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FARTMMA 9 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumpel Stiltskin (ranked 6244 p4p, 594 weight class) and Ted Mosby (ranked 4924 p4p, 543 weight class). Mosby has chosen Stone Roses - Fools Gold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rumpel Stiltskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ted Mosby!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiltskin closes the distance and clinches.
Mosby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stiltskin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mosby's elbow.
Mosby can't break the clinch.
Mosby breaks the clinch.
Stiltskin connects with a leg kick. Mosby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stiltskin.
Mosby drops Stiltskin with a beautiful combination! Stiltskin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mosby is looking for the KO!
It looks like Rumpel Stiltskin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosby throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mosby throws a combination that misses
and Stiltskin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stiltskin blocks a head kick by Mosby.
Stiltskin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stiltskin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stiltskin tries to counter by clinching up but Mosby breaks away and moves out of range.
Stiltskin instigates a clinch.
Stiltskin stalls.
Stiltskin breaks from the clinch.
Mosby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stiltskin counters with a low kick, right behind Mosby 's knee.
Stiltskin moves into range and clinches up with Mosby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltskin scores with a knee to the head.
Stiltskin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mosby to keep the fight standing.
Mosby is pressed up against the cage. Stiltskin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mosby down to the mat. Mosby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stiltskin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mosby gets tackled into the cage by Stiltskin. Stiltskin maintains the clinch.
Mosby manages to break the clinch.
Mosby tries a head kick but it misses.
Mosby lands with a slapping head kick.
Mosby is looking to land body kicks.
Mosby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mosby looks winded!
A punch combination from Stiltskin misses.
Stiltskin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mosby.
Mosby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mosby misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiltskin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mosby as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumpel Stiltskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mosby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stiltskin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stiltskin manages to break the clinch.
Stiltskin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mosby tries to circle away but Stiltskin has him pinned against the cage.
Stiltskin jumps into guard, dragging Mosby to the mat.
Stiltskin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stiltskin closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Mosby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stiltskin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mosby up against the cage.
Stiltskin manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosby trying to control but Stiltskin is working from the bottom.
Stiltskin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stiltskin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mosby's guard.
Stiltskin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stiltskin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stiltskin with a nice head shot there.
Stiltskin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stiltskin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumpel Stiltskin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rumpel Stiltskin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mosby throws a head kick but Stiltskin moves out of range.
Mosby tries to clinch up but Stiltskin circles away and keeps his distance.
Mosby looks to land a combination but Stiltskin avoids it well.
Stiltskin throws a big shot that misses.
As Stiltskin backs off Mosby throws a huge counter combo but Stiltskin manages to avoid it all.
Rumpel Stiltskin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stiltskin avoids the head kick by Mosby.
Stiltskin tries to counter by clinching up but Mosby breaks away and moves out of range.
Stiltskin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stiltskin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stiltskin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ted Mosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mosby misses with a few strikes there.
Mosby throws a combination that misses
and Stiltskin counters with a leg kick.
Stiltskin lands a big head kick that sends Mosby tumbling to the mat! Stiltskin takes a step backwards and waves Mosby back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mosby is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosby throws a sloppy head kick and Stiltskin moves out of range easily.
Mosby is still on wobbly legs! Can Stiltskin finish him?
Stiltskin pushes Mosby away with a front kick.
Stiltskin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mosby is breathing heavily.
Mosby tries to keep at a distance but Stiltskin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stiltskin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mosby can do to turn this around?
Stiltskin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mosby seems to have recovered his senses.
Stiltskin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mosby's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltskin instigates a clinch.
Stiltskin has Mosby pressed against the cage, preventing Mosby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stiltskin keeps control of Mosby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stiltskin breaks from the clinch.
Mosby throws a sloppy head kick
and Stiltskin counters with a left right combination that sends Mosby crashing to the mat - Stiltskin wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Mosby out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rumpel Stiltskin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Thompson (ranked 4788 p4p, 529 weight class) and Mastro Geppetto (ranked 7561 p4p, 627 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mastro Geppetto!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geppetto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Geppetto misses with the combination.
