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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Javier (ranked 4515 p4p, 490 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 7101 p4p, 588 weight class). Francisco Javier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francisco Javier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne clinches.
Javier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wayne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Javier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Javier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Javier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Javier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
Wayne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Javier to keep the fight standing.
Javier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Javier working aggressively here.
Javier misses with a punch on the inside.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Javier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Javier misses with the head strike.
Wayne gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Javier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wayne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Javier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Javier is looking to escape.
Javier moves into full guard.
Javier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wayne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wayne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Javier keeps moving.
Wayne is looking to work some ground and pound but Javier has wrist control.
Wayne throws a strike but Javier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wayne trying to keep a closed guard but Javier is proving a slippery customer.
Javier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javier wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Javier tries to stand but Wayne is controlling from the bottom.
Javier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Javier wants to stand but Wayne is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Javier from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Javier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Javier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wayne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Javier throws a head kick that misses.
Javier lands a body shot.
Javier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Javier lands a big head kick that sends Wayne to the canvas! Javier follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Javier!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Talon Cape (ranked 2217 p4p, 114 weight class) and Naseeruddin Shah (ranked 2511 p4p, 130 weight class). Naseeruddin Shah looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Talon Cape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naseeruddin Shah!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cape throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shah looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cape throws a head kick but Shah moves out of range.
Shah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cape.
Donk. Cape catches Shah right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Cape.
Cape looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cape moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cape tests Shah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cape scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cape connects with a leg kick. Shah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cape finds it's way round the side to connect with Shah's head.
Cape stalks Shah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shah's face. Shah staggers backwards, shaken.
Shah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cape.
Cape clinches.
Shah is trying to pull guard but Cape turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cape definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cape has Shah pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cape.
Cape taking a breather.
Shah tries to pull guard but Cape won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cape landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shah tries to pull guard but Cape forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Talon Cape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naseeruddin Shah.
Cape lands an elbow just above Shah 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cape lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cape just leaning against Shah, taking a breather.
Cape lands a shot to the body.
Cape lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cape obliges.
Cape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cape stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cape dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cape lands a head kick!
Cape bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cape jabs Shah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cape scoring well with a low kick there.
Shah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cape really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cape lands a slapping body shot.
Talon Cape is winning the standup battle so far.
Shah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shah is rocked!
Cape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shah is still on wobbly legs! Can Cape finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Cape and Shah falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Cape!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Talon Cape!
An out of breath Talon Cape 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Orion Soulburn (ranked 1657 p4p, 218 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 2720 p4p, 339 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Orion Soulburn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Orion Soulburn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orion Soulburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soulburn sprawls well initially but Lucas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas wants to pass the guard but Soulburn is defending well.
Lucas is looking for a kimura but Soulburn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucas to get the leverage.
Lucas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soulburn is just riding it out for now. Lucas eventually gives up the hold.
Lucas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas prevents Soulburn from improving his position.
Soulburn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lucas is stalling here. Soulburn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lucas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Soulburn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soulburn controls the position.
Soulburn continues to stall.
Soulburn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lucas wants to control but Soulburn postures up.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.
Lucas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Soulburn is pressing down on Lucas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucas is holding on for now.
Lucas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lucas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soulburn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lucas punching from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Soulburn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lucas is looking to control Soulburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
Soulburn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soulburn pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Orion Soulburn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lucas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soulburn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soulburn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lucas misses with a takedown
and Soulburn counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Soulburn.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soulburn but Soulburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orion Soulburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Soulburn, which made it look bad.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches up with Soulburn, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes Soulburn against the cage but Soulburn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas fails to land the takedown.
Orion Soulburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Soulburn, which made it look bad.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Soulburn circles away easily
and Soulburn counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Lucas down! Soulburn is looking to finish but Lucas is intelligently defending himself.
Lucas is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soulburn controlling from the top position.
Lucas is still in real trouble! Can Soulburn finish him?
Lucas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucas seems to have recovered his senses.
Lucas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soulburn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soulburn 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.
More hug and hope from Soulburn.
