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UnderGround FC 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Taneyev (ranked 6958 p4p, 529 weight class) and Philo Beddo Ii (ranked 3813 p4p, 400 weight class). The key to victory for Valentin Taneyev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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209 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo Ii!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taneyev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beddo Ii missing with knees to the body.
Taneyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beddo Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beddo Ii misses with a hook. Taneyev ducked under it nicely.
Beddo Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beddo Ii tries to clinch up.
Taneyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beddo Ii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Taneyev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Taneyev clinches up with Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Beddo Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taneyev.
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beddo Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beddo Ii has managed to clinch.
Taneyev avoiding damage as Beddo Ii throws knees to the body.
Beddo Ii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taneyev can't break the clinch.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taneyev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beddo Iis head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Beddo Ii.
Taneyev wants to clinch.
Beddo Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev has Beddo Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Taneyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beddo Ii throws a lazy right hand but Taneyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Beddo Ii misses the target.
Taneyev is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Beddo Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Beddo Ii is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Taneyev tries to clinch up
and Beddo Ii counters with a nice body shot.
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but Taneyev blocks with his arms.
Taneyev managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Taneyev is trying to break free.
Taneyev has a couple of punches blocked by Beddo Ii.
Taneyev managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taneyev managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beddo Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taneyev tries to clinch there but Beddo Ii circles away.
Beddo Ii throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Beddo Ii moves into the clinch.
Beddo Ii misses with a knee strike.
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taneyev clinches up with Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
Taneyev breaks the clinch.
Taneyev has closed the distance and engaged Beddo Ii in a clinch.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taneyev avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Beddo Ii misses.
Taneyev takes the fight into the clinch.
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taneyev rushes Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valentin Taneyev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taneyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
Taneyev lands an uppercut.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
Beddo Ii takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Philo Beddo Ii has been cut.
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but Taneyev blocks with his arms.
Taneyev lands a hook that snaps the head of Beddo Ii backwards.
Beddo Ii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beddo Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Beddo Ii throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Beddo Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taneyev gets tackled into the cage by Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii maintains the clinch.
Taneyev is leaning against Beddo Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Taneyev.
Beddo Ii looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Taneyev avoiding damage as Beddo Ii throws knees to the body.
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
Taneyev clinches up with Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Taneyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beddo Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Taneyev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taneyev is working Beddo Ii over against the cage.
Beddo Ii is breathing heavily.
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Taneyev is looking to clinch.
Beddo Ii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taneyev.
Beddo Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beddo Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taneyev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taneyev slips under a jab.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Beddo Ii moves out of range.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Beddo Ii is having none of it.
Beddo Ii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taneyev tries to clinch up but Beddo Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Beddo Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Beddo Ii circles away.
Beddo Ii throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
Taneyev moves in looking to clinch but Beddo Ii pushes him off.
Taneyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beddo Ii throws a hook to the side of Taneyev's head but Taneyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taneyev defending well as Beddo Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beddo Ii gets tackled into the cage by Taneyev. Taneyev maintains the clinch.
Beddo Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taneyev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taneyev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taneyev lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taneyev managing to block the knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taneyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taneyev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Beddo Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Beddo Ii moves out of range.
Beddo Ii wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Taneyev misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philo Beddo Ii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beddo Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Beddo Ii misses with a looping right.
Beddo Ii misses with an uppercut. Taneyev saw that one coming.
Taneyev moves away from the strike by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taneyev moves out of range as Beddo Ii strikes.
Beddo Ii lands a glancing blow to the side of Taneyev's head.
Taneyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Beddo Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beddo Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taneyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taneyev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taneyev tries to clinch
and Beddo Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Taneyev is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev tries to clinch up but Beddo Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Taneyev is looking to clinch but Beddo Ii is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Beddo Ii.
As Beddo Ii looks to move away, Taneyev throws a big counter combo but Beddo Ii just gets out of the way.
Beddo Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beddo Ii has closed the distance and engaged Taneyev in a clinch.
Beddo Ii misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taneyev avoids it.
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taneyev tries to clinch there but Beddo Ii circles away.
Beddo Ii misses with a hook.