Geppetto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mastro Geppetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a low kick, looking for Geppetto's leg but Geppetto calmly moves out of range.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Geppetto sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geppetto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geppetto stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Daniel Thompson has been cut.
Geppetto misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geppetto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Geppetto wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geppetto keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Geppetto is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson stays in close to Geppetto's body and controls the position.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Geppetto keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Geppetto can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Geppetto circles away.
Geppetto cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Geppetto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geppetto throws a good cross that connects.
Geppetto throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at Geppetto's knee but Geppetto avoids it well.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Geppetto.
Geppetto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot by Geppetto.
Geppetto throws a low kick but Thompson moves out of range easily.
Geppetto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Geppetto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Geppetto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Geppetto.
Daniel Thompson's cut is getting worse.
Geppetto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geppetto stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geppetto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Geppetto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mastro Geppetto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body punch from Geppetto.
Mastro Geppetto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Oooooh!!! Geppetto has knocked Thompson down with a huge combo! Geppetto steps away and waves a wobbly Thompson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooh!!! Geppetto has knocked Thompson down with a huge combo! Geppetto steps away and waves a wobbly Thompson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Thompson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geppetto lands a big right hook! Thompson looks hurt but is still standing! Geppetto lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Thompson falls down and Geppetto dives in with a huge hammer fist! Thompson's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Geppetto runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mastro Geppetto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Stark (ranked 5542 p4p, 539 weight class) and Ethan Hunt (ranked 5573 p4p, 542 weight class). Ethan Hunt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 Tokyo, Jon Stark!
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, Ethan Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Stark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is working an open guard so Stark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stark is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark not doing much here.
Hunt tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Stark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stark scores with a couple of nice shots.
It looks like Stark is going to stand back up.
Stark prevents Hunt from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stark tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
Stark scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
As Hunt tries to get set, Stark tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jon Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hunt.
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.
Stark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunt, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark sneaks back into half guard.
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Stark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stark shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top!
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt prevents Stark from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt is not content to let Stark control the position.
Hunt wants to control but Stark postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is putting a hurting on Hunt here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark taking a breather here.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Stark decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stark - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stark. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stark gets the takedown into side control.
Hunt is trying to buck Stark off.
Stark trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Stark working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark has control of an arm but Hunt manages to advance to Stark's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Stark dominated that second round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stark misses with a body kick.
Stark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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Hunt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stark presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hunt wants to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt trying to control but Stark postures up.
Stark is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
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. Stark connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Hunt trying to control but Stark postures up.
Hunt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stark jumps into side control!
Ethan Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Hunt looking for a sweep but Stark has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt tries to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Hunt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.
Stark wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Stark working Hunt over with strikes here.
Stark lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hunt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Stark patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stark controls the action.
Hunt tries to roll but Stark sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control his opponent's hands but Stark gets his hands free.
Hunt tries to break free.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
Stark looking to break Hunt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hunt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stark has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hunt's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stark 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Stark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Dye (ranked 6075 p4p, 592 weight class) and Jason Knight (ranked 4322 p4p, 489 weight class). Logan Dye 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 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 St Petersburg, Logan Dye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Knight!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dye scrambles back to his feet.
Knight cracks Dye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dye misses with the body kick
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight cracks Dye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dye walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
Dye takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dye checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knight scores with a nice strike.
Dye misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jason Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dye on the side of the head.
Dye dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Dye's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dye had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.
Dye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Dye persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Dye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight cracks Dye with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight connects with the punch.
Knight scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Dye.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Dye blocks the leg kick.
Dye went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dye drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Dye's ribs.
Dye is breathing heavily.
Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Knight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dye on the side of the head.
Knight with a hook.
Dye is rocked!
Knight steps in with a hook that catches Dye right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Knight follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dye looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Knight!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desway Hunkuless (ranked 6313 p4p, 484 weight class) and Russell Cline (ranked 4404 p4p, 412 weight class). Russell Cline will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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220 lbs
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225 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Desway Hunkuless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Cline!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cline works the jab nicely.
