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WW IV: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fard Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nash Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fard Tard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fard Tard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nash Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mercer tries to clinch but Tard is having none of it.
Mercer moves away from the strike by Tard.
Tard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mercer trying to hold on to Tard's head to control him but Tard postures up.
Tard thows a huge punch but Mercer dodges it nicely.
Tard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mercer for as long as he can get away with.
Tard wants to free his trapped foot but Mercer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tard dominating with strikes here.
Mercer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tard looking to finish Mercer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mercer!
Tard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tard with good strikes from the mount here!
Tard unloads with some shots from mount but Mercer bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tard avoids the attempt from Mercer to control.
Tard looking to control but Mercer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tard controlling the pace for now.
Mercer wants to hold on but Tard pushes him away.
Tard is landing with some decent strikes but Mercer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tard content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tard landing strikes from the mount.
Tard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tard thowing shots but they're missing.
Tard landing shots from mount.
Tard working Mercer over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is looking to get to half guard.
Mercer looks gassed!
Tard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tard controlling from the full mount.
Tard with the ground and pound from mount.
Tard lands a heavy elbow.
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mercer?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tard dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fard Tard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mercer slips under a jab from Tard.
Tard 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.
Tard 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.
Mercer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tard stands up over Mercer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mercer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard trying to control but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Tard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fard Tard.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Tard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Tard misses.
Mercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tard is looking to score with low kicks.
Mercer with a poor takedown
and Tard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mercer is breathing heavily.
Tard is working Mercer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard 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.
Mercer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Tard from controlling successfully.
Tard chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tard controlling from the top position.
Tard is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercer has wrist control.
Tard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mercer has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mercer has tightened it up now! Tard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nash Mercer!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nepobedimiy Udarnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nepobedimiy Udarnik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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221 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nepobedimiy Udarnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Hari.
Hari throws a head kick but Udarnik moves out of range.
Udarnik really is a fat lump.
Hari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Udarnik as he avoids it easily.
Udarnik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hari.
Hari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hari avoids the head kick by Udarnik.
Udarnik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hari is trying to defend but Udarnik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Udarnik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udarnik wants to pass to mount but Hari is defending the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Udarnik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari really wants to buck Udarnik off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Udarnik controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nepobedimiy Udarnik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hari tries a head kick but it misses.
Hari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Udarnik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Udarnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Hari misses
letting Udarnik counter with a right hand.
Udarnik gets a clinch.
Udarnik has Hari pressed against the cage, preventing Hari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Udarnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Udarnik tries a head kick but it misses.
Udarnik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horrible takedown by Hari or perhaps it was just good defense by Udarnik which made him look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Udarnik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hari throws a head kick but Udarnik moves out of range.
Badr Hari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hari tried to score with a low kick but Udarnik checks it.
Udarnik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hari is breathing heavily.
Udarnik rushes Hari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udarnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hari avoids the head kick by Udarnik.
Hari throws a head kick but Udarnik moves out of range.
Hari misses with a leg kick
and Udarnik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Udarnik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hari is trying to keep an underhook but Udarnik manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hari pushes Udarnik off looking to stand but Udarnik dives back in and keeps control.
Hari is looking to get back to is feet but Udarnik passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Udarnik seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Udarnik controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hari tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Udarnik lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nepobedimiy Udarnik dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hari avoids the head kick by Udarnik.
Udarnik lands a high kick to the side of Hari's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Udarnik dives into guard, looking to finish.
Hari is rocked!
It looks like Badr Hari has been cut.
Udarnik stands up and waves to Hari to follow him.
Hari is still on wobbly legs! Can Udarnik finish him?
Udarnik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hari seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hari misses with a body kick.
Hari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hari throws a head kick that half lands.
Udarnik avoids the head kick by Hari.
A head kick from Hari lands but Udarnik takes it in his stride.
It looks like Nepobedimiy Udarnik has been cut.
Hari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Udarnik clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udarnik breaks from the clinch.
Hari throws a sloppy head kick and Udarnik moves out of range easily.
Udarnik looks to land a combination but Hari avoids it well.
Hari tries for a takedown but Udarnik circles away easily
and Udarnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Udarnik.
Hari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hari misses with a few strikes there.
Udarnik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hari.
Udarnik closes the distance and clinches.
Hari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Udarnik has him pressed against the cage.
Udarnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Hari.
Udarnik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hari throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Udarnik. That snapped Hari's head back.
