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FNF Summer Madness III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Ridley (ranked 7391 p4p, 510 weight class) and Paul Rabbitte (ranked 4454 p4p, 427 weight class). Paul Rabbitte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good takedowns
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeMarcus Ridley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rabbitte turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rabbitte decides to stand back up.
Ridley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rabbitte defends it nicely.
Rabbitte bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rabbitte staying calm.
Rabbitte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Rabbitte on the inside.
Rabbitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rabbitte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rabbitte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rabbitte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rabbitte scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridley takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like DeMarcus Ridley has been cut.
Rabbitte lands a right hand.
Ridley is rocked!
Rabbitte gets through Ridley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ridley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridley is pressed against the cage. Rabbitte pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Ridley! Two more big strikes from Rabbitte and Ridley crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paul Rabbitte!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 1919 p4p, 107 weight class) and Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 22753 p4p, 303 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz fails with the takedown.
Kazimierz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kazimierz showed some decent athleticism there.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kazimierz is controlling the pace.
Sakuraba looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kazimierz pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kazimierz.
Sakuraba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sakuraba taking shots to the head.
Sakuraba tries to reverse the position but Kazimierz maintains control.
Kazimierz lands a big elbow.
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba tries to reverse the position but Kazimierz maintains control.
Kazimierz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kazimierz lands a couple of good shots and Sakuraba has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kazimierz avoiding Sakuraba 's attempts to control his hands.
Kazimierz is looking for the choke from the back position but Sakuraba is controlling his hands well.
Sakuraba rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba has his foot on Kazimierz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazimierz works his way back into a safe position though.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazimierz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazimierz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazimierz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kazimierz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sakuraba to see if he's OK.
Sakuraba sneaks back into half guard.
Kazimierz working the head and body with strikes.
Sakuraba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakuraba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba looking for subs from the bottom but Kazimierz mounts him!
Kazimierz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazimierz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sakuraba tries to sprawl but Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz is trying to control. Sakuraba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Kazimierz's head to control him but Kazimierz postures up.
Sakuraba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazimierz pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Kazimierz is controlling well.
Kazimierz is keen to just control but Sakuraba is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
Kazimierz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kazimierz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakuraba is just riding it out for now. Kazimierz eventually gives up the hold.
Kazimierz passes into side control, despite Sakuraba's attempt to control the position.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Kazimierz is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Kazimierz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakuraba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aleksander Kazimierz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazimierz swings around for an armbar but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kazimierz's guard.
Kazimierz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakuraba can do to turn this around?
Kazimierz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba won't allow Kazimierz to sweep him here.
Kazimierz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hayato Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Kazimierz trying to control the position.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba has gone for a leg lock! Kazimierz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sakuraba's guard.
That's four 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.
Kazimierz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sakuraba to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kazimierz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sakuraba pulls down on the head and he's put Kazimierz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hayato Sakuraba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 2736 p4p, 153 weight class) and Aleksy Dzikowski (ranked 4324 p4p, 223 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aleksy Dzikowski enters the cage!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksy Dzikowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan shoots in and gets a takedown into Dzikowski's guard.
Jan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've been hearing reports that Jan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dzikowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Jan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jan wants to stand but Dzikowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jan tries to stand but Dzikowski is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzikowski is trying to keep Jan in close.
Dzikowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jan wants to get up but he can't break Dzikowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jan throws a big elbow that misses.
Jan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jan wants to stand but Dzikowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dzikowski has Jan pulled in close to control his posture.
Jan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dzikowski, up you get!
Dzikowski shoots in for a double leg but Jan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jan. Dzikowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dzikowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jan stands up from half guard.
Jan rushes Dzikowski and presses him up against the cage.
Jan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dzikowski trying to control but Jan is working from the bottom.
Dzikowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Dzikowski from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Jan is retaining full guard.
Jan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dzikowski is controlling him.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Dzikowski from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzikowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartlomiej Jan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jan misses with a right hand
and Dzikowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jan misses with a jab to the body
and Jan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jan has Dzikowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Jan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dzikowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dzikowski breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dzikowski as Jan shoots in.
Jan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jan misses the body punch
and Dzikowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Jan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dzikowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dzikowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dzikowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jan swivels and escapes.
Jan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dzikowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Jan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dzikowski to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartlomiej Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dzikowski smiles and moves away.