Cline has managed to clinch.
Cline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cline tries to keep at a distance but Hunkuless has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunkuless.
Cline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunkuless breaks the clinch.
Cline stuffs the takedown.
Cline dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunkuless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunkuless dodges the punch combination from Cline.
Hunkuless changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cline closes the distance and pushes Hunkuless back into the cage.
Cline throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunkuless definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunkuless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Russell Cline has been cut.
Hunkuless missing with knees to the body.
Hunkuless throws a punch but it's blocked by Cline.
Hunkuless controlling the action here for a moment.
Cline tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cline wants to break free but Hunkuless has control.
Hunkuless drags the fight down to the ground.
Cline is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunkuless is working an open guard so Cline takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cline looks winded!
Hunkuless gets a takedown into half guard.
Hunkuless lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunkuless is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cline makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cline.
Hunkuless controlling from the top position.
Cline is working an open guard so Hunkuless takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunkuless misses with a takedown attempt - Cline sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cline moves into the clinch.
Hunkuless misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunkuless pulls guard.
Cline controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cline stands up and waves to Hunkuless to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Cline will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Cline's cut.
That's time! Hunkuless's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cline circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Hunkuless backs off Cline throws a huge counter combo but Hunkuless manages to avoid it all.
Cline throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunkuless counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cline has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hunkuless is on him like a limpet, forcing Cline back against the cage.
Cline breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cline swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunkuless moves into the clinch.
Hunkuless breaks the clinch.
Cline falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunkuless counters by clinching up.
Cline is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunkuless breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunkuless darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunkuless trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunkuless passes to side control.
Hunkuless will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunkuless stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunkuless.
Hunkuless staying calm.
Hunkuless cracks Cline with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cline is letting Hunkuless control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunkuless working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cline being controlled for a moment.
Hunkuless tries for a kimura but Cline is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cline can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunkuless wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cline keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
An elbow from Hunkuless crashes against the mat.
Cline takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunkuless wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cline keeps working.
Hunkuless stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hunkuless gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desway Hunkuless dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Cline's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cline thows a left - swing and a miss!
Desway Hunkuless is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cline fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cline swinging wildly here.
Cline misses with an uppercut
and Hunkuless counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hunkuless content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Hunkuless is going to stand back up.
Hunkuless perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunkuless tries to stand and escape but Cline is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunkuless is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cline tries to keep at a distance but Hunkuless has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cline being controlled against the cage.
Cline prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunkuless's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cline's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cline duly obliges.
Hunkuless shoots in for a takedown but Cline shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Hunkuless.
Hunkuless misses with a takedown attempt - Cline sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desway Hunkuless. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunkuless tries to clinch but Cline is having none of it.
Cline is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cline misses with a two punch combination.
Hunkuless tries to counter with a takedown but Cline is quick to defend against it.
Hunkuless throws a series of punches but Cline moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cline! But no joy.
Hunkuless shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cline as he avoids it easily.
Cline moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunkuless fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunkuless misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Cline comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cline has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Cline!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 5622 p4p, 463 weight class) and Rexx Howler (ranked 4408 p4p, 414 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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255 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rexx Howler!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown but Howler sprawls well. He's pushed Cormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Howler works Cormier's body with a nice hook.
Howler lands a jab.
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Howler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howler wants it to stay on the feet.
Howler scores with a shot to the body.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Howler lands with a straight right. Cormier didn't see that one coming.
Howler drops Cormier with a straight right hand, right on the button! Howler 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 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rexx Howler!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy Drought (ranked 5062 p4p, 358 weight class) and Tyrone Jenkins (ranked 3217 p4p, 267 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jenkins's choice of entrance music: For whom the bell tolls. Randy Drought has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
154 lbs
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25
145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Drought!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drought connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Drought tries to sprawl out of it but Jenkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drought manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drought. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drought dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Drought.