Soulburn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two 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.
Lucas keeping full guard, as Soulburn tries to pass.
Soulburn slips nicely into half guard.
Lucas is looking for a sweep. Soulburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soulburn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lucas is looking to control Soulburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
Soulburn wants to free his trapped foot but Lucas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soulburn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Soulburn dominated that second 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.
Lucas with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Soulburn counter with a right hand.
Soulburn scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Soulburn.
Despite the aggression on Lucas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soulburn swivels and escapes.
It looked like Soulburn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lucas has his takedown stuffed
and Soulburn counters with a flying knee that drops Lucas!
Orion Soulburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Soulburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soulburn has managed to get both his arms back between Lucas's legs - danger averted.
Lucas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soulburn defends well.
Soulburn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soulburn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soulburn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soulburn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucas working for a triangle but Soulburn defends it easily.
Soulburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lucas is looking to stand up but Soulburn isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two 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.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soulburn controls the pace.
Lucas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soulburn's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucas working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lucas trying to control but Soulburn is working from the bottom.
Lucas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lucas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lucas being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Soulburn clearly takes 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.
Lucas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soulburn circles away.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but Soulburn shows good takedown defense.
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soulburn swivels and escapes.
Orion Soulburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but Soulburn shows good takedown defense.
Lucas dives in and grabs Soulburn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soulburn pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soulburn as he avoids it easily.
Soulburn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooh a lovely combination from Soulburn sends Lucas down but not out. Soulburn dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Steve Lucas has been cut.
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!
Soulburn taking a breather here.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.
Soulburn controlling the position.
Lucas wants to control but Soulburn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Soulburn stalls from top position.
Lucas tries to improve position but can't.
Soulburn remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soulburn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lucas seems a little lost for a moment, as Soulburn dominates the positioning.
Lucas is trying to improve his position.
Soulburn slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Lucas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soulburn controlling his opponent.
Lucas gets back to half guard.
Soulburn content to control rather than advance.
Lucas looking for submissions off his back.
Soulburn moves into full mount! Lucas won't be happy about that!
Lucas tries to reverse the position but Soulburn maintains control.
Soulburn controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Soulburn had his way with Steve Lucas in that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Lucas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lucas dodges the punch combination from Soulburn.
Lucas dives in and grabs Soulburn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soulburn pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
Soulburn is looking to counter punch.
Lucas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soulburn defends well and Lucas ends up having to push Soulburn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucas throws a combination that misses
and Soulburn counters with a series of strikes that sends Lucas to the canvas! Soulburn follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Lucas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soulburn has picked Lucas up and slammed him! Lucas can't keep hold of the triangle and Soulburn manages to pass to side control!
Soulburn controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas is looking to regain half guard here but Soulburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucas struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soulburn slows the pace down.
Lucas is looking to regain half guard here but Soulburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Soulburn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Soulburn working away.
Lucas is pushing Soulburn's head away, looking to escape. Soulburn manages to hold on to the position though.
Soulburn just content to control the position.
Lucas is looking to regain half guard here but Soulburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion Soulburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soulburn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soulburn as he jumps to the side.
Steve Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orion Soulburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soulburn stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucas. Lucas gets slowly back to his feet.
Soulburn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orion Soulburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Soulburn scores with a one two! Lucas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion Soulburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soulburn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Orion Soulburn!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Orion Soulburn!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Orion Soulburn!
Orion Soulburn wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Orion Soulburn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josey Wales (ranked 1443 p4p, 223 weight class) and Ed Wood (ranked 3194 p4p, 429 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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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josey Wales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Wood!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood closes the distance but Wales moves to the side
and Wales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by Wales's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Wales - just one landing.
It looks like Ed Wood has been cut.
Wood with a nice cross.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wales lands with a straight right. Wood didn't see that one coming.
Wood scores with a nice head shot.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Wales is out of range.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wood closes the distance but Wales moves to the side
and Wales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wood has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Wales is just out of range.
Wales lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Wales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wales breaks from the clinch.
Wood throws a lazy right hand but Wales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wood doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Wood misses.
