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CEFC 273 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Krison (ranked 5190 p4p, 597 weight class) and Gavrilo Djuretic (ranked 3075 p4p, 404 weight class). Krison comes to the cage accompanied by Rebelution. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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 Los Angeles, Herb Krison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavrilo Djuretic!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djuretic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krison throws out a leg kick but Djuretic moves out of range and Krison only half commits.
Djuretic tries to clinch there but Krison circles away.
Djuretic doesn't manage to clinch there - Krison circles away.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Djuretic moves away.
Djuretic wants to clinch up but Krison keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Krison misses the target.
Djuretic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krison.
Djuretic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Djuretic tries to clinch up
and Djuretic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Djuretic.
Djuretic misses with a low kick.
Djuretic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Djuretic doesn't manage to clinch there - Krison circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djuretic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Krison coming out on top.
Djuretic tries to clinch up.
Krison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Djuretic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Krison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Djuretic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krison tried to counter with a leg kick but Djuretic avoided it.
Djuretic moves in looking to clinch but Krison pushes him off.
Djuretic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Krison.
Krison swats away the attempt to clinch by Djuretic.
Djuretic tries to clinch but Krison is having none of it.
Djuretic doesn't manage to clinch there - Krison circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic lands a two punch combo.
Djuretic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Herb Krison has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Krison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Djuretic lands a slapping body shot.
Djuretic looks to clinch
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
Djuretic is rocked!
Djuretic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krison counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herb Krison!
A victorious Herb Krison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mc Elroy (ranked 1957 p4p, 223 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 9523 p4p, 766 weight class). Prime comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Optimus Prime enters the cage!
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279 lbs
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250 lbs
40 - 35 - 2 |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Mc Elroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 35 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime throws a leg kick
and Mc Elroy counters with a right hand to the body.
Prime fails to land with a series of punches.
Mc Elroy scores with a jab. Prime acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prime needs to keep his hands up - Mc Elroy had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
Prime dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mc Elroy. That did some damage!
Mc Elroy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mc Elroy slips under a jab.
Mc Elroy staying out of range there.
Prime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prime throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mc Elroy counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mc Elroy drops Prime with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mc Elroy follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Mc Elroy!
A very excited looking Danny Mc Elroy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algot Uggla (ranked 2320 p4p, 277 weight class) and Shit Face (ranked 3756 p4p, 405 weight class). Face has chosen Blue clear sky as his entrance music. Shit Face has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Algot Uggla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Face throws a right hand that Uggla ducks under and follows up with a left that Uggla also avoids with ease.
Uggla instigates a clinch.
Face tries to throw a body punch but Uggla avoids it by throwing Face back against the cage.
Face breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Face throws a big shot that misses.
Face bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uggla goes for a double leg but Face avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Face continues to drive forward.
Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Face misses the shot to the body.
Face looks to land a left hand but Uggla moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Uggla catches Face right on the button with a cross.
Face connects with a right hand. Uggla shakes it off.
Face misses with a looping left.
Face waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uggla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Face stuffs the takedown.
Face misses with a low kick.
Face throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Face throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Face.
Uggla changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uggla slips a straight right by Face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Face.
Face misses with a body shot.
Uggla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uggla has closed the distance and engaged Face in a clinch.
Uggla looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Algot Uggla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face is trying to stall.
Uggla letting Face take a breather here.
Face breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Face throws out a powerful jab.
Uggla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uggla wants to take the fight to the mat but Face manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uggla is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Face can't fight it off and eventually Uggla manages to take the fight to the floor. Face looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uggla looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uggla turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Uggla manages to end up in side control.
Uggla creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Face sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Uggla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uggla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uggla looking to control but instead Face has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Uggla escapes and gets back to his feet.
Face throws a body shot but no joy.
Face throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Left hook, right uppercut from Face.
Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uggla.
Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Face throws a shot from downtown. Uggla moves away and avoids it.
Uggla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Face takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uggla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Face lands a head shot.
Face throws a nice outside leg kick.
Face pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uggla.
Uggla moves into the clinch successfully.
Face's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Face takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Shit Face has been cut.
Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Face misses with the combination.
Uggla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Face misses its intended target.
Uggla clinches.
Uggla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uggla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Face escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uggla ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Face attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Uggla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Face misses.
Uggla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Face takes a swing at Uggla's ribcage but misses.