Taneyev moves in looking to clinch but Beddo Ii pushes him off.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Beddo Ii moves out of range.
Taneyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beddo Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beddo Ii throws a nice looking combination but Taneyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beddo Ii gets tackled into the cage by Taneyev. Taneyev maintains the clinch.
Taneyev scores with a shot to the side of Beddo Ii's head.
Beddo Ii misses with the head strike.
Taneyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taneyev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taneyev wants to break free but Beddo Ii has control.
Beddo Ii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taneyev blocks it with crossed arms.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Taneyev avoids the damage to the body.
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taneyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beddo Ii throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev tries to clinch but Beddo Ii is having none of it.
Taneyev slips a straight right by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Taneyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beddo Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddo Ii.
Taneyev rushes Beddo Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev tries to break the clinch but Beddo Ii is controlling the position.
Taneyev breaks from the clinch.
Beddo Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taneyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beddo Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taneyev moves into the clinch.
Taneyev is trying to break free.
Beddo Ii tries a knee to the head but Taneyev blocks it.
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beddo Ii catches Taneyev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beddo Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beddo Ii has Taneyev up against the cage in a clinch.
Taneyev tries a body shot but Beddo Ii blocks it.
Beddo Ii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taneyev blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Beddo Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beddo Ii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Beddo Ii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnriel Casimero (ranked 4242 p4p, 221 weight class) and Curtis Jackson (ranked 3989 p4p, 210 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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135 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnriel Casimero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casimero.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Casimero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson jabs at Casimero's body.
Casimero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Casimero throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Casimero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Casimero dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Good exchange - Casimero coming out on top.
Casimero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Casimero circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jackson to the canvas! Jackson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Casimero keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnriel Casimero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jackson (ranked 6561 p4p, 376 weight class) and Ian Joy Virtudazo (ranked 4443 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian Joy Virtudazo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Virtudazo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Virtudazo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Virtudazo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Virtudazo is keeping the position.
Virtudazo is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Virtudazo can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Virtudazo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Virtudazo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Anthony Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtudazo has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Virtudazo avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Joy Virtudazo.
Virtudazo fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson lands a jab 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!
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Virtudazo manages to circle out of the way.
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Virtudazo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Virtudazo controlling the action here.
Virtudazo is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Virtudazo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Virtudazo controlling from the top position.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtudazo wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Virtudazo pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Virtudazo is avoiding it.
Virtudazo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Virtudazo ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Virtudazo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Virtudazo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtudazo has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Virtudazo's guard.
Virtudazo wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Virtudazo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtudazo can do to turn this around?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Virtudazo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anthony Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtudazo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtudazo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Virtudazo 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.
Virtudazo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ian Joy Virtudazo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Virtudazo back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Virtudazo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson gets caught napping as Virtudazo dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Virtudazo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Virtudazo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtudazo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Virtudazo off! Virtudazo jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Virtudazo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtudazo stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Virtudazo wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Virtudazo looking to pass the guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Virtudazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virtudazo 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.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virtudazo on the ground.
Virtudazo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Virtudazo off! Virtudazo jumps back into Jackson's 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.
Virtudazo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Virtudazo off! Virtudazo jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Virtudazo passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Virtudazo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtudazo moves to the back.
Virtudazo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Virtudazo has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jackson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Virtudazo gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Joy Virtudazo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suzuki Sakurai (ranked 6750 p4p, 521 weight class) and Juhani Jukola (ranked 4299 p4p, 433 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Suzuki Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Jukola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Suzuki Sakurai has been cut.
Jukola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakurai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakurai on the side of the head.
Sakurai connects with a high kick.
Sakurai closes the distance and clinches up with Jukola, looking for a takedown. Sakurai pushes Jukola against the cage but Jukola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jukola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakurai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola throws out a leg kick but Sakurai moves out of range and Jukola only half commits.
Sakurai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jukola back to the cage. Sakurai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Suzuki Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakurai is looking to clinch but Jukola is avoiding it.
Jukola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Jukola does it's job there.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakurai doesn't manage to clinch there - Jukola circles away.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Sakurai moved out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Sakurai.