Randy Drought seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Drought is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Drought misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drought defends well and Jenkins ends up having to push Drought into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randy Drought has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Jenkins.
Drought digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
Drought lands a left and a right that send Jenkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Drought thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jenkins is rocked!
It looks like Tyrone Jenkins 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!
Jenkins backs away from a small jab... but Drought lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Jenkins crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Drought with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Randy Drought!
Randy Drought is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Randy Drought 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 Sam Hangman (ranked 6696 p4p, 497 weight class) and Fray Tormenta (ranked 2816 p4p, 295 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
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244 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Hangman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hangman pushes Tormenta up against the cage in a clinch.
Tormenta avoids the elbow strike from Hangman, against the cage.
Hangman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Hangman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tormenta avoids the elbow strike from Hangman, against the cage.
Tormenta gets control of Hangman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tormenta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tormenta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hangman's guard.
Hangman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hangman keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Tormenta drops back looking for a leg! Hangman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hangman manages to kick Tormenta off! Tormenta jumps back into Hangman's guard.
Tormenta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hangman is not content to let Tormenta control the position.
Tormenta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tormenta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hangman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hangman is looking for a sweep.
Tormenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hangman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hangman can't do much from the bottom here.
Tormenta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hangman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tormenta on the ground.
Hangman tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta wants to control but Hangman is keeping him busy.
Hangman struggling a bit here.
Hangman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hangman tries to get out of the position.
Tormenta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hangman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tormenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tormenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hangman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
I wouldn't like to be where Hangman is right now.
Tormenta has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hangman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tormenta yanks on the arm and Hangman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tormenta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fray Tormenta! Fray Tormenta retains his heavyweight title!
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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asal Bashar (ranked 2585 p4p, 294 weight class) and Konstantinos Nevrakis (ranked 1349 p4p, 166 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nevrakis's choice of entrance music: Winds of Ithaca. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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161 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asal Bashar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantinos Nevrakis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nevrakis moves into the clinch.
Bashar is trying to trip Nevrakis. He has hold of a leg but Nevrakis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bashar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bashar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nevrakis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bashar is aware though and is defending well.
Nevrakis working for submissions but it's allowed Bashar to get to half guard.
Bashar is trying to control. Nevrakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis has a hand on Bashar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bashar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nevrakis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashar wants to control the pace but Nevrakis is squirming around nicely.
Nevrakis is working to get back to half guard.
Nevrakis tries to control the position but Bashar now has his back.
Nevrakis is in bad spot here.
Bashar not allowing Nevrakis to control his hands.
Nevrakis tries to break free.
Will Bashar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashar is not going to allow Nevrakis to sit and survive in this position.
Nevrakis tries to escape the position.
Nevrakis trying to control the hands but Bashar breaks the grip.
Nevrakis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nevrakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bashar stalling away here and it's allowed Nevrakis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bashar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevrakis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bashar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nevrakis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bashar stays in close to Nevrakis's body and controls the position.
Nevrakis looking for a guillotine here but Bashar defends easily.
Bashar is fighting to break Nevrakis's control of his arms but Nevrakis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four 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.
Bashar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nevrakis is keeping the position for now.
Nevrakis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bashar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nevrakis looking for a guillotine here but Bashar defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashar looking to sit in guard and control but Nevrakis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Asal Bashar 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.
Nevrakis pushes Bashar up against the cage in a clinch.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Bashar has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bashar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Bashar has him pressed against the cage.
Bashar misses with a punch to the body.
Nevrakis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asal Bashar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Nevrakis.
Bashar has had enough of the clinch but Nevrakis keeps him there for the moment.
Bashar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nevrakis controls his hands.
Bashar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nevrakis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bashar smiles and moves away.
Nevrakis has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nevrakis successfully pulls guard.
Nevrakis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bashar is defending well. Nevrakis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bashar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nevrakis celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantinos Nevrakis! Konstantinos Nevrakis retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Konstantinos Nevrakis 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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