Uggla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uggla manages to avoid it.
Face throws a hook to the side of Uggla's head but Uggla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Face swats away the attempt to clinch by Uggla.
Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shit Face dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shit Face's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uggla defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
Uggla gets a clinch.
Face tries a body shot but Uggla blocks it.
Uggla looking for a takedown.
Uggla is working for takedown but Face is calmly controlling the position for now.
Face misses with the head strike.
Uggla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uggla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Face after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Algot Uggla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face wants to stall.
Uggla wants to take the fight to the mat but Face manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Face prevents a takedown attempt there.
Face is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face lands a hook that snaps the head of Uggla backwards.
Face pushes Uggla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uggla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Face after a bit of a struggle.
Face trying to stall but Uggla improves his position.
Uggla goes for a takedown attempt but Face pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla moves forwards but Face connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Algot Uggla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uggla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Face paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Face misses with a combination
and Uggla counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Uggla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uggla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uggla throws an elbow that misses. Face uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uggla's guard. Nice move by Face!
Face landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Face preventing the sweep.
Face stands up over Uggla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Face connects with a couple of short punches.
Face looking to pass the guard.
Uggla 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.
Face with a flurry of punches that miss.
Face is looking to work some ground and pound but Uggla has wrist control.
Face distracts Uggla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uggla working a defensive guard here.
Uggla is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face looking to pass the guard.
Uggla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Face connects with a couple of short punches.
Uggla has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Face should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Uggla has tightened it up now! Face should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Algot Uggla!
A very excited looking Algot Uggla rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boone (ranked 1715 p4p, 193 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4458 p4p, 464 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boone to the ground. Eikmeyer is now in Boone's guard.
Boone is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Eikmeyer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Boone breaks the clinch.
Boone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eikmeyer on the side of the head.
Boone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eikmeyer's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone throws out a loose jab but Eikmeyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eikmeyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eikmeyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boone throws Eikmeyer to one side and escapes!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eikmeyer.
Boone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eikmeyer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boone is trying to stand up here but Eikmeyer is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boone sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Boone regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Eikmeyer.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Boone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Boone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robert Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eikmeyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robert Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
A jab from Boone misses.
Eikmeyer is looking for the big counter here.
Boone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eikmeyer throws out the jab.
Eikmeyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boone defends it nicely.
Boone throwing a counter right hand but Eikmeyer manages to avoid it.
Boone misses with the combination.
Eikmeyer fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone stuffs the takedown.
Eikmeyer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boone scores with a sloppy right hand. Eikmeyer should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boone drops Eikmeyer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Eikmeyer looks back up at him and smiles so Boone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Eikmeyer is rocked!
It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut.
Eikmeyer drops his hands momentarily and Boone needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Eikmeyer just on the top of the head. Eikmeyer drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Eikmeyer - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert Boone!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Boone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 1328 p4p, 151 weight class) and Jer Bear (ranked 3234 p4p, 343 weight class). Bear comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Good Times kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jer Bear!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear moves away from the strike by Juravlev.
Juravlev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bear wants to counter the offense by Juravlev and move into the clinch position.
Juravlev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bear tries to clinch up but Juravlev circles away and keeps his distance.
Juravlev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
We've been informed that Bear has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bear misses with a series of wild punches.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juravlev swivels and escapes.
It looked like Juravlev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bear jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bear moves into the clinch successfully.
Bear wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juravlev has him pressed against the cage.
Juravlev manages to break the clinch.
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juravlev circles away quickly and effectively.
Bear slips a jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bear sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bear throws a hook to the side of Juravlev's head but Juravlev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juravlev scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
Juravlev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juravlev lands an overhand right.
Juravlev with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Juravlev!
Some wild striking there from Bear.
Juravlev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bear at a distance.
Bear tries to bum rush Juravlev with a series of wild strikes but Juravlev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juravlev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bear on the side of the head.
Bear wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juravlev moves into the clinch.
Juravlev tries a body shot but Bear blocks it.
Bear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bear swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bear at a distance.
A jab from Juravlev finds it's way through Bear's defenses.
Juravlev swats away the attempt to clinch by Bear.
Juravlev moves out of range as Bear strikes.
Bear walks into a left hand.
Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Juravlev circles away.
Juravlev blocks a head kick by Bear.
Bear feints a jab promting Juravlev to slip. Bear then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Juravlev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Juravlev defending well as Bear loads up on a big left hand.
