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Saturday Night Pride Fights 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjo Clifton (ranked 4709 p4p, 530 weight class) and TJ Goodard (ranked 7419 p4p, 686 weight class). Clifton comes to the ring accompanied by Gassed up. Goodard has chosen A Sight to Behold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjo Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, TJ Goodard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodard moves into the clinch.
Goodard breaks from the clinch.
Goodard tries to sprawl but Clifton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Goodard looking for submissions off his back.
Goodard wants to improve his position but Clifton is controlling well.
Clifton with the ground and pound but Goodard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goodard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clifton manages to get himself to full guard.
Clifton has momentary wrist control but Goodard slips an elbow through the middle.
Goodard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clifton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodard is aware though and is defending well.
Clifton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clifton has his foot on Goodard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodard works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clifton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodard is aware though and is defending well.
Goodard stays in close to Clifton's body and controls the position.
Goodard wants to pass the guard but Clifton is keeping the position.
Goodard postures up and lands a big shot to Clifton's brow.
Clifton working for a triangle but Goodard defends it easily.
Goodard 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.
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.
Goodard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clifton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodard is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clifton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goodard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clifton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clifton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goodard passes into half guard.
Clifton is looking to get back to full guard here but Goodard has managed to pass to side control instead.
Clifton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clifton to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clifton enables Goodard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clifton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Goodard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clifton has a closed guard, preventing Goodard from standing up.
Goodard trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clifton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodard controlling from the top position.
Clifton trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodard stays in close to Clifton's body and controls the position.
Clifton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goodard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clifton is looking for a triangle here but Goodard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodard tries to stand but Clifton is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Goodard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clifton gets caught flat footed, as Goodard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goodard trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clifton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goodard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goodard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodard is continuing to stall.
Clifton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodard is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodard is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodard 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.
Goodard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goodard wants to get up but he can't break Clifton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goodard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clifton to score with a decent uppercut.
Goodard moves into range and clinches up with Clifton.
Goodard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Goodard manages to end up in side control.
Clifton explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Goodard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clifton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clifton wants to get back to his feet but Goodard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goodard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clifton has an active guard here but Goodard has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodard seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton is trying to stand.
Clifton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodard controlling the action here.
Goodard wants to pass the guard but Clifton is defending well.
Clifton is looking to escape.
Goodard is looking for a kimura here.
Goodard content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clifton trying to control from the bottom.
Clifton throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Goodard manages to pass to side control.
Clifton tries to escape but Goodard is in control.
Goodard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clifton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goodard connects with a decent elbow.
Goodard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Goodard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Goodard shoots in and gets a takedown into Clifton's guard.
Goodard 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.
Clifton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodard 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clifton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goodard stacks Clifton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goodard!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clifton tries to buck Goodard off but Goodard is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton bucks up and tries to throw Goodard off but instead Goodard has got his back!
Clifton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goodard's guard. Nice work there by Clifton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodard is adopting a defensive guard.
Clifton trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clifton stands and throws Goodard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clifton wants to stand but Goodard is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clifton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goodard defends it well.
Goodard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Clifton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goodard is just riding it out for now. Clifton eventually gives up the hold.
Goodard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clifton pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goodard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goodard moves into full guard.
Clifton wants to control from the top but Goodard keeps moving.
Clifton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goodard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goodard working a defensive guard here.
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.
Goodard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clifton can't keep his opponent in guard - Goodard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clifton is trying to stand.
Clifton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Clifton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodard pulls his head out easily.
Goodard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Goodard 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Goodard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goodard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for TJ Goodard!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for TJ Goodard!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for TJ Goodard!
TJ Goodard wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking TJ Goodard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Adams (ranked 6985 p4p, 727 weight class) and Ginekes Poutanes (ranked 6157 p4p, 693 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ginekes Poutanes!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutanes lands a slapping body shot.
Poutanes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poutanes rushes Adams and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Adams is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Poutanes piles on the pressure and Adams crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ginekes Poutanes!
Ginekes Poutanes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Saloedko (ranked 5647 p4p, 203 weight class) and Norris Norton (ranked 9926 p4p, 301 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Saloedko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Norris Norton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saloedko moves into the clinch.
Saloedko stalls.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Saloedko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Saloedko has him pressed against the ropes.
Norton is pressed up against the ropes. Saloedko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norton down to the mat. Norton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Saloedko shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Saloedko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saloedko moves into the clinch.
Saloedko wants to take the fight to the mat but Norton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Saloedko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saloedko stalls.
Saloedko gets control of Norton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saloedko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saloedko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saloedko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Norton is looking to pass into half guard but Saloedko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saloedko is in guard.
