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
American stands up over Campion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
American is pushing down on Campion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Campion is fighting to maintain full guard but American has managed to sneak the leg through.
American is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Campion pushes American off looking to stand but American dives back in and keeps control.
American takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Campion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Campion is pressing down on American's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American with a nice head shot there.
American wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving.
Campion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
All American has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campion striking off his back but it's not causing American any problems.
American wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
American connects with a couple of short punches.
Campion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in American's guard.
Campion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of American's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion throwing strikes but missing.
American is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campion defends well.
American has a closed guard, preventing Campion from standing up.
American tries to land a sweep but no joy.
All American is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campion trying to control but American is working from the bottom.
American has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
American looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four 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.
Campion connects with a couple of short punches.
American trying to keep a closed guard but Campion is proving a slippery customer.
Campion pushes down on American's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Campion prevents American from improving his position.
Campion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Campion seems to be working for a kimura but American defends the submission attempt.
Campion is looking for a kimura but American is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campion to get the leverage.
Thomas Campion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
American moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Thomas Campion.
I think American 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All American!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, All American made sure he mentioned Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Thomas Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fourth Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fourth Foot 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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Good wrestling
World class 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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fourth Foot!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Foot moves away and avoids it.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten throws a series of strikes that have Foot backpedaling.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten tries to clinch but Foot moves away
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutten tries to bum rush Foot with a series of wild strikes but Foot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten clinches up with Foot and pushes him back against the cage.
Foot breaks from the clinch.
Rutten moves in looking to clinch but Foot pushes him off.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutten rather than just go for the knockout.
Rutten tries to land a body kick
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foot.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten rushes Foot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but Foot won't allow it.
Rutten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Foot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutten looks to clinch
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Foot's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rutten throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten throws a right hand that misses
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Foot slips a jab from Rutten.
Fourth Foot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutten.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten throws a low kick but Foot moves out of range easily.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foot circles away quickly and effectively.
Foot moves out of range as Rutten throws a body kick.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten darts in and clinches Foot up against the cage.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Foot has the dominant position.
Foot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutten working aggressively here.
Rutten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foot has him pressed against the cage.
Foot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttens head.
A left hand lands to the body for Foot.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Foot has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Foot as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands a shoulder strike.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Foot has the dominant position.
Rutten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Foot breaks from the clinch.
Foot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten misses the jab.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foot slips a jab from Rutten.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Foot is out of range.
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Foot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch but Foot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten throws a wild body kick that Foot sees coming a mile off.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Foot blocks a leg kick.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Foot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there
and Foot counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rutten or perhaps it was just good defense by Foot, which made it look bad.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Foot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foot avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot checks a low kick from Rutten.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten darts in looking for a takedown but Foot gets double underhooks and turns Rutten into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Foot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Foot moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Foot slips the punch.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutten tries to clinch up but Foot circles away and keeps his distance.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foot counters with a left to the body.
Foot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foot wants it to stay on the feet.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Foot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foot is able to avoid easily.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foot.
Foot checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Foot circles away.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Foot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutten misses with a body punch
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten throws a body punch but Foot moves out of range.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot slips a straight right by Rutten.
Foot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Rutten connects with a looping right hand.
Rutten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foot's hands.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foot counters with a nice body shot.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Foot is just out of range.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foot checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Rutten - just one landing.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foot.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Foot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten lands a two punch combo.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foot circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Rutten lands a slapping body shot.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Foot. No joy for Rutten on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Foot moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a takedown
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Foot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Rutten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fourth Foot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutten throws a hook but Foot avoids it easily.
Foot blocks a leg kick.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Foot ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foot swivels and escapes.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten misses with a left hand
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch but Foot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Foot misses.
Foot slips under a jab.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foot as he jumps to the side.
Foot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Foot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bas Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!
An out of breath Bas Rutten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Fourth Foot spoke after the fight, saying 'I couldnt breath...that bastard was farting nasty...ask the ref !'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karjalainen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Poisonblack - Sun Shines Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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46
159 lbs
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163 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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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
42 - 20 - 6, fighting out of Hilo, Karim Chamakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Karjalainen lands a left and a right that send Chamakh crashing to the mat, dazed. Karjalainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chamakh is rocked!
It looks like Karim Chamakh has been cut.
The fighters circling - Karjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Chamakh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karjalainen drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Chamakh's head, knocking him out cold! Karjalainen is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teemu Karjalainen!
Teemu Karjalainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lahden Linkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Vinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linkki comes into the arena with Cypress Hill - Cuban Necktie blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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220 lbs
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195 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lahden Linkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigurd Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinci slips under a jab.
Vinci tries to counter by closing the distance.
Linkki throws out a loose jab but Vinci uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Linkki's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Linkki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Linkki misses with a two punch combination.