Bear looks to land a right hand but Juravlev moved out of range.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bear is just out of range.
Bear misses with a takedown attempt
and Juravlev counters with a nice uppercut.
Juravlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juravlev looks to land a combination but Bear avoids it well.
Bear rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juravlev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juravlev to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev throws a series of strikes that have Bear backpedaling.
Bear is rocked!
That has opened up Jer Bear's cut even more.
Bear fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bear is still on wobbly legs! Can Juravlev finish him?
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jer Bear.
Juravlev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bear seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexey Juravlev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bear swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juravlev counters with a nice right hand that sends Bear toppling to the canvas! Bear scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Juravlev finish him?!
Juravlev lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear walks straight into a right hand from Juravlev - that's dropped him! Juravlev jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bear from any more punishment! Bear complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexey Juravlev!
Alexey Juravlev 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1585 p4p, 191 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 9413 p4p, 644 weight class). Nazarethyan has chosen Amerika as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sparky Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Suren Nazarethyan's chin.
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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
31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 32 - 2, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarethyan wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Nazarethyan looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
It looks like Suren Nazarethyan has been cut.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nazarethyan under the eye.
Anderson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nazarethyan drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Anderson follows Nazarethyan to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Suren Nazarethyan spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 530 p4p, 77 weight class) and Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 7247 p4p, 638 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tupolski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maanpohja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maanpohja dives in for a single leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maanpohja moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Maanpohja saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Tupolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tupolski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Tupolski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupolski pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Tupolski misses its target.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Maanpohja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maanpohja darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Maanpohja into the cage.
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!
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski connects with the punch.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tupolski.
Maanpohja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupolski throws a nice head kick!
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
Tupolski stalks Maanpohja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maanpohja's face. Maanpohja staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maanpohja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maanpohja shoots for a takedown but Tupolski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tupolski thuds his right hand into Maanpohja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Maanpohja back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski lands a right hand.
Tupolski controlling the action here for a moment.
Maanpohja is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski pushes Maanpohja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Tupolski as the two fighters clinch.
Tupolski lands an elbow just above Maanpohja 's eye.
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski jabs at Maanpohja's body.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Maanpohja avoids it.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Maanpohja or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
Tupolski lunges at Maanpohja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maanpohja's hand.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja keeps the fight on the outside.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a head kick.
Maanpohja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tupolski stuns Maanpohja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maanpohja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maanpohja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maanpohja wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupolski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maanpohja lands strikes from half guard.
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but Tupolski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maanpohja to get the leverage.
Maanpohja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Tupolski defends the submission attempt.
Maanpohja is looking for submissions but instead, Tupolski has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tupolski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maanpohja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupolski prevents it.
Tupolski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maanpohja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
A short right from Tupolski on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maanpohja can do to turn this around?
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maanpohja shoots in and drives through. Tupolski sprawls well.
Maanpohja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Tupolski slaps away a takedown attempt from Maanpohja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski stuffs the takedown attempt from Maanpohja. Maanpohja gets slowly back to his feet.
Maanpohja takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Maanpohja 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Maanpohja walks into a jab.
Tupolski is looking to clinch.
Maanpohja changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
Maanpohja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tupolski.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski throws a shot to the body.
Tupolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maanpohja takes a step back to recover.
Maanpohja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Maanpohja stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski scores with a jab.
Tupolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johannes Maanpohja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maanpohja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupolski's waist but Tupolski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maanpohja off to one side.
Tupolski has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Tupolski - just one landing.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupolski wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tupolski is looking to slow Maanpohja down with leg kicks.
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maanpohja doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Tupolski as he connects with a hook.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maanpohja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away.
It looked like Tupolski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maanpohja.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maanpohja takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
Tupolski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Tupolski rushes Maanpohja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tupolski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maanpohja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tupolski after a bit of a struggle.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maanpohja looking for a takedown.
Katurian Tupolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
The referee calls for Tupolski to work.
Tupolski landing knees to the head.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tupolski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maanpohja's face.
Maanpohja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tupolski!
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maanpohja.
Tupolski connects with the punch.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maanpohja has time to react.
Tupolski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maanpohja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tupolski finds it's way round the side to connect with Maanpohja's head.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupolski connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tupolski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maanpohja avoids a kick to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Tupolski.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maanpohja.
