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Behemoth Semifinals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Turturro (ranked 5993 p4p, 575 weight class) and Mitch Martin (ranked 7415 p4p, 620 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giuseppe Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitch Martin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin misses with some punches.
Turturro jumps guard.
Turturro looking for a triangle here. Martin is fighting it but it looks tight! Turturro pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Martin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giuseppe Turturro!
Giuseppe Turturro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Mitch Martin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I will be back and I will draw blood from another victim, this is not over Mitch Martin will return victorious.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaleel Guy (ranked 7383 p4p, 578 weight class) and Guido Turturro (ranked 6010 p4p, 521 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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169 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaleel Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro has managed to clinch.
Turturro jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Turturro to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Guy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Turturro pulls down on the head and he's put Guy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Guido Turturro!
Guido Turturro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Harper (ranked 6451 p4p, 402 weight class) and Claude Dacre (ranked 5639 p4p, 367 weight class). Claude Dacre will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Claude Dacre!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacre gets caught napping as Harper dives in and scores a takedown. Dacre manages to retain guard.
Dacre has momentary wrist control but Harper slips an elbow through the middle.
Dacre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dacre keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper pushes down on Dacre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper working Dacre over with strikes.
Harper slips a nice elbow through Dacre's hands, connecting with Dacre's forehead.
Harper winds up and cracks Dacre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacre actively working from the bottom here.
Harper throwing shots but Dacre is blocking nicely.
Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dacre on the ground.
Harper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dacre is looking for a sweep. Harper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dacre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dacre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harper.
Harper cracks Dacre with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dacre has momentary wrist control but Harper slips an elbow through the middle.
Harper cracks Dacre with a solid left hand.
Harper lands a couple of elbows.
Harper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harper lands a couple of elbows.
Harper forces his way into half guard.
Dacre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacre tries to get to full guard but Harper has control of the leg.
Dacre has hold of Harper's hands but Harper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dacre taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Dacre's head.
Harper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dacre keeps working.
Harper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dacre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harper pulls his head out easily.
Harper lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harper is nestled in close to Dacre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dacre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harper is nestled in close to Dacre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dacre taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Harper stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Dacre's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Harper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harper shoots in and bounces Dacre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dacre has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Harper has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Harper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dacre after a bit of a struggle.
Harper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dacre looking for a takedown.
Harper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dacre is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dacre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dacre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dacre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper lands a couple of digs.
Harper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dacre parries the strikes from Harper easily there. Harper is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dacre to escape.
Dacre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harper grinds an elbow into Dacre's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper looking to control but instead Dacre has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Harper is nestled in close to Dacre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dacre is staying active underneath Harper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Harper there.
Harper is nestled in close to Dacre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dacre is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harper landing some decent shots from guard.
Harper lands a couple of elbows.
Harper has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dacre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Harper is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dacre pulls down on the head and he's put Harper to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Claude Dacre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dajaun Biggums (ranked 5023 p4p, 201 weight class) and Kris Simpson (ranked 6775 p4p, 221 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dajaun Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simpson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Biggums.
Simpson is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggums throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Biggums landing strikes.
Biggums cracks Simpson with a big right hand but Simpson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Biggums scoring with punches from side control.
Biggums working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums cracks Simpson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Biggums immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Simpson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Biggums!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dajaun Biggums!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fray Tormenta (ranked 5607 p4p, 480 weight class) and Domenic Curtis (ranked 5096 p4p, 467 weight class). Fray Tormenta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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244 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fray Tormenta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domenic Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tormenta tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tormenta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tormenta tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Tormenta tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
Tormenta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fray Tormenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Tormenta blocks a jab.
Tormenta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tormenta tries to clinch but Curtis moves away
and Curtis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tormenta.
Tormenta tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tormenta moves into the clinch.
Tormenta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Curtis to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta jumps into guard, dragging Curtis to the mat.
Tormenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tormenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Curtis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Curtis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tormenta trying to control the position.
Curtis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tormenta pushes a forearm under Curtis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Curtis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fray Tormenta!
A very excited looking Fray Tormenta 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Jenkins (ranked 4268 p4p, 322 weight class) and Artem Kravets (ranked 6467 p4p, 403 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by For whom the bell tolls. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Kravets!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravets tries to keep at a distance but Jenkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kravets wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kravets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kravets tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kravets scores with a push kick.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kravets, pushing him back against the cage.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Kravets manages to get underhooks.
Kravets is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Kravets stops a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Kravets is trying to force a seperation but Jenkins has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jenkins has Kravets pressed against the cage, preventing Kravets from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Kravets wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jenkins's closed guard. He's half up but Jenkins has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jenkins pivots and extends the arm, Kravets falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jenkins! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Jenkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Jenkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rexx Howler (ranked 5057 p4p, 463 weight class) and Viktor Barkov (ranked 4141 p4p, 402 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rexx Howler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Barkov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Howler.
Barkov lands with a nice body punch.
Barkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barkov thuds his right hand into Howler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Howler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viktor Barkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howler closes the distance and clinches up with Barkov, looking for a takedown. Howler pushes Barkov against the cage but Barkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barkov lands a nice hook to Howler's body. Howler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Barkov.
Barkov throws a push kick but Howler slaps the foot to one side.
Barkov cracks Howler with a good jab.
Barkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Howler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howler wants to clinch up but Barkov keeps it at a distance.
Howler tries to clinch but Barkov is having none of it.
Barkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Howler tries to counter with a takedown but Barkov is quick to defend against it.
Howler shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rexx Howler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkov clobbers Howler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Howler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barkov, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Howler.
Barkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howler misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Barkov on the inside.
Howler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkov lands a good knee to the midsection. Howler won't want to take too many of those.
Barkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Barkov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Howler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barkov to the mat. Barkov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Howler distracts Barkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkov working a defensive guard here.
Barkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howler has managed to get both his arms back between Barkov's legs - danger averted.
Howler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howler 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.
Barkov is trying to keep Howler in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Barkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barkov's guard.
Barkov is not content to let Howler control the position.
Howler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Howler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howler 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.
Barkov is looking to improve his position.
Howler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howler working over Barkov with some ground and pound. Barkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howler prevents Barkov from improving his position.
Howler is nestled in close to Barkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Howler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Howler works his way into full mount!
Howler with a couple of short strikes.
Howler landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkov is in a horrible position here. Howler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Howler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barkov's face.
Barkov is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howler lands a big shot to the head and Barkov winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rexx Howler!
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pop
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