Vinci slips under a jab from Linkki.
A swing and a miss from Linkki.
Vinci avoids the body shot from Linkki.
Vinci shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Sigurd Vinci has been cut.
Linkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinci slips a jab from Linkki.
Linkki misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on Vinci's shoulder, as Vinci tries to avoid the shot.
Vinci drops his hands momentarily and Linkki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Linkki missing with a left hand there. Vinci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkki lands a nice shot that snaps Vinci's head back.
Linkki drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vinci right on the button. Vinci goes down! Linkki follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Linkki gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahden Linkki!
Lahden Linkki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenalemodisa Mabogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buchanan has chosen Wait and Bleed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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39
201 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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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
27 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabogo goes for a double leg but Buchanan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buchanan continues to drive forward.
Mabogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buchanan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mabogo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mabogo drops Buchanan with a right and a left! Mabogo comes rushing in but Buchanan regains his composure and manages to keep Mabogo in guard.
Buchanan is rocked!
It looks like Paul Buchanan has been cut.
Mabogo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can Mabogo finish him?
Mabogo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mabogo stalling.
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Buchanan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buchanan is looking for a sweep. Mabogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mabogo is taking a breather. Buchanan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Buchanan moves into full guard.
Mabogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mabogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mabogo postures up.
Buchanan wants to sweep here but Mabogo controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabogo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabogo cracks Buchanan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mabogo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Buchanan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mabogo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo very nearly forgot to thank SHINTO amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
149 lbs
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137 lbs
25 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldo Claudiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santos has clasped his hands together around Claudiano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Claudiano tries to improve position but can't.
Santos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano is trying to work for a sweep but Santos has mounted him!
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Claudiano is looking to escape.
Claudiano's coaches at Brazilian Elite Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Claudiano is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Claudiano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Claudiano wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Claudiano can't escape the position.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos goes for an armbar but Claudiano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Claudiano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Claudiano throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claudiano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Claudiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Claudiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claudiano landing some decent shots from guard.
Claudiano works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Claudiano works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano throws a big elbow that misses.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod.
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.
Santos shoots in and bounces Claudiano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Claudiano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudiano is retaining full guard.
Claudiano pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into side control.
Santos trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano gets full guard.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Santos 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claudiano keeps working.
Claudiano tries to improve position but can't.
Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Claudiano's legs.
Claudiano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos's best efforts.
Claudiano keeping control of the position.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Claudiano!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano holds on for dear life.
Claudiano wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Claudiano clinches.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Claudiano regains guard immediately.
Claudiano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Claudiano is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Claudiano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Claudiano lands a big shot there that rocks Santos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Claudiano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Claudiano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Santos looks a forlorn figure.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Claudiano lands a big elbow.
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Claudiano with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano landing strikes from the mount.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano scoring with strikes but Santos is staying in there.
Santos can't escape the position.
Claudiano is landing with some decent strikes but Santos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Claudiano prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Claudiano is landing with some decent strikes but Santos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Claudiano landing shots from mount.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos regains half guard.
Claudiano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Claudiano lands a nice short elbow.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Claudiano.
Claudiano seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldo Claudiano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gustavo Santos!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen How We Do as his entrance music. Monkey Business had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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31
300 lbs
29 - 11 - 0 |
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278 lbs
33 - 10 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, William Burns!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Business on that attempt.
Business takes one to the chin there.
Business keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Business shoots in.
Business shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Business's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Business shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burns fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Monkey Business has been cut.
Business shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Business manages to avoid it.
Business moves away from the strike by Burns.
Business shoots in looking for a takedown. Burns tries to sprawl out of it but Business keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Business goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Business on that attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Business.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Business.
Burns wants to improve his position but Business is controlling well.
Burns trying to hold on to Business's head to control him but Business postures up.
Business is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Business to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
Business is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Business eventually gives up the hold.
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Business.
Business is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Business missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to control but Business is keeping busy.
Business is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Business trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Business is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Burns wants to improve his position but Business is controlling well.
Business thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burns's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burns wants to improve his position but Business is controlling well.
Business is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
Business is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Business looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Business is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Business is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Business in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monkey Business's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Business slips a straight right by Burns.
Burns works the jab nicely.
Business closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Business lands in his opponent's guard.
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Business manages to get himself to full guard.
Burns trying to control but Business is working from the bottom.
Burns won't allow Business to sweep him here.
Business trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business trying to control the position here.
Business wants to hit a switch here but Burns passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Business there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business is trying to escape the mount.
Burns lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Business in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Business can't escape the position.
Burns lands a big shot there that rocks Business but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Monkey Business's cut is getting worse.
Oooh a big shot lands for Burns! Business is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William Burns!
William Burns was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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pop
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