Wood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wales lands a jab to the nose.
That has opened up Ed Wood's cut even more.
Wood tries to move into range but Wales moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wood misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wales to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wales lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wales fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wood on the side of the head.
Wood is rocked!
Wales throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wales tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Wales finish him?
Wood tries to clinch
and Wales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Wales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood seems to have recovered his senses.
Wood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wood tries a body shot but Wales blocks it.
Wales working hard to break the clinch.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Wales controls his hands.
Wood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wales lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wales working hard to break the clinch.
Wood misses with a body punch.
Wood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wales blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josey Wales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Wood's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wales with a hook.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Wales's shoulder, as Wales tries to avoid the shot.
Wood throws the left hand but Wales avoids the punch easily.
Wales throws a big counter combination but Wood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wales cracks Wood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wood wants to clinch
enabling Wales to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Wood misses with a hook
enabling Wales to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Ed Wood's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wales stuns Wood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wales drops Wood with a naaaaasty hook - Wood is in real trouble here! Wales dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josey Wales!
An out of breath and clearly excited Josey Wales thanked Top Nutrition 160Q200$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 2531 p4p, 216 weight class) and Ash Road (ranked 4062 p4p, 310 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Brown !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Road!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Road.
Brown with a hook.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Road counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Road throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown trying to control the position.
Road loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Road slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Road looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Road is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Road has wrist control.
Brown stops Road from standing up.
Road wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Road swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Road really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown trying to control but Road is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Road is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown 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.
Brown postures up in Road's guard and throws a big left but Road blocks it.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown wants to control from the top but Road keeps moving.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Road is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Road with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown shoots and misses
and Road counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Road throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Road takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Road scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Road has control of the leg.
Road winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown trying to control here.
Road is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Road seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Road wants to get back to his feet.
Brown throws an elbow but Road slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown trying to control the position but Road is working away.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
Brown throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Road works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Road is defending well.
Brown wants to control but Road is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Road has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Road can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown prevents Road from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown misses with a combination
and Road counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Brown is trying to keep Road in close.
Road postures up in Brown 's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Road connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown managing to control the position.
Road throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Road's guard. Nice move by Brown !
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Road is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Road looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Road is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Road regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown .
Road wants to hit a switch here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Road there!
Brown wants to control the pace but Road is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road taking shots to the head.
Road is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown fails to move to back control.
Brown wants to control the pace but Road is squirming around nicely.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Road can do to turn this around?
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Road bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Road is surviving well by controlling Brown 's body position as best he can.
Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Road is now in Brown 's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Brown clearly takes that round.
That's time! Brown 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Road fails with the takedown.
Road shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown dives in and grabs Road's left leg, looking for a takedown. Road pushes down on Brown 's head and hops out.
Brown wants to clinch up but Road keeps it at a distance.
Road looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Road shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
As Road looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Road just gets out of the way.
Antonio Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Road.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Road counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Road.
Brown looking to control.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position.
Road wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Road's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Road lands a couple of elbows.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown , not yet.
Road got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Road has managed to get both his arms back between Brown 's legs - danger averted.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Road showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown 's head.
Brown trying to control the position.
Road must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown , not yet.
Antonio Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Road working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Road from controlling successfully.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Road lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown is pulling down on Road's head. It's preventing any offense from Road, at least for the moment.
Road with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Road dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Brown 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown scores with a takedown into Road's guard.
Road wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Road dives on top into guard.
Road throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Road is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Road is aware though and is defending well.
Road postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Road scoring with punches to the head and body.
Road with a nice head shot there.
Road is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
Road trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Road is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Road has escaped and now he's on top!
Brown is trying to keep Road in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Road is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Road is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Road trying to control the position here.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Road is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ash Road.
Well Brown 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Antonio Brown !
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Antonio Brown !
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antonio Brown waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hershel Hasselhoff (ranked 1152 p4p, 135 weight class) and Stefan Burandt (ranked 4174 p4p, 393 weight class). Hershel Hasselhoff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershel Hasselhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Burandt!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselhoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Burandt sprawls well. He's pushed Hasselhoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burandt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burandt throws a head punch that misses.