Jan wants to clinch
and Jan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski slips a jab and a cross from Jan.
Jan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzikowski can do to turn this around?
Jan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzikowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jan with a body shot.
No joy there for Jan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dzikowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jan with a body shot.
Dzikowski dives in and scores a takedown into Jan's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jan wants to stand up but Dzikowski is controlling him.
Jan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dzikowski is defended easily by Jan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jan gets tackled into the cage by Dzikowski. Dzikowski maintains the clinch.
Jan breaks from the clinch.
Dzikowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jan.
As Jan backs off Dzikowski throws a huge counter combo but Jan manages to avoid it all.
Jan moves into the clinch successfully.
Jan jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan kicks Dzikowski off and gets to his feet.
Jan instigates a clinch.
Jan fails to pull guard.
Jan tries to pull guard but Dzikowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dzikowski to keep the fight standing.
Jan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jan wants to stand up but Dzikowski is controlling him.
Dzikowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dzikowski won't allow Jan to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartlomiej Jan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dzikowski.
Jan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzikowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jan has Dzikowski up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dzikowski to keep the fight standing.
Jan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jan instigates a clinch.
Jan stops a takedown attempt from Dzikowski.
Bartlomiej Jan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksy Dzikowski.
Jan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dzikowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski blocks a head kick by Jan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dzikowski! But no joy.
Dzikowski moves into range and clinches up with Jan.
Dzikowski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jan is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Jan.
Jan stops a takedown attempt from Dzikowski.
Jan pulls Dzikowski into guard.
Jan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dzikowski is controlling him.
Dzikowski wants to get up but he can't break Jan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jan pulls guard successfully.
Jan has his feet on Dzikowski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bartlomiej Jan is winning the standup battle so far.
Jan is looking to clinch.
Jan has closed the distance and engaged Dzikowski in a clinch.
Dzikowski tightens his grip and picks Jan up, before dumping him to the ground. Jan manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jan wants to get back to his feet but Dzikowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dzikowski looking to pass the guard.
Bartlomiej Jan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dzikowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jan jumps guard.
Aleksy Dzikowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartlomiej Jan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jan 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartlomiej Jan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Lammikko (ranked 2905 p4p, 280 weight class) and Yowis Ben (ranked 23262 p4p, 460 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Lammikko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yowis Ben!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ben tries for a takedown but Lammikko circles away easily
and Ben takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ben with a poor takedown
and Lammikko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ben shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juhani Lammikko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yowis Ben.
Lammikko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ben.
Lammikko throws a big counter combination but Ben scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Lammikko. No joy for Ben on that attempt.
Lammikko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ben doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lammikko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ben tries for a takedown but Lammikko circles away easily
and Lammikko counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lammikko swivels and escapes.
Lammikko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lammikko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ben. Ben circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lammikko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lammikko!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben has his takedown stuffed
and Lammikko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ben looks winded!
Lammikko slaps away a takedown attempt from Ben, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ben fails with the takedown.
Ben moves forwards but Lammikko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ben shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ben fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lammikko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lammikko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lammikko misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ben doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lammikko counters with a right hand to the body.
Lammikko throws a right hand that Ben ducks under and follows up with a left that Ben also avoids with ease.
Ben doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lammikko counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck for Ben with that takedown attempt.
Lammikko is looking for a counter combo.
Ben takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lammikko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben shoots and misses
and Lammikko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lammikko throws a shot to the body.
Lammikko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lammikko.
It looks like Yowis Ben has been cut.
Juhani Lammikko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lammikko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lammikko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lammikko throws a right hand that Ben ducks under and follows up with a left that Ben also avoids with ease.
Lammikko stalks Ben and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ben's face. Ben staggers backwards, shaken.
Ben takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ben gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lammikko.
Lammikko misses with a wild combination.
Ben is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lammikko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lammikko lands with a nice combination. Ben backs away looking to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lammikko!
Lammikko scores with a jab. Ben acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Lammikko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ben drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lammikko defends it well.
Ben shoots and misses
and Lammikko counters with a series of strikes. Ben will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lammikko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ben changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ben fails with the takedown
and Lammikko counters with a nice body shot.
Ben has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ben walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ben doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lammikko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Lammikko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yowis Ben's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lammikko swinging wildly here.