Hari throws a lazy head kick
so Udarnik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Udarnik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hari is looking to stand back up but Udarnik counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udarnik slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Udarnik trying to pass the guard but Hari defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nepobedimiy Udarnik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Udarnik 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nepobedimiy Udarnik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Singled Out by Diecast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abraham Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lincoln sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Lincoln scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Johnny Roberts has been cut.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincoln.
Lincoln lands with a right and another and another! Roberts is in big trouble! Lincoln lands again and this time it's lights out for Roberts! A quality knockout there for Lincoln.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abraham Lincoln!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Pollard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring the Pain. Brandon Miller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Pollard!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller looks to land a combination but Pollard avoids it well.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Pollard lands a high kick!
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pollard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pollard fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pollard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Pollard.
A head kick misses from Pollard.
Pollard lands a big head kick that sends Miller to the canvas! Pollard follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Pollard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendo Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Conway's chin.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Conway.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Conway is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Conway is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hendo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Johannson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Johannson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe scores with a takedown into Johannson's guard.
Monroe looking to sit in guard and control but Johannson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johannson 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.
Johannson landing with the ground and pound.
Johannson wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Monroe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johannson!
Poor strikes thrown by Monroe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Monroe tries to control but Johannson wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johannson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monroe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Monroe tries to control but Johannson wriggling away.
Johannson tries to lock up and control but Monroe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johannson blocking the ground and pound.
Johannson is working to get back to half guard.
Monroe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monroe looking to secure an arm triangle but Johannson defends it well.
Monroe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johannson because Monroe loaded up on that one.
Monroe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Monroe throwing strikes but Johannson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Johannson wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johannson misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johannson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johannson throws a combination. Monroe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannson stuffs the takedown attempt from Monroe. Monroe gets slowly back to his feet.
Johannson misses with a few strikes there.
Johannson scores with a nice strike.
Monroe is looking to clinch but Johannson is avoiding it.
Johannson throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johannson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johannson is pulling down on Monroe's head to control his posture.
Monroe wants to pass the guard but Johannson is keeping the position.
Monroe looking to sit in guard and control but Johannson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannson postures up.
Johannson advances to half guard.
Johannson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monroe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monroe wants to improve his position but Johannson is controlling well.
Johannson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johannson winds up and cracks Monroe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johannson not doing much here.
Monroe 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Johannson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monroe wants to clinch.
Monroe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johannson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johannson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monroe wants to clinch up but Johannson keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Johannson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johannson.
Monroe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Monroe fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monroe.
Johannson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monroe backs up against the cage.
Monroe misses with a hook. Johannson ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johannson.
A nice combination there by Johannson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monroe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johannson throws a head kick that misses.
Johannson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johannson misses with a wild combination.
Johannson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Monroe dodges the punch combination from Johannson.
Monroe tries to clinch up but Johannson circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Johannson.
Johannson works over Monroe's head and body with a nice combination.
Johannson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adam Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johannson misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Johannson.
Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown. Johannson tries to sprawl out of it but Monroe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johannson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johannson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Adam Monroe has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johannson throws a head kick that misses.
Johannson connects with a right hand. Monroe shakes it off.
Johannson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johannson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johannson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johannson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johannson is fending him off so far but Monroe persists. Nope, Johannson circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick from Johannson lands but Monroe takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johannson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johannson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johannson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monroe looks for a takedown but Johannson sprawls well.
Johannson misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johannson closes the distance and clinches.
Johannson manages to break the clinch.
Hector Johannson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johannson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johannson throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
Johannson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johannson tries to bum rush Monroe with a series of wild strikes but Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johannson moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Johannson.
Adam Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Johannson. No joy for Monroe on that attempt.
Johannson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johannson misses with a two punch combination.
Johannson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johannson misses with a two punch combination.
Johannson misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johannson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johannson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Johannson moved away.
Johannson swinging wildly here.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johannson tries to bum rush Monroe with a series of wild strikes but Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johannson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Johannson duly obliges.
Johannson ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Johannson lands a jab-cross combination.
Johannson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe wants to clinch but Johannson slips to the side
and Johannson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monroe thinking.
Johannson lands with a kick to the temple. Monroe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Monroe shoots and misses
and Johannson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Johannson.
Monroe with a poor takedown
and Johannson counters with a three punch combo that has Monroe backing up. Monroe nods at Johannson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johannson throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Johannson throws a combination. Monroe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Johannson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Monroe'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!
Monroe clinches but Johannson breaks the clinch
and Johannson counters with a series of strikes. Monroe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johannson.