Saloedko is looking to work some ground and pound but Norton has wrist control.
Norton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saloedko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saloedko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saloedko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saloedko is defended easily by Norton.
Norton sizes up Saloedko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saloedko.
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Norton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saloedko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saloedko.
Norton can't break the clinch.
Saloedko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saloedko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norton is defending well for now.
Saloedko tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Norton tries to break the clinch but Saloedko is controlling the position.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Saloedko has him pressed against the ropes.
Saloedko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saloedko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norton wants to control from the top but Saloedko keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saloedko is on top in guard.
Saloedko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Norton trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Saloedko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saloedko moves into range and clinches up with Norton.
Saloedko breaks from the clinch.
Timur Saloedko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Saloedko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saloedko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saloedko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norton pinned against the ropes. Norton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saloedko fails to land the takedown.
Norton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Saloedko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saloedko closes the distance and clinches up with Norton, looking for a takedown. Saloedko pushes Norton against the ropes but Norton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saloedko.
Saloedko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norton manages to circle out of the way.
Saloedko shoots in but Norton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saloedko shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saloedko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saloedko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Norton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saloedko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Saloedko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saloedko breaks from the clinch.
Norris Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saloedko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saloedko somewhat.
Norris Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saloedko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.
Norton wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
Norton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saloedko eats them both and turns towards Norton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Timur Saloedko has been cut.
Saloedko throws a head kick that misses.
Saloedko tries to land a leg kick but Norton saw it coming and moves away.
Norton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Norris Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saloedko drives through and clinches with Norton against the ropes.
Saloedko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Saloedko is controlling him.
Norton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saloedko decides to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Norton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saloedko controlling the position.
Saloedko can't keep his opponent in guard - Norton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Norton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saloedko manages to get to full guard.
Saloedko wants to get back to his feet but Norton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Norton trying to control but Saloedko is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saloedko looking for a guillotine here but Norton defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Saloedko's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Norton.
Saloedko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norton manages to circle out of the way.
Norton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saloedko circles away quickly and effectively.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saloedko.
Saloedko misses with a wild body shot.
Saloedko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Saloedko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Norton uses from the top position.
Norton trying to control but Saloedko is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saloedko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norton is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saloedko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Norton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saloedko.
Norton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saloedko keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Norton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saloedko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norton trying to control the action but Saloedko is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Saloedko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saloedko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Norton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Norton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saloedko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saloedko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saloedko is trying to work for a sweep but Norton has mounted him!
Norton working for a guillotine from mount but Saloedko is in no mood to give up.
Saloedko tries to lock up and control but Norton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Norton forces the positional change into back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saloedko is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saloedko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Timur Saloedko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saloedko is looking to get to half guard.
Norton takes Saloedko's back.
Saloedko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Norton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saloedko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Norton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norton 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Norris Norton wins by unanimous decision!
Norris Norton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorg Hrjinski (ranked 8698 p4p, 728 weight class) and Francisco Junior (ranked 4523 p4p, 513 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorg Hrjinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Junior!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hrjinski quickly recovers to half guard.
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hrjinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior prevents Hrjinski from improving his position.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Hrjinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Junior controlling the action here.
Hrjinski won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hrjinski keeps working.
Hrjinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hrjinski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrjinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrjinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hrjinski is keeping the position for now.
Hrjinski trying to control the position.
Hrjinski keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hrjinski tries to improve position but can't.
Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hrjinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hrjinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hrjinski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking for a kimura but Hrjinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Junior is looking to pass Hrjinski's guard but actually Hrjinski recovers to full guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrjinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Hrjinski is keeping the position.
Junior wants to control from the top but Hrjinski keeps moving.
Junior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hrjinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Junior stands and throws Hrjinski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hrjinski is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hrjinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hrjinski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Junior's guard! Nice work there by Hrjinski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Junior dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hrjinski gets caught napping as Junior dives in and scores a takedown. Hrjinski manages to retain guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Junior stops Hrjinski from standing up.
Hrjinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Junior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Junior advances nicely into full mount.
Junior is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hrjinski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hrjinski!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Hrjinski defends easily.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrjinski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Junior working for submissions but it's allowed Hrjinski to get to half guard.
Hrjinski trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hrjinski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Hrjinski looks to land a strike but Junior avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hrjinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hrjinski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hrjinski wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Francisco Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior wants to sweep here but Hrjinski controlling him for the moment.
Hrjinski looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrjinski trying to move into half guard but instead Junior has managed to sweep!
Junior wants to control from the top but Hrjinski keeps moving.