Ben shoots for a takedown but Lammikko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lammikko feints a jab promting Ben to slip. Lammikko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ben slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ben misses with a takedown
letting Lammikko counter with a right hand.
Lammikko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ben.
Ben avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ben with the counter takedown but Lammikko avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lammikko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ben misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lammikko to counter with a crisp jab.
Juhani Lammikko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yowis Ben.
Ben shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lammikko to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lammikko counters with a right hand to the body.
Ben is breathing heavily.
Lammikko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Juhani Lammikko is winning the standup battle so far.
Ben showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lammikko.
Ben tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ben gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lammikko counters with a nice uppercut.
Ben shoots for a double leg takedown but Lammikko sprawls well. He's pushed Ben's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lammikko is looking for a counter combo.
Lammikko scores with a shot to the body.
Lammikko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ben's head.
Lammikko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ben backs up against the cage.
Lammikko throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lammikko stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lammikko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Lammikko scores with a four punch combination!
Ben has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ben there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ben doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lammikko counters with a left to the body.
Lammikko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lammikko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lammikko throws a series of punches but Ben avoids them all with ease.
Ben shoots and misses
and Lammikko counters with a stiff right hand.
Lammikko connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Lammikko does no damage.
Lammikko stalks Ben and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ben's face. Ben staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko leaves Ben with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lammikko connects with a body shot.
Yowis Ben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Ben 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ben doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lammikko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ben is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lammikko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ben.
Ben takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lammikko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lammikko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lammikko thuds a left hand into Ben's body.
Ben fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lammikko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ben can do to turn this around?
Lammikko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko swinging wildly here.
Ben misses with a takedown
and Lammikko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Ben 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lammikko!
Lammikko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ben's hands.
Ben shoots for a double leg takedown but Lammikko sprawls well. He's pushed Ben's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lammikko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lammikko duly obliges.
Lammikko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lammikko throws a shot to the body.
Lammikko misses with a series of wild punches.
Ben feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Lammikko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yowis Ben's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ben tries for a takedown but Lammikko circles away easily
and Lammikko counters with a nice body shot.
Ben closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lammikko circles away.
Lammikko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ben gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lammikko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juhani Lammikko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yowis Ben.
Lammikko looks to land a combination but Ben avoids it well.
Ben feints the counter takedown.
Lammikko throws a combination. Ben tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ben is defended easily by Lammikko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lammikko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lammikko clobbers Ben with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ben takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ben there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ben takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lammikko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lammikko duly obliges.
Ben gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lammikko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ben might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lammikko has got the better of the exchanges.
Lammikko throws a combination. Ben tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lammikko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ben.
Lammikko scores with a shot to the body.
Lammikko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That has opened up Yowis Ben's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lammikko scores with the left hand. Ben knows he should have avoided that one.
Lammikko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lammikko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yowis Ben has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juhani Lammikko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben tries for a takedown but Lammikko circles away easily
and Lammikko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lammikko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lammikko looks to land a combination but Ben avoids it well.
Ben doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lammikko to counter with a crisp jab.
Lammikko throws a one two combo.
Lammikko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lammikko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ben shoots and misses
and Lammikko counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben tries for a takedown but Lammikko circles away easily
and Lammikko counters with a straight right hand.
Lammikko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lammikko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lammikko cracks Ben with an open hand slap.
Lammikko cracks Ben with an open hand slap.
Lammikko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lammikko!
Lammikko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lammikko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ben has his takedown stuffed
and Lammikko counters with a left to the body.
Lammikko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ben's hands.
Ben shoots and misses
and Lammikko counters with a nice uppercut.
Lammikko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Juhani Lammikko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The cut above Yowis Ben's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lammikko lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lammikko scores with the left hand. Ben knows he should have avoided that one.
Lammikko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ben has time to react.
Ben tries for a takedown but Lammikko circles away easily
and Lammikko counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juhani Lammikko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lammikko 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juhani Lammikko!
An out of breath Juhani Lammikko 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 Cody Myres (ranked 3743 p4p, 353 weight class) and Herman Summer (ranked 2783 p4p, 300 weight class). Cody Myres has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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197 lbs
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201 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Herman Summer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Summer.
Summer throws a hook but Myres blocks it.