Jukola scores with the left hand. Sakurai knows he should have avoided that one.
Sakurai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jukola to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakurai.
Jukola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Sakurai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sakurai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jukola counters with a crisp one two that drops Sakurai! Jukola thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sakurai to his feet! Sakurai is in big trouble!
Sakurai takes one to the side of the head.
Jukola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakurai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jukola cracks Sakurai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakurai misses with a double jab.
Sakurai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suzuki Sakurai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola swings for the body but Sakurai moves out of range.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Sakurai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jukola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suzuki Sakurai's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakurai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukola lands a nice hook to Sakurai's body. Sakurai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jukola throws a body punch but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jukola counter with a right hand.
Jukola throws a series of punches but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sakurai swinging wildly here.
Jukola feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sakurai sprawling to the canvas! Sakurai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jukola finish him?!
Sakurai is rocked!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sakurai!
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Sakurai counters with a nice body shot.
Sakurai throws a right hand that Jukola ducks under and follows up with a left that Jukola also avoids with ease.
Sakurai throws a combination that misses
and Jukola counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sakurai! Jukola lets Sakurai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Sakurai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suzuki Sakurai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jukola connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sakurai out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juhani Jukola!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 3137 p4p, 308 weight class) and Lars Bullock (ranked 3057 p4p, 301 weight class). Lars Bullock will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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236 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Bullock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones looking for a triangle here. Bullock is fighting it but it looks tight! Jones pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bullock is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Jones!
An out of breath Jack Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Over Power (ranked 2309 p4p, 280 weight class) and Patrick Bower (ranked 3585 p4p, 379 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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200 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Over Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Bower!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bower misses with a wild body shot.
Bower loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Bower misses with a wild body shot.
Power jabs Bower right on the nose. Bower blinks but takes it well.
Power takes a swing at Bower's ribcage but misses.
Bower lands a body shot.
Bower's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy - 170$/week was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bower's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Power throws a right and a left that Bower avoids nicely.
Power misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bower moves out of range of the strikes.
Bower shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bower just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Power was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Bower slips the punch.
Bower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bower looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
A punch combination from Bower misses.
Bower throws a body shot but no joy.
Power tries to bum rush Bower with a series of wild strikes but Bower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bower swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Bower is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Power rather than just go for the knockout.
Power moves away from the strike by Bower.
Bower lands with a kick to the temple. Power shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Over Power has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Bower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power throws a right hand that Bower ducks under and follows up with a left that Bower also avoids with ease.
Bower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Bower misses its intended target.
Bower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
A head kick misses from Bower.
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!
Bower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Bower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bower thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Bower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Over Power's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bower throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Bower swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Power slips a straight right by Bower.
Bower misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Bower with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Bower looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Bower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power is looking to counter punch.
Bower misses the shot to the body.
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Bower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
A counter left hand to the body from Power misses its target.
Bower lands a lovely overhand right.
Bower cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Power blocks a jab.
Power definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patrick Bower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Bower does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Bower just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bower swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bower connects with an inside leg kick.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Bower seems unphased.
Bower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Bower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bower comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Power with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Bower will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Over Power's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Power throws a right and a left that Bower avoids nicely.
Bower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power scores with a sloppy right hand. Bower should have avoided that one.
Power throws a series of punches but Bower avoids them all with ease.
Bower takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Bower slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patrick Bower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bower throws a head kick that misses
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Bower lands the left hand.
Bower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bower scores with a shot to the body.
Power lands a right hook to the body.
Bower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bower slips under a jab.
Power takes a swing at Bower's ribcage but misses.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Power moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bower misses
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Bower.
Bower lands the left hand.
Power scores with a nice right hand.
Bower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Bower.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Patrick Bower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bower lands a jab to the head.
Bower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bower throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Bower bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
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 Over Power.
Well Bower 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Over Power!