Tupolski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Tupolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maanpohja shoots in but no luck this time.
Maanpohja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Maanpohja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but Maanpohja seems unphased.
Maanpohja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tupolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maanpohja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tupolski kicks off Maanpohja and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maanpohja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski sizes up Maanpohja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maanpohja if he has to take too many more of those.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maanpohja crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and Maanpohja gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. Maanpohja manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maanpohja with a poor takedown
and Tupolski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupolski tries to bum rush Maanpohja with a series of wild strikes but Maanpohja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupolski lands a front kick.
Tupolski jabs Maanpohja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski clinches with his opponent.
Tupolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maanpohja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tupolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maanpohja will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tupolski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Maanpohja persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing.
Tupolski has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tupolski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maanpohja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maanpohja is defended easily by Tupolski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Tupolski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a jab. Maanpohja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Maanpohja's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski jabs at Maanpohja's body.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Maanpohja in the body.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Tupolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Maanpohja's body.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johannes Maanpohja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tupolski 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Loel (ranked 1307 p4p, 174 weight class) and Danny Page (ranked 3153 p4p, 390 weight class). Loel comes into the arena with Bush - Glycerine blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Loel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Page!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Page misses with a few strikes there.
Page misses with a hook.
Page closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Loel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loel struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Loel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Loel lands an elbow inside that Page shrugs off.
Page managing to block the knees to the body from Loel.
Loel breaks from the clinch.
Page misses with a looping left.
Danny Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loel misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Page as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Page moves into the clinch.
Loel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Page's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Loel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Loel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Loel.
Loel keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Page is trying to break free.
Loel lands a knee to the head.
Loel lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page breaks from the clinch.
Page rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Loel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Loel - just one landing.
Loel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Page stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loel cracks Page with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loel keeps the fight on the outside.
Loel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Loel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Page closes the distance but Loel moves to the side
letting Loel counter with a right hand.
Page fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Page. Page obviously looking to wear him down.
Page darts in and clinches Loel up against the cage.
Loel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Loel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Page takes a knee to the side of the body.
Page breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loel counters with a stiff right hand.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Loel pushes him off.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loel throws out the jab.
Loel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loel.
Loel lands with a nice combination. Page backs away looking to recover.
Page throws a right and a left that both miss.
Page moves into the clinch successfully.
Page is trying to stall.
Loel lands a damaging elbow.
Page pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Page changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Loel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Page.
Loel throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Loel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page misses with a hook. Loel ducked under it nicely.
Loel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Page.
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Page throws a good cross that connects.
Page tries to clinch up.
It looked like Loel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Loel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Page circles away quickly and effectively.
Loel moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Loel is rocked!
Page drops Loel with a naaaaasty hook - Loel is in real trouble here! Page dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Page!
An out of breath Danny Page thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 2568 p4p, 335 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 1416 p4p, 205 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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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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost wants to clinch.
Domingo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Domingo tries to keep at a distance but Frost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Domingo.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Domingo scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.
Domingo tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domingo pushes Frost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domingo.
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost pushes Domingo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Domingo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Domingo controls his hands.
Domingo is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Domingo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frost lands a right hand.
Domingo wants to break free but Frost has control.
Domingo tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
Domingo blocks an uppercut.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Domingo backwards.
Frost is leaning against Domingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Domingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost darts in and clinches Domingo up against the cage.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Domingo has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Frost misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frost lands a left hand.
Domingo manages to break the clinch.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost rushes Domingo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Domingo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Domingo.
Frost takes the fight into the clinch.
Domingo lands with a right to the head.
Frost prevents Domingo from breaking the clinch.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Domingo.
Domingo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Domingo breaks from the clinch.
Frost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Domingo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frost lands a two punch combo.
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Domingo working aggressively here.
Domingo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Domingo tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domingo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Domingo.
Domingo breaks the clinch.
Domingo misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost pushes Domingo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domingo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domingo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Domingo misses with a wild combination.
Frost throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Domingo throws a chopping leg kick but Frost manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Domingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Frost swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Domingo.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Domingo in a clinch.
Domingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost prevents Domingo from breaking the clinch.
Domingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Domingo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frost counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frost misses with a combination
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo misses with a hook.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Domingo.
Domingo misses with a head kick.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Domingo pushes him off.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Domingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Domingo misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frost.
