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OFK 16 - Zinsou Vs Dela Cruz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Mayde (ranked 23088 p4p, 24523 weight class) and Tyson Hunt (ranked 582 p4p, 602 weight class). Shane Mayde has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Mayde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayde shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayde.
Mayde connects with a couple of short punches.
Mayde trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mayde working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mayde trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt has his foot on Mayde's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayde works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt working for a triangle but Mayde defends it easily.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayde is aware though and is defending well.
Mayde looking to pass the guard.
Mayde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayde 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.
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Mayde defends easily.
Mayde's corner is telling him to maintain 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.
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayde defends it easily.
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mayde passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mayde is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Mayde scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Mayde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mayde 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.
Mayde is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Mayde.
 Hunt is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Mayde finish him?
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Mayde is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hunt is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mayde fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hunt from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mayde! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Mayde!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everett Arroyo (ranked 2875 p4p, 2938 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 358 p4p, 368 weight class). Wang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ﴾ ᴿᴲᴰ ﴿ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Everett Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo clinches up with Wang and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Arroyo.
Wang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arroyo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arroyo's elbow.
Wang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arroyo or not.
Wang managing to block the knees to the body from Arroyo.
Arroyo tries to land knees in the clinch but Wang avoids the damage to the body.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arroyo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arroyo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo being controlled against the cage.
Come on Wang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arroyo being controlled against the cage.
Wang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arroyo trying to stall but Wang improves his position.
Wang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Arroyo tries a knee to the head but Wang blocks it.
The referee calls for Wang to work.
Wang gets through Arroyo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Wang.
Arroyo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wang's face.
Arroyo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arroyo tries to land knees in the clinch but Wang avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arroyo tries to stall but Wang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang lands a hook that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
Arroyo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wang slows down the pace here.
Arroyo tries to land knees in the clinch but Wang avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wang.
Wang is working Arroyo over against the cage.
Arroyo looking to slow down the pace here.
Arroyo tries to land knees in the clinch but Wang avoids the damage to the body.
Wang lands a shot to the body.
Arroyo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wang.
Arroyo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wang blocks it with crossed arms.
Wang has Arroyo pressed against the cage.
Arroyo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang dodges an elbow strike from Arroyo.
Arroyo wants to stall.
Arroyo trying to stall but Wang improves his position.
Arroyo misses with a knee to the head.
Arroyo is trying to maintain a safe position but Wang gets an underhook and turns Arroyo into the cage.
A short right from Wang on the inside.
Arroyo trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Wang.
Arroyo trying to land knees to the body.
Arroyo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wang.
Arroyo tries to land a knee to the head but Wang blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Wang.
Wang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo taking a breather.
Arroyo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arroyo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wang lands a body punch.
Arroyo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wang.
Wang lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wang.
Wang digs a right hand into Arroyo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arroyo's gas tank.
Wang lands a right hand.
Wang scores with a shot to the side of Arroyo's head.
Wang stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Arroyo throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wang.
 It looks like Everett Arroyo has been cut.
Wang stalling the fight.
Wang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wang avoids the elbow strike from Arroyo, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wang.
Wang managing to block the knees to the body from Arroyo.
Wang scores with a shoulder strike.
Arroyo trying to land knees to the body.
Wang blocks an elbow strike.
Wang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
Wang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
 Arroyo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Arroyo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Wang on the inside.
Long Wang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
Wang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wang avoiding damage as Arroyo throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wang creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Arroyo with a big uppercut! Arroyo tries to clinch up but Wang pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Arroyo to the mat! Arroyo covers up and Wang unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Long Wang!
After winning the bout, Long Wang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Brockington (ranked 4771 p4p, 25116 weight class) and Test Two (ranked 537 p4p, 678 weight class). Kevin Brockington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Test Two's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Lethal high kicks
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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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Two!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brockington on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brockington shoots in looking for a takedown. Two tries to sprawl out of it but Brockington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Two manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Two throws a counter combo.
Brockington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockington taking a breather here.
Brockington's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockington has an Americana. Two didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Brockington is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Brockington hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Brockington!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Bogger (ranked 3484 p4p, 3796 weight class) and Danny Raggazza (ranked 442 p4p, 471 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Bogger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Raggazza!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogger throws the left hand but Raggazza avoids the punch easily.
Bogger throws a sloppy head kick and Raggazza moves out of range easily.