Summer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Summer breaks away and moves out of range.
Summer scores with a sloppy right hand. Myres should have avoided that one.
Summer clinches.
Myres working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Summer works on Myres's body with a couple of short punches.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myres tries to work over Summer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Summer lands with a short shot to the head.
Summer pushes Myres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres misses with the head strike.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Summer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summer has had enough of the clinch but Myres keeps him there for the moment.
Summer presses Myres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Myres misses with the head strike.
Summer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Summer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Summer manages to break the clinch.
Summer lands a body shot.
Myres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Summer.
It looks like Cody Myres has been cut.
Summer looks to land a left hand but Myres moved out of range nicely.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Summer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myres.
Myres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Summer throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summer looks to land a right hand but Myres moved out of range.
Summer closes the distance and clinches.
Summer breaks from the clinch.
Summer throws a hook but Myres avoids it easily.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Summer and move into the clinch.
Good exchange - Summer coming out on top.
A big right from Summer misses.
Summer misses the shot to the body.
As Summer tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Summer manages to avoid the attempt.
Myres walks into a straight right hand from Summer.
Myres slips a straight right by Summer.
Myres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summer missing with a left hand there. Myres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Summer.
Summer lands a body shot.
Myres staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Summer.
Summer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Summer looks to land a left hand but Myres moved out of range nicely.
Summer misses with a wild body shot.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Summer manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Summer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cody Myres's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Summer throws a looping overhand right but Myres ducks down to avoid it.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Summer manages to circle out of the way.
Summer takes a swing at Myres's ribcage but misses.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Myres ducks under a wild hook from Summer.
Herman Summer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Summer looks to land a combination but Myres avoids it well.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Myres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Summer lands with a cross.
Myres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Summer and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myres.
Summer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myres's head backwards.
Summer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Summer misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Summer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Summer and move into the clinch.
Myres takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Herman Summer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myres slips a jab from Summer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Summer does it's job there.
Summer lands a lovely overhand right.
Summer misses with a hook. Myres ducked under it nicely.
As Summer tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Summer manages to avoid the attempt.
Myres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summer.
Summer misses with a hook. Myres ducked under it nicely.
Cody Myres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Summer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Summer breaks away and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Myres there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres moves out of range of the strikes.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Summer manages to circle out of the way.
Summer looks to score with a jab to the body but Myres is just out of range.
Summer just misses with a punch to the body.
Summer throws a jab but it's blocked by Myres.
Summer throws a hook but Myres avoids it easily.
As Summer tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Summer manages to avoid the attempt.
Summer swings for the body but Myres moves out of range.
Myres has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Summer throws a nice looking combination but Myres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Summer.
Summer just misses with a punch to the body.
Summer lands a slapping body shot.
Summer cracks Myres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Myres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Summer.
Myres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Summer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Summer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cody Myres's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Summer. Myres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Summer scores with a nice right hand.
Summer digs a good body shot into Myres's ribs.
Summer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myres.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Summer throws a jab when Myres was well out of range.
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Summer manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summer misses the jab.
Summer has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Summer.
Summer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Summer cracks Myres with a nice body shot.
Summer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myres's elbow.
Summer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myres ducks under a wild hook from Summer.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Summer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Myres doesn't seem bothered though.
Summer jabs at Myres's body.
Summer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Myres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summer scores with a sloppy right hand. Myres should have avoided that one.
Summer misses with a hook.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Summer throws out a loose jab but Myres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Myres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Summer.
Myres is looking to counter the offense by Summer and move into the clinch.
Myres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Summer connects with the punch.
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!
Summer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Summer manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Summer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myres.
Summer misses with a series of wild punches.
Summer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summer moves into the clinch successfully.
Summer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myres.
Summer misses with a body punch.
Summer has a couple of punches blocked by Myres.
Nice body punch from Summer - that landed with a thud.
Summer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myres's elbow.
Summer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Summer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Summer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myres tries to work over Summer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Summer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Summer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cody Myres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman Summer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Myres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Summer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Summer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Summer!
A very excited looking Herman Summer 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bina Raga (ranked 2452 p4p, 290 weight class) and Seth Slithers (ranked 2642 p4p, 307 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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27
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bina Raga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Slithers!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raga throws a shot to the body.