Burandt breaks from the clinch.
Burandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Hasselhoff tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burandt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hasselhoff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burandt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burandt is looking to advance position but Hasselhoff won't allow it.
Burandt is looking to take a break and control but Hasselhoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff is trying to control but can't.
Hasselhoff tries to roll over but Burandt keeps him under control.
Burandt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hasselhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burandt tries to pass to full mount but Hasselhoff defends it.
Burandt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hasselhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hasselhoff with the active half guard here but Burandt passes nicely into side control.
Hasselhoff is looking for a sweep.
Burandt in side control, throwing shots but Hasselhoff defends.
Burandt trying to control the action but Hasselhoff is working from the bottom.
Hasselhoff avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burandt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burandt misses with the ground and pound.
Burandt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hasselhoff is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hasselhoff is looking for a sweep.
Burandt is looking to take a break and control but Hasselhoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hasselhoff prevents Burandt from improving position.
Hasselhoff tries to improve position but can't.
Burandt just content to control the position.
Hasselhoff is looking to regain half guard here but Burandt keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burandt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hasselhoff is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hasselhoff is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Burandt 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.
Burandt moves into range and clinches up with Hasselhoff.
Burandt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hasselhoff regains guard.
Hasselhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burandt is aware though and is defending well.
Burandt content to stall in guard here.
Hasselhoff pushes a forearm under Burandt's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Burandt is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hershel Hasselhoff!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Bandit (ranked 966 p4p, 100 weight class) and Brian Claremont (ranked 1340 p4p, 130 weight class). Bandit comes to the cage accompanied by Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand. Brian Claremont 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Bandit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Claremont!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandit tries for a takedown but Claremont circles away easily
and Claremont counters with a three punch combo that has Bandit backing up. Bandit nods at Claremont to acknowledge the strikes.
Bandit fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Claremont. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claremont.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandit fails with the takedown
letting Claremont counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bandit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandit scores with a takedown into Claremont's guard.
Bandit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Claremont wants to sweep but no luck.
Claremont is looking to stand up but Bandit isn't so interested in that idea.
Bandit working some strikes from top position.
Claremont is wriggling around but Bandit manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Claremont can do anything to dispel that myth.
Claremont tries to roll over but Bandit keeps him under control.
Bandit drops an elbow to the side of Claremont's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit wants to take a breather but Claremont is having none of it.
Claremont gets full guard.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Claremont is keeping the position.
Bandit postures up and lands a big shot to Claremont's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claremont has control of Bandit's left arm, preventing Bandit from doing any damage.
Bandit tries to free his leg and advance position but Claremont is retaining full guard.
Claremont trying to keep a closed guard but Bandit is proving a slippery customer.
Claremont pulls Bandit in to control the position.
Claremont trying to keep a closed guard but Bandit is proving a slippery customer.
Bandit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claremont is pulling down on Bandit's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandit, at least for the moment.
Bandit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Bandit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Claremont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Claremont wriggles free and stands up.
Bandit darts in looking for a takedown but Claremont gets double underhooks and turns Bandit into the cage.
Claremont is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bandit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Claremont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claremont as he jumps to the side.
Claremont now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandit moves to clinch but Claremont breaks away
and Claremont counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Claremont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt - Claremont sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bandit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Claremont counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandit tries for a takedown but Claremont circles away easily
and Claremont counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt
and Claremont counters with an inside leg kick.
Bandit with a poor takedown
and Claremont counters with a series of strikes. Bandit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt
and Claremont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandit is rocked!
Bandit is breathing heavily.
Bandit misses with a shot to the body
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandit throws a hook but Claremont blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont 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.
Bandit closes the distance and clinches up with Claremont, looking for a takedown. Bandit pushes Claremont against the cage but Claremont circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bandit seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandit throws a head kick that misses
and Claremont counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bandit throws a head kick that misses
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bandit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Claremont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Claremont counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Bandit! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Claremont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Claremont!
Brian Claremont is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Brian Claremont 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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