Domingo being controlled against the cage.
Domingo breaks the clinch.
Jorge Domingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Domingo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Domingo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domingo tries to score with a low kick but Frost moves his leg out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Domingo as he connects with a hook.
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Domingo throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a low kick, right behind Domingo 's knee.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to clinch there but Domingo circles away.
Good leg kick by Frost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Domingo manages to circle out of the way.
Frost throws out a leg kick but Domingo moves out of range and Frost only half commits.
A nice side step and Domingo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frost throws a head kick that misses
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Domingo can do to turn this around?
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Domingo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Frost thuds his right hand into Domingo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Domingo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frost throws a head kick that Domingo semi-blocks.
Domingo keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Domingo tries a head kick but it misses.
Domingo misses the shot to the body.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
Domingo throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Domingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Domingo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Domingo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Domingo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a head kick but Domingo moves out of range.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost throws a big counter combination but Domingo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt
and Domingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Domingo misses with a straight right.
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Domingo counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domingo scores with a shot to the body.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Domingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frost throws a right hand that Domingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Domingo also avoids with ease.
Domingo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frost is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Domingo 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!
Domingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Domingo misses with an uppercut.
Domingo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Domingo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Domingo lands a nice looking body shot.
Frost gets a clinch.
Frost keeps control of Domingo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the cage.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Domingo is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Domingo is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo working hard to break the clinch.
Domingo blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Frost.
Domingo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Domingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost slips under a jab from Domingo.
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Domingo blocks an uppercut.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domingo effectively controlling the action here.
Frost lands a body punch.
Frost working aggressively here.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Domingo backwards.
Frost has Domingo pushed against the cage.
Domingo lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Domingo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Domingo tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Domingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Domingo swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Domingo backing up. Domingo nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Domingo misses.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frost, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Domingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Domingo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Domingo is looking for the big counter here.
Frost tries to clinch but Domingo moves away
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Domingo missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost lands a two punch combo.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Domingo.
Domingo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Domingo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Domingo circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Domingo misses the target.
Domingo swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Domingo's knee momentarily.
Domingo looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Domingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Domingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Domingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Domingo throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost lands with a thumping leg kick.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frost 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
A relieved looking Olaf Frost 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 104 p4p, 20 weight class) and Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 75 p4p, 16 weight class). Tree Knee Dad comes to the cage accompanied by Not Falling by Mudvayne. Ekaku Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu Jitsu kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Venum Tree Knee Dad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad fails with the takedown.
Ekaku Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr sprawls and moves away.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad saw it coming and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad connects with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad with a poor takedown
enabling Ekaku Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekaku Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
It seemed like Ekaku Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Ekaku Jr's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr feints the counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku Jr misses the target.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Ekaku Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls well.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad gets caught napping as Ekaku Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Tree Knee Dad manages to retain guard.
Ekaku Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position.
Ekaku Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ekaku Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tree Knee Dad looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily.
Ekaku Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tree Knee Dad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tree Knee Dad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr is working Tree Knee Dad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ekaku Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad feints and as Ekaku Jr raises his hands in defense, Tree Knee Dad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku Jr can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Ekaku Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tree Knee Dad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Tree Knee Dad controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself.
Ekaku Jr is working Tree Knee Dad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ekaku Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tree Knee Dad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle but Ekaku Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ekaku Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.
Ekaku Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bench press Ekaku Jr off him but Ekaku Jr keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is putting a hurting on Tree Knee Dad here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bench press Ekaku Jr off him but Ekaku Jr keeps the position.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Ekaku Jr postures up.
Ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Ekaku Jr keeps him under control.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is keen to just control but Tree Knee Dad is a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekaku Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekaku Jr's back!
Can Ekaku Jr hold on?! Tree Knee Dad is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Tree Knee Dad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ekaku Jr tries to break free.
Ekaku Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr is trying to break free.
Ekaku Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tree Knee Dad gets his way!
Ekaku Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tree Knee Dad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an elbow to the head.
Ekaku Jr is really stuck here.
Tree Knee Dad looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but not successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr is in bad spot here.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Tree Knee Dad just sinks the hooks in.
Ekaku Jr is trying to defend against the choke here but Tree Knee Dad has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tree Knee Dad Tightens the hold and Ekaku Jr taps out furiously! Tree Knee Dad displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
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