Slithers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raga pinned against the cage. Raga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raga throws a big counter combination but Slithers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Raga tries to bum rush Slithers with a series of wild strikes but Slithers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slithers.
Raga swats away the attempt to clinch by Slithers.
It looked like Raga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raga looks to land a combination. Slithers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slithers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raga.
Raga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slithers. Slithers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Seth Slithers has been cut.
Raga throws a body kick that misses
and Slithers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Raga!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slithers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Raga is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Raga is looking to reverse the position.
Raga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slithers off and has taken his back!
Raga looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Raga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slithers on the ground.
Slithers is in bad spot here.
Slithers keeps trying to improve his position.
Slithers is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raga lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Slithers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Slithers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slithers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raga pulls his head out easily.
Raga is looking to take a break and control but Slithers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raga is nestled in close to Slithers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raga is keen to just control but Slithers is a slippery customer.
Slithers is trying to control but can't.
Raga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Slithers wants to improve his position but Raga is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raga decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Raga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bina Raga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slithers tries for a takedown but Raga circles away easily
and Raga counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slithers is rocked!
Raga in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Slithers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Check out the look on Raga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Slithers is still in real trouble! Can Raga finish him?
Raga is working Slithers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Raga cracks Slithers with a big right hand but Slithers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Slithers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Raga seems content to control.
Slithers tries to get to full guard but Raga has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raga lands a nice short elbow.
Raga is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Slithers is looking to get to half guard.
Slithers looks winded!
Raga loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Slithers scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Raga land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Raga stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bina Raga!
A very excited looking Bina Raga 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.
Seth Slithers was interviewed post fight and said 'He escaped my death grip. Next time he wont be so lucky. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Char Xiu (ranked 1090 p4p, 130 weight class) and Eragon Brom (ranked 2636 p4p, 290 weight class). Brom has chosen Booty as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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161 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Char Xiu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eragon Brom!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brom.
Brom throws a body shot but no joy.
Brom checks a low kick from Xiu.
Xiu throws a leg kick which misses Brom's front leg but catches the back leg as Brom tries to avoid it.
Xiu scores with the left hand. Brom knows he should have avoided that one.
Brom gets tackled into the cage by Xiu. Xiu maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Brom.
Brom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brom has a couple of punches blocked by Xiu.
Xiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiu lands an uppercut.
Xiu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brom throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiu is trying to pull guard but Brom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Brom.
Xiu jumps guard but Brom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xiu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brom blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Brom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Brom.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Brom avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
I was talking to Xiu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiu's elbow.
Brom has a couple of punches blocked by Xiu.
Xiu gets through Brom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiu.
Brom prevents a body shot from Xiu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brom rolls, trying to escape but Xiu keeps control of the position.
Brom is trying to remain composed but Xiu is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Xiu 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Xiu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Xiu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Xiu has the hooks in. Brom is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xiu misses with punches from the back.
Xiu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Brom just trying to survive but Xiu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Xiu loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Brom hold on?
Xiu cracks Brom with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Brom from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Xiu manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Xiu throwing sloppy strikes.
Xiu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Xiu is not going to allow Brom to sit and survive in this position.
Xiu lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Xiu lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Brom covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Brom covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Brom is trying to break free.
Xiu tries to get the hooks in deep but Brom pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiu missing with strikes.
Xiu is punishing Brom with some ground and pound.
Brom prevents Xiu from getting a body triangle.
Brom trying to control the action but Xiu just sinks the hooks in.
Xiu missing with strikes.
Brom just trying to survive but Xiu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Xiu is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Brom. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
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!
Xiu trying to control.
Brom avoids the strikes from Xiu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu 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.
Brom looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
Brom misses with a left hand
and Xiu counters with a right hand to the body.
Xiu wants to land a leg kick but Brom is out of range.
Brom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiu staying out of range there.
Xiu has his takedown stuffed
and Brom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiu throws a front kick aimed at Brom's knee but Brom avoids it well.
Xiu is looking to clinch but Brom is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu slips a jab from Brom.
Brom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xiu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brom's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brom misses with a right hand
enabling Xiu to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiu tries to score with a low kick but Brom moves his leg out of the way.
Brom lands the left hand.
Brom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiu moves away.
Xiu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xiu.
Xiu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brom.
Xiu connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brom.