Monroe misses with a takedown
enabling Johannson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johannson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johannson works over Monroe's head and body with a nice combination.
Monroe misses with a takedown attempt
and Johannson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monroe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johannson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johannson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johannson lands a head kick!
Johannson has closed the distance and engaged Monroe in a clinch.
Johannson tries to break the clinch but Monroe is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johannson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johannson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Johannson there.
Johannson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johannson working Monroe over with strikes.
Monroe gets back to full guard.
Johannson postures up.
Monroe wants to stand but Johannson is controlling the position.
Monroe trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Monroe can't keep his opponent in guard - Johannson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Johannson.
Monroe trying to control but Johannson postures up.
Johannson working over Monroe with some ground and pound. Monroe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johannson trying to control from half guard but Monroe is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monroe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johannson counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Johannson looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
No luck for Monroe with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe throws a combination that misses
and Johannson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monroe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johannson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johannson.
Johannson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe darts in trying to clinch
and Johannson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Johannson does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe with a poor takedown
enabling Johannson to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johannson tries to avoid it but Monroe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johannson to the ground. Johannson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johannson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monroe looks to clinch
and Johannson counters with a three punch combo that has Monroe backing up. Monroe nods at Johannson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johannson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe tries for a takedown but Johannson circles away easily
and Johannson counters with a left and a right that stings Monroe.
Johannson looks to land a combination. Monroe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johannson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johannson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johannson gets caught flat footed, as Monroe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johannson keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Monroe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Johannson is retaining full guard.
Johannson pulls Monroe in close to prevent any damage.
Johannson is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up.
Hector Johannson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monroe 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.
Adam Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monroe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monroe misses the body punch
and Johannson counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Johannson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johannson 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Johannson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Loucks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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20
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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 New York, Lance Enforcer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Loucks!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Enforcer.
Enforcer tries to bum rush Loucks with a series of wild strikes but Loucks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Enforcer misses with a wild combination.
Enforcer misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Enforcer scores with a four punch combination!
Loucks lands with a nice combination. Enforcer backs away looking to recover.
Loucks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Enforcer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loucks somewhat.
Loucks shoots in but Enforcer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enforcer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loucks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Enforcer won't be happy with that.
Loucks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Loucks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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That's one minute gone in the round.
Loucks throws an elbow but Enforcer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Enforcer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loucks on the ground.
Loucks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Enforcer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loucks trying to control the action but Enforcer is working from the bottom.
Loucks stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Enforcer lands a left and a right that send Loucks crashing to the mat, dazed. Enforcer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Loucks is rocked!
It looks like Sean Loucks has been cut.
Enforcer throws a combination that misses
and Loucks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Enforcer's guard.
Loucks trying to control but Enforcer is working from the bottom.
Loucks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Loucks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loucks looks gassed!
Loucks trying to control but Enforcer is working from the bottom.
Enforcer wants to get back to his feet but Loucks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loucks 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.
Enforcer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Loucks manages to pass to side control.
Enforcer tries to get to full guard but Loucks has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Enforcer misses with a combination
and Loucks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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.
Loucks can't get the takedown.
Lance Enforcer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Loucks.
Loucks wants a takedown.
Enforcer prevents the takedown attempt.
Loucks is trying to drag Enforcer to the mat but Enforcer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Enforcer avoiding damage.
Enforcer manages to break the clinch.
Enforcer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loucks counters with a shoot takedown. Enforcer fights it but they end up in guard.
Enforcer has his hands on Loucks's head, controlling the position.
Loucks trying to control but Enforcer is working from the bottom.
Enforcer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Enforcer tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Loucks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Loucks's cut.
That's time! Enforcer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Enforcer throws a right hand that Loucks ducks under and follows up with a left that Loucks also avoids with ease.
Loucks feints and as Enforcer raises his hands in defense, Loucks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Enforcer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Loucks looking to pass the guard.
Loucks postures up and lands a big shot to Enforcer's brow.
Enforcer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loucks is one step ahead there.
Loucks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Enforcer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loucks stands and steps away. Enforcer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Enforcer misses with a few strikes there.
Lance Enforcer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enforcer tries to bum rush Loucks with a series of wild strikes but Loucks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Enforcer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loucks fails with a takedown attempt.
Loucks is breathing heavily.
Loucks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Enforcer is trying to defend but Loucks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Loucks wants to control but Enforcer is keeping him busy.
Enforcer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loucks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Enforcer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loucks is looking for a kimura but Enforcer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loucks to get the leverage.