Hrjinski keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Hrjinski keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hrjinski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hrjinski postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hrjinski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior is trying to control the position but Hrjinski postures up.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hrjinski is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Francisco Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hrjinski tries to clinch up
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Junior is pressing down on Hrjinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hrjinski is holding on for now.
Hrjinski wants to get back to full guard.
Junior is looking for a kimura but Hrjinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Hrjinski is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hrjinski avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hrjinski defends it well.
Junior uses his free foot to push down on Hrjinski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hrjinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Junior wants to control the pace but Hrjinski is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hrjinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Junior avoids the attempt from Hrjinski to control.
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.
Hrjinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior tries to control but Hrjinski wriggling away.
Hrjinski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Junior.
Hrjinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hrjinski is working to get back to half guard.
Junior has hold of Hrjinski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hrjinski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hrjinski is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Junior extends the arm and Hrjinski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Shawcross (ranked 6176 p4p, 631 weight class) and Coach Eddie Boxing (ranked 5259 p4p, 561 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Shawcross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coach Eddie Boxing!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxing moves into range and clinches up with Shawcross.
Boxing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxing can't find room to land a body shot as Shawcross controls the action.
Shawcross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxing misses with a punch to the body.
Shawcross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxing.
Shawcross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boxing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shawcross decides to pull guard.
Shawcross pulls Boxing in close to prevent any damage.
Shawcross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing trying to control but Shawcross is working from the bottom.
Boxing is fighting to break Shawcross's control of his arms but Shawcross is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shawcross looking to control.
Shawcross is really struggling to control Boxing but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boxing trying to control the position from guard on top but Shawcross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Boxing.
Coach Eddie Boxing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxing avoids the head kick by Shawcross.
Boxing lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxing clinches up against the ropes.
Shawcross blocks an uppercut.
Shawcross tries to score a body lock takedown but Boxing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boxing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boxing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Boxing lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Boxing.
Boxing works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Boxing - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxing.
Boxing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxing is pressed up against the ropes. Shawcross has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boxing down to the mat. Boxing avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Shawcross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxing keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shawcross walks into a straight right hand from Boxing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawcross gets tackled into the ropes by Boxing. Boxing maintains the clinch.
Boxing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shawcross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boxing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shawcross blocking some punches.
Shawcross blocks a body shot from Boxing.
Boxing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shawcross backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boxing fails to land.
Boxing tries to throw a body punch but Shawcross avoids it by throwing Boxing back against the ropes.
Shawcross is trying to push Boxing away but Boxing has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Shawcross tries for a takedown but Boxing manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxing.
A short body shot lands from Boxing as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Boxing.
Shawcross drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boxing gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shawcross wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxing.
Good body shot from Boxing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxing.
Shawcross blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shawcross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boxing is leaning against Shawcross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxing scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxing throws a head punch that misses.
Boxing can't find room to land a body shot as Shawcross controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coach Eddie Boxing 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boxing moves into the clinch successfully.
Boxing avoiding damage as Shawcross throws knees to the body.
Boxing lands a shoulder strike.
Boxing lands a nice uppercut.
Boxing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shawcross's efforts to push away.
Boxing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shawcross has Boxing pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Boxing manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Boxing.
Boxing gets through Shawcross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxing swings wildly with an uppercut but Shawcross uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Boxing on the inside.
Boxing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shawcross backwards.
Shawcross is trying to pull guard but Boxing has him pressed against the ropes.
Shawcross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxing.
Boxing swings wildly with an uppercut but Shawcross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxing can't find room to land a body shot as Shawcross controls the action.
Shawcross is trying to pull guard but Boxing has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Shawcross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shawcross backwards.
Shawcross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boxing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boxing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxing lands with a light punch inside.
Boxing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shawcross pulls guard successfully.
Boxing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shawcross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shawcross has Boxing pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing trying to control but Shawcross is working from the bottom.
Shawcross managing to control the position.
Shawcross striking off his back but it's not causing Boxing any problems.
Boxing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shawcross is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawcross shoots in for a takedown but Boxing shows good takedown defense.
Good exchange - Boxing coming out on top.
Boxing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shawcross wants to clinch up but Boxing keeps it at a distance.
Boxing lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxing misses the target.
Boxing scores with a sloppy right hand. Shawcross should have avoided that one.
Coach Eddie Boxing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxing looks to land a combination but Shawcross avoids it well.
Shawcross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boxing manages to circle out of the way.
Boxing lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxing scores with a body shot.
Shawcross walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boxing scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxing misses with a wild body shot.
Boxing misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing has closed the distance and engaged Shawcross in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boxing.