And Brom responds with a good body kick, but Xiu manages to step out the way in time.
Good leg kick by Xiu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu tries to clinch
and Brom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xiu thinking.
Xiu jabs Brom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xiu lands with a good body shot.
Xiu shoots for a double leg takedown but Brom sprawls well. He's pushed Xiu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Char Xiu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Brom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brom slips a jab from Xiu.
Xiu thumps Brom with a low kick.
Xiu walks into a left hand.
Xiu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brom sprawls well. Brom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xiu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Brom misses.
Xiu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xiu throws a leg kick
letting Brom counter with a right hand.
Xiu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brom on his heels. He'll look to pass Brom's guard now, I'm sure.
Brom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brom pulls Xiu in to control the position.
Brom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiu.
Xiu wants to control from the top but Brom keeps moving.
Brom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Char Xiu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xiu stopping the sweep attempt from Brom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xiu is working Brom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brom controlling the position.
Brom looking to control.
Xiu is fighting to break Brom's control of his arms but Brom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Char Xiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xiu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Char Xiu is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Brom is just out of range.
Xiu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiu.
Brom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brom connects with a crisp jab.
Xiu misses with a body shot.
Brom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiu.
Xiu scores with a hook to the body. Brom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brom throws a looping overhand right but Xiu ducks down to avoid it.
Brom takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu forces Brom back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Brom on the inside.
Brom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Xiu tries to pull guard but Brom holds him up against the cage and eventually Xiu drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiu.
Brom misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiu.
Eragon Brom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brom prevents a body shot from Xiu.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Brom avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
Brom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiu's elbow.
Brom has a couple of punches blocked by Xiu.
Brom throws a head punch that misses.
Brom just leaning against Xiu, taking a breather.
Brom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brom controlling the action here for a moment.
Xiu swings wildly with an uppercut but Brom uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu digs a right hand underneath Brom's ribcage. Brom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xiu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brom working aggressively here.
Xiu misses with a body punch.
Brom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Xiu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brom can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiu.
Brom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brom.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xiu blocking some punches.
Xiu lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu lands a hook that snaps the head of Brom backwards.
Brom misses with a punch to the body.
Brom misses with some punches.
Xiu decides to pull guard.
Xiu trying to keep a closed guard but Brom is proving a slippery customer.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brom can do to turn this around?
Xiu wants to sweep here but Brom controlling him for the moment.
Xiu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Xiu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiu trying to control but Brom is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brom has control of Xiu's left arm, preventing Xiu from doing any damage.
Xiu throwing strikes but missing.
Xiu stands up over Brom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xiu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu preventing the sweep.
Eragon Brom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Char Xiu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!
A victorious Char Xiu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Eragon Brom had this to say: 'That sucked.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 1053 p4p, 119 weight class) and Sildosoves Bagueirau (ranked 3234 p4p, 283 weight class). Bagueirau has chosen The Way as his entrance music. 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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159 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sildosoves Bagueirau!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagueirau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bagueirau closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White Jr to the mat! White Jr manages to get full guard.
White Jr looking for a guillotine here but Bagueirau defends easily.
White Jr has Bagueirau pulled in close to control his posture.
Bagueirau trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagueirau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagueirau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr has Bagueirau pulled in close to control his posture.
Bagueirau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White Jr's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagueirau is looking for a kimura here.
Bagueirau prevents White Jr from improving his position.
Bagueirau trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bagueirau is working away from the top position though.
Bagueirau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
White Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bagueirau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Bagueirau got a little sloppy there for a moment and White Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagueirau has managed to get both his arms back between White Jr's legs - danger averted.
Bagueirau wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving.
White Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bagueirau trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
White Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet White Jr, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bagueirau looking for a takedown.
Bagueirau wants a takedown.
White Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bagueirau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bruce White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sildosoves Bagueirau.
Bagueirau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bagueirau turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
White Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
White Jr is pressing down on Bagueirau's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bagueirau tries to free his leg and advance position but White Jr is retaining full guard.
White Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bagueirau is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for White Jr.
White Jr tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where White Jr is right now.
White Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Bagueirau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White Jr is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bagueirau controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bagueirau tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bagueirau has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sildosoves Bagueirau dominated that round.
That's time! White Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White Jr drives through with a takedown into Bagueirau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
White Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
White Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagueirau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Bagueirau's legs - danger averted.
White Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bagueirau some visible discomfort.
Bagueirau manages to work his way to half guard, despite White Jr's best efforts.
Bagueirau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White Jr is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagueirau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
White Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
White Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bagueirau has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bagueirau actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from White Jr there.
White Jr working Bagueirau over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from White Jr.
Bagueirau is rocked!
White Jr is looking to stall here but Bagueirau recovers full guard.
Bagueirau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
White Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Bagueirau is still in real trouble! Can White Jr finish him?
White Jr stays in close to Bagueirau's body and controls the position.
Bagueirau keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully.
Bagueirau seems to have recovered his senses.
Bagueirau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White Jr defends well.
White Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
White Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bagueirau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bagueirau looking for a guillotine here but White Jr defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr is working Bagueirau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
White Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bruce White Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bagueirau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bagueirau looking to hit a scissor sweep but White Jr is one step ahead there.
White Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White Jr controlling from the top position.
White Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
White Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagueirau can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr wants to control from the top but Bagueirau keeps moving.
White Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bagueirau isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. White Jr stacks Bagueirau on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by White Jr!
Bagueirau gets back to half guard.
White Jr is trying to control. Bagueirau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bagueirau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. White Jr connects with a nice short shot to Bagueirau's temple.
White Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! White Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
White Jr with a jab.
Bagueirau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
And Bagueirau tries to counter it with a takedown but White Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bagueirau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bagueirau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White Jr is fending him off so far but Bagueirau persists. Nope, White Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
White Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White Jr instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruce White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sildosoves Bagueirau.
A short left from White Jr.
White Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bagueirau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Bagueirau trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
White Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
White Jr continues to stall.
White Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bagueirau manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagueirau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White Jr working some strikes from top position.
White Jr with a nice head shot there.
White Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White Jr wants to control from the top but Bagueirau keeps moving.
Bagueirau working for a triangle but White Jr defends it easily.
White Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White Jr trying to control but Bagueirau is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Bagueirau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bagueirau working for a triangle but White Jr defends it easily.
White Jr working some strikes from top position.
White Jr working some strikes from top position.
Bagueirau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagueirau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White Jr with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bagueirau trying to keep a closed guard but White Jr is proving a slippery customer.
White Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Bagueirau throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! White Jr escapes and throws Bagueirau's legs to the side, diving into side control!
White Jr trying to control the action but Bagueirau is working from the bottom.
White Jr working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White Jr trying to control the action but Bagueirau is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce White Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!
A relieved looking Bruce White Jr 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gianni (ranked 708 p4p, 96 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 967 p4p, 125 weight class). McConnell has chosen The Reason as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Gianni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalton McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gianni slips a jab from McConnell.
Gianni appears to be looking for a big counter.
McConnell sizes up Gianni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gianni avoids the body shot from McConnell.
McConnell staying out of range there.
Gianni sets himself, and McConnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Gianni avoids it this time.
Gianni tries a head kick but it misses.
Gianni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConnell moves away from the strike by Gianni.
Gianni misses with a double jab.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Gianni shakes him off and moves away.
Gianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gianni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni thows a body kick. McConnell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McConnell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McConnell 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.
Gianni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McConnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been informed that McConnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell takes a swing at Gianni's ribcage but misses.
Ramon Gianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gianni feints and then cracks McConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McConnell down.
Gianni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McConnell darts in and clinches Gianni up against the cage.
Gianni tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Gianni back against the cage.
Gianni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gianni swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gianni lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Gianni.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni tries to pull guard but McConnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Gianni drops back down to his feet.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gianni working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell is pushing Gianni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McConnell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McConnell continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Gianni throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gianni gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gianni misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell is leaning against Gianni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from McConnell.
Gianni blocks a body shot from McConnell.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
Gianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Gianni.
Gianni is trying to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling him.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Gianni misses with some punches.
Gianni just leaning against McConnell, taking a breather.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Gianni around his waist. Gianni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gianni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Gianni's head.
Gianni blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Gianni successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell 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.
Gianni controls McConnell momentarily but McConnell frees himself.
Gianni looking for subs off his back but McConnell has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for McConnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gianni ducks right into an uppercut from McConnell.
Gianni is looking to clinch but McConnell is avoiding it.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gianni.
McConnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gianni loads up on a big right hand but McConnell slips the punch.
Gianni avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Gianni looks to land a right hand but McConnell moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Gianni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gianni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by Gianni and move into the clinch position.
Gianni throws a body kick that misses
and McConnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Gianni around his waist. Gianni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gianni lands a right hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gianni controlling the action here for a moment.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gianni has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
McConnell slowing the pace effectively.
Gianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gianni misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Gianni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gianni tries to pull guard but McConnell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell looking to slow down the pace here.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gianni misses with a body punch.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Gianni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gianni.
McConnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Gianni back against the cage.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
Gianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
McConnell letting Gianni take a breather here.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Gianni.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McConnell pressing his opponent against the cage.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gianni.
The referee calls for McConnell to work.
McConnell working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gianni throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
Gianni sets himself, and McConnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Gianni avoids it this time.
Gianni cracks McConnell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gianni throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Gianni sets himself, and McConnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Gianni avoids it this time.
McConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gianni clobbers McConnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gianni. That's going to slow McConnell down.
Gianni takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Gianni pushes him away.
Gianni wants to land a leg kick but McConnell is out of range.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Gianni shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni pushes McConnell away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Gianni.
Gianni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McConnell rushes Gianni and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gianni lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
Gianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell leaning against his opponent.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
Gianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gianni lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gianni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramon Gianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gianni is trying to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling him.
McConnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gianni fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giannis head.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
Gianni blocks an uppercut.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McConnell to keep the fight standing.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gianni wants to break free but McConnell has control.
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Gianni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
Gianni takes a shot to the head.
Gianni misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gianni swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gianni can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gianni.
McConnell effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
Gianni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gianni.
Still in the clinch, Gianni scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from McConnell.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
McConnell gets through Gianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gianni is working McConnell over against the cage.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Gianni swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell gets through Gianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell is stalling here.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Gianni.
Gianni has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Gianni prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to work over Gianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
McConnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gianni is keeping busy.
McConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McConnell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Blood (ranked 178 p4p, 25 weight class) and Professor Xe (ranked 940 p4p, 119 weight class). Blood comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood - Slayer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Blood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Professor Xe!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xe misses with a hook. Blood ducked under it nicely.
Blood is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xe.
Blood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood fails with the takedown.
Xe wants to clinch up but Blood keeps it at a distance.
Blood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xe sprawls and moves away.
Xe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blood!
Blood tries to improve position but can't.
Xe is trying to get an arm triangle but Blood is defending well.
Check out the look on Xe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Blood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blood gets back to half guard.
Xe lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe prevents Blood from improving his position.
Blood trying to control here.
Xe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xe's back!
Blood misses with a punch to the head.
Blood throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Blood throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Blood has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Xe just trying to survive but Blood is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Xe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe is in bad spot here.
Xe turns into Blood and is now in his guard.
Xe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blood wants to sweep here but Xe controlling him for the moment.
Xe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Xe from controlling successfully.
Blood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xe manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood is looking to advance position but Xe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xe with a couple of short strikes.
Xe lands with some strikes.
Blood tries to lock up and control but Xe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Blood that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood is wriggling around trying to escape.
Xe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blood gets back to half guard.
Blood is looking for a sweep. Xe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Xe connects with a nice short shot to Blood's temple.
Xe is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.
Blood is staying active underneath Xe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xe wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
Xe lands strikes from half guard.
Blood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Xe from controlling successfully.
Xe pushes down on Blood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xe is one step ahead there.
Xe is looking to work some ground and pound but Blood has wrist control.
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe 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.
Blood fails with a takedown attempt.
Xe works Blood's body with a nice hook.
Blood wants to clinch up but Xe keeps it at a distance.
Xe looks to land a left hand but Blood moved out of range nicely.
Blood ducks right into an uppercut from Xe.
Blood lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.
Blood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xe.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xe showed some decent athleticism there.
Blood moves into full guard.
Xe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xe cracks Blood with a solid left hand.
Blood looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Xe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Xe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blood keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xe's back!
Professor Xe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blood missing with punches from the back.
Blood missing with strikes from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Xe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Xe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Xe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blood working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Xe is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Blood has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Xe taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Blood!
Jack Blood retains his heavyweight title!
Jack Blood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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