Loucks is trying to control. Enforcer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Enforcer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Enforcer trying to control from the bottom.
Loucks tries to stand and escape but Enforcer is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Enforcer lands a two punch combo.
Loucks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enforcer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loucks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enforcer lands a two punch combo.
Enforcer drops Loucks with a beautiful combination! Loucks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Enforcer is looking for the KO!
Loucks is still on wobbly legs! Can Enforcer finish him?
Enforcer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loucks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Enforcer won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loucks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Enforcer, who protects the arm well.
Sean Loucks has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Enforcer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loucks seems to have recovered his senses.
Loucks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Enforcer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Enforcer is trying to buck Loucks off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loucks tries to move to mount but Enforcer blocks the move with his legs.
Enforcer tries to buck Loucks off but Loucks is having none of it.
Loucks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Who's going to make the next move?
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 Lance Enforcer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Loucks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Enforcer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Enforcer misses with a two punch combination.
Loucks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enforcer is fending him off so far but Loucks persists. Nope, Enforcer circles away and we're back to standing.
Loucks closes the distance and clinches up with Enforcer, looking for a takedown. Loucks pushes Enforcer against the cage but Enforcer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Enforcer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loucks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loucks dodges the punch combination from Enforcer.
A punch combination from Enforcer misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enforcer misses with a few strikes there.
Loucks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enforcer fails to land with a series of punches.
Lance Enforcer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enforcer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Enforcer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Enforcer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loucks circles away quickly and effectively.
Lance Enforcer is winning the standup battle so far.
Enforcer misses with a wild combination.
Enforcer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loucks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lance Enforcer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Loucks.
Loucks scores a takedown into full mount!
Loucks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Loucks wants to control the pace but Enforcer is squirming around nicely.
Loucks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Enforcer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loucks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Enforcer pushes Loucks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loucks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Loucks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Enforcer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Loucks working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loucks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Enforcer pushes Loucks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loucks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Enforcer misses.
Some wild striking there from Enforcer.
Enforcer fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enforcer misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loucks.
Loucks dodges the punch combination from Enforcer.
Loucks looks for a takedown but Enforcer sprawls well.
Loucks closes the distance and clinches up with Enforcer, looking for a takedown. Loucks pushes Enforcer against the cage but Enforcer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Enforcer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enforcer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lance Enforcer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enforcer throws a right and a left that Loucks avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Enforcer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Loucks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loucks 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Loucks!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Domermuth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Kline!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Domermuth!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kline closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Domermuth is trying to buck Kline off.
Domermuth struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Domermuth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kline controlling the position.
Domermuth is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Domermuth tries to bench press Kline off him but Kline keeps the position.
Domermuth regains half guard.
Kline wants to work for an arm triangle but Domermuth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kline stalling away here and it's allowed Domermuth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domermuth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kline is controlling him.
Domermuth is looking to sweep but instead, Kline has passed into half guard.
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domermuth is trying to stand.
Kline is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kline wants to take a breather but Domermuth is having none of it.
Domermuth pushes Kline off looking to stand but Kline dives back in and keeps control.
Kline perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Kline is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Domermuth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kline is pressing down on Domermuth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Domermuth is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kline is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Domermuth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kline is trying to work for a kimura but Domermuth is defending well.
Domermuth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domermuth is looking to escape.
Kline wants to work for an arm triangle but Domermuth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kline is trying to work for a kimura but Domermuth is defending well.
Domermuth kicks off Kline and gets to his feet.
Kline shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Domermuth pinned against the cage. Domermuth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kline staying out of range there.
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.
Domermuth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kline looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kline sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Domermuth wants to get back to his feet.
Kline trying to control but Domermuth postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Domermuth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kline looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Kline dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kline gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Domermuth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domermuth seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Domermuth wants to pass the guard but Kline is defending well.
Kline wants to control but Domermuth is keeping busy.
Domermuth seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kline keeping hold of Domermuth's head, controlling as best he can.
Domermuth tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kline.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline trying to hold on to Domermuth's head to control him but Domermuth postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Domermuth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kline decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Domermuth's guard.
Domermuth is breathing heavily.
Kline showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Domermuth wants to stand up but Kline is controlling him.
Kline slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Domermuth tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Domermuth fending off the submission attempt from Kline.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kline is looking for the choke from the back position but Domermuth is controlling his hands well.
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!
Kline has the hooks in. Domermuth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Domermuth is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kline off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kline is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Domermuth is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Kline!
Nick Kline is the new heavyweight champion!
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