Boxing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shawcross tries to pull guard but Boxing holds him up against the ropes and eventually Shawcross drops back down to his feet.
Boxing lands a body punch.
Boxing lands a hook that snaps the head of Shawcross backwards.
Shawcross tries to pull guard but Boxing holds him up against the ropes and eventually Shawcross drops back down to his feet.
Boxing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxing.
Boxing cracks Shawcross with a nice body shot.
Boxing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shawcross just leaning against Boxing, taking a breather.
Boxing lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coach Eddie Boxing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boxing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Boxing scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxing is stalling here.
Boxing misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxing working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shawcross.
Boxing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shawcross's elbow.
Coach Eddie Boxing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boxing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shawcross prevents a body shot from Boxing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shawcross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boxing avoids it.
Boxing throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shawcross.
Boxing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxing lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawcross pulls Boxing into guard.
Shawcross trying to keep a closed guard but Boxing is proving a slippery customer.
Boxing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shawcross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shawcross wants to sweep here but Boxing controlling him for the moment.
Boxing trying to control but Shawcross is working from the bottom.
Boxing looking to pass the guard.
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.
Shawcross keeping moving, preventing Boxing from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shawcross is on top in guard.
Boxing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shawcross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shawcross controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boxing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shawcross showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boxing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shawcross is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coach Eddie Boxing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boxing is looking to clinch but Shawcross is avoiding it.
Shawcross is looking to counter the offense by Boxing and move into the clinch.
Boxing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxing jabs at Shawcross's body.
Boxing closes the distance and pushes Shawcross back into the ropes.
Boxing tries to throw a body punch but Shawcross avoids it by throwing Boxing back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawcross goes for a takedown attempt but Boxing pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shawcross misses with a takedown attempt - Boxing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boxing!
Shawcross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boxing is fending him off so far but Shawcross persists. Nope, Boxing circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Shawcross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boxing pushes Shawcross up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shawcross is trying to pull guard but Boxing turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Boxing lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shawcross is looking to control Boxing's arms but Boxing gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shawcross has his back to the ropes.
Ryan Shawcross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxing can't find room to land a body shot as Shawcross controls the action.
Shawcross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coach Eddie Boxing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boxing winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Coach Eddie Boxing!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Coach Eddie Boxing!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Coach Eddie Boxing!
Coach Eddie Boxing wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Maverick (ranked 4671 p4p, 512 weight class) and Gavin Mcinnes (ranked 3805 p4p, 430 weight class). Mcinnes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Isle of Flightless Birds kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gavin Mcinnes looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Mcinnes!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Gavin Mcinnes has been cut.
Maverick throws a series of strikes that have Mcinnes backpedaling.
Maverick scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcinnes should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mcinnes!
It looks like James Maverick has been cut.
Maverick throws a series of punches but Mcinnes avoids them all with ease.
Mcinnes misses with a double jab.
Mcinnes with a poor takedown
and Maverick counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maverick lands with a nice body punch.
Maverick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maverick has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcinnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Maverick has picked Mcinnes up - he's going for a ride! Maverick dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcinnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mcinnes is trying to maintain the position but Maverick is very close to passing his half guard.
Maverick trying to control the action but Mcinnes is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Maverick seems content to control.
Mcinnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcinnes looks winded!
Maverick winds up and cracks Mcinnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcinnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcinnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcinnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Maverick.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maverick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcinnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mcinnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maverick seems to be looking for submissions.
Mcinnes actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maverick is controlling the pace.
Mcinnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maverick stalling.
Nice strikes from Maverick there.
Maverick slips a nice elbow through Mcinnes's hands, connecting with Mcinnes's forehead.
Maverick is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcinnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maverick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maverick is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcinnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcinnes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maverick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Maverick dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maverick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maverick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcinnes misses with a takedown attempt
and Maverick counters with a left and a right that stings Mcinnes.
Mcinnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maverick circles away.
James Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcinnes is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Mcinnes.
Maverick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maverick lands a two punch combo.
Mcinnes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcinnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maverick counters with a series of strikes. Mcinnes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcinnes looks to throw a body kick
enabling Maverick to counter with a crisp jab.
Maverick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcinnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcinnes walks into a straight right hand from Maverick.
Mcinnes needs to keep his hands up - Maverick had a free shot at his head there.
Maverick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcinnes momentarily.
Maverick wants to clinch up but Mcinnes keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maverick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick stalks Mcinnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcinnes's face. Mcinnes staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcinnes seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Maverick shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Mcinnes is backing up but Maverick catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Mcinnes covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Maverick Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Maverick!
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pop
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