Over Power decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boz Rutten (ranked 4460 p4p, 137 weight class) and Tohit Tohurt (ranked 1603 p4p, 75 weight class). Tohit Tohurt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boz Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tohit Tohurt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tohurt scores with a push kick.
Tohurt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutten will feel that in the morning.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Tohurt.
Tohurt lands with a shot to the body.
Tohit Tohurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tohurt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tohurt scores with a nice body kick.
Tohurt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rutten sprawling to the canvas! Rutten rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tohurt finish him?!
Rutten is rocked!
It looks like Boz Rutten has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tohurt fakes the body blow, causing Rutten to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rutten goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tohit Tohurt!
The defeated Boz Rutten had this to say: 'He farted on me and put me off the tramp '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raiam Dos Santos (ranked 1611 p4p, 203 weight class) and Giuseppe Turturro (ranked 1828 p4p, 224 weight class). Giuseppe Turturro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
195 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiam Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giuseppe Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turturro clinches with his opponent.
Dos Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Dos Santos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turturro pulls Dos Santos into guard.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dos Santos doesn't defend quickly enough and Turturro has managed to lock this one up! Can Dos Santos escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Turturro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giuseppe Turturro!
Giuseppe Turturro is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Giuseppe Turturro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wee Lee Osman (ranked 3463 p4p, 363 weight class) and Hairuddin Abdul Rahim (ranked 3374 p4p, 355 weight class). Wee Lee Osman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wee Lee Osman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hairuddin Abdul Rahim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul Rahim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Osman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Abdul Rahim is chipping away with strikes.
Osman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Osman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdul Rahim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abdul Rahim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abdul Rahim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Osman has momentary wrist control but Abdul Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.
Abdul Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Osman's head.
Abdul Rahim chips away with some ground and pound.
Osman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Abdul Rahim has his hands clasped together but Osman extends and breaks Abdul Rahim's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Osman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wee Lee Osman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sivile Gonya (ranked 1275 p4p, 179 weight class) and Virgil Van Dijk (ranked 2173 p4p, 274 weight class). Virgil Van Dijk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sivile Gonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Virgil Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dijk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dijk misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonya.
Gonya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonya is defended easily by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk clinches with his opponent.
Van Dijk avoiding damage as Gonya throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gonya as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gonya fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Van Dijk.
Gonya tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Dijk avoids the damage to the body.
Gonya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Dijk wants to break free but Gonya has control.
Gonya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Gonya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
Gonya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonya manages to break the clinch.
Gonya gets a double leg takedown into Van Dijk's guard.
Van Dijk is looking to stand back up but Gonya counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk pushes Gonya off looking to stand but Gonya dives back in and keeps control.
Van Dijk wants to control but Gonya is keeping busy.
Van Dijk wants to improve his position but Gonya is controlling well.
Van Dijk is trying to maintain the position but Gonya is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonya is working for an americana but Van Dijk has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gonya was thinking about the submission.
Gonya stays in close to Van Dijk's body and controls the position.
Van Dijk trying to control the position.
Van Dijk has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CrossFit Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gonya trying to control but Van Dijk is working from the bottom.
Van Dijk looking for a guillotine here but Gonya defends easily.
Van Dijk pulls Gonya in close to his closed guard and prevents Gonya from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sivile Gonya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gonya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gonya misses with a right hand
enabling Van Dijk to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonya feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van Dijk trying to control the position.
Van Dijk can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonya trying to pass the guard but Van Dijk defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Dijk has his hands clasped together around Gonya's back. He's all about the action.
Van Dijk trying to hold on to Gonya's head to control him but Gonya postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Van Dijk is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonya is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Van Dijk reverses the position - he's now on top in Gonya's guard.
Gonya is pulling down on Van Dijk's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Dijk, at least for the moment.
Van Dijk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonya is keeping the position for now.
Gonya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Dijk has managed to get both his arms back between Gonya's legs - danger averted.
Gonya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonya has his foot on Van Dijk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Dijk works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonya has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Van Dijk doesn't defend quickly enough and Gonya has managed to lock this one up! Can Van Dijk escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gonya on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sivile Gonya!
A less than humble Sivile Gonya misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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