Bogger misses with a looping left.
Bogger throws a head kick but Raggazza moves out of range.
Raggazza moves away from the strike by Bogger.
We've been hearing reports that Bogger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Raggazza throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Bogger.
Bogger misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Raggazza misses.
Bogger tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogger lands a jab to the nose.
Raggazza is rocked!
Raggazza staying out of range there.
Raggazza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raggazza is still on wobbly legs! Can Bogger finish him?
Raggazza slips under a jab.
It seemed like Raggazza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raggazza seems to have recovered his senses.
Raggazza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogger throws out the jab.
Raggazza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raggazza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bogger cracks Raggazza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogger throws a head kick that misses.
Bogger drops Raggazza with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bogger follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bogger!
James Bogger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliazir Frezminko (ranked 23934 p4p, 25386 weight class) and Chris Smoove (ranked 647 p4p, 656 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eliazir Frezminko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Smoove!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frezminko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smoove defends it nicely.
Frezminko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frezminko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smoove circles away.
Smoove defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frezminko.
Smoove throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliazir Frezminko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frezminko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smoove misses with a takedown attempt - Frezminko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smoove gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoove misses with a few strikes there.
Smoove misses with a two punch combination.
Frezminko fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frezminko moves out of range of the body kick from Smoove.
Smoove cracks Frezminko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frezminko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smoove to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frezminko controls Smoove momentarily but Smoove frees himself.
Frezminko has his foot on Smoove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smoove works his way back into a safe position though.
Smoove wants to pass the guard but Frezminko is keeping the position.
Smoove slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoove decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smoove throws a lazy body kick
and Frezminko counters with a straight right hand.
Smoove misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Smoove misses its intended target.
Frezminko tries to counter with a takedown but Smoove is quick to defend against it.
Smoove has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoove manages to break the clinch.
Smoove goes for a double leg but Frezminko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frezminko continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frezminko tries to close the distance and clinch but Smoove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frezminko fails to land the takedown.
Smoove swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frezminko looks to land a combination. Smoove sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frezminko looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoove is just out of range.
Frezminko tries to clinch there but Smoove circles away.
Smoove leaves Frezminko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frezminko is breathing heavily.
Smoove closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smoove lands in his opponent's guard.
Smoove throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoove's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smoove stands up from Frezminko's guard - Smoove perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smoove closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Smoove.
Smoove tries to throw a body punch but Frezminko avoids it by throwing Smoove back against the cage.
Smoove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoove clinches up against the cage.
Smoove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoove lands the left hand.
Frezminko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frezminko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Smoove dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smoove gets a clinch.
Smoove breaks from the clinch.
Smoove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smoove throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frezminko on the side of the head.
Frezminko is rocked!
Smoove moves into the clinch.
Oh Frezminko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frezminko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smoove breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Smoove as Frezminko shoots in.
Smoove wants to slow Frezminko down by chopping away at his legs.
Smoove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frezminko moves out of range of the body kick.
Smoove tries to land a front kick but Frezminko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frezminko drops his hands momentarily and Smoove needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Frezminko just on the top of the head. Frezminko drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Frezminko - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Smoove!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin King (ranked 3728 p4p, 4112 weight class) and Mike Carpenter (ranked 375 p4p, 406 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter moves into the clinch.
Carpenter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
King kicks Carpenter off and gets to his feet.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Carpenter punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Carpenter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King is refusing to be controlled, as Carpenter sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carpenter stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and King has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Carpenter manages to get his head free but now King has transitioned to an armbar! Carpenter grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from King! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin King!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muggy Mugshot (ranked 2229 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Rita Stienis (ranked 238 p4p, 391 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rita Stienis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stienis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mugshot.
Mugshot fails to land with a series of punches.
Muggy Mugshot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stienis lands a front kick.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mugshot but Mugshot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mugshot looks to land a left hand but Stienis moved out of range nicely.
Mugshot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stienis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mugshot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mugshot clinches up against the cage.
Mugshot letting Stienis take a breather here.
Mugshot tries to break the clinch but Stienis is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugshot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stienis slips under a jab.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mugshot but Mugshot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stienis dives in and grabs Mugshot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mugshot pushes down on Stienis's head and hops out.
Muggy Mugshot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
Mugshot forces Stienis back against the cage and clinches.
Stienis taking a breather.
Mugshot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugshot swats away the attempt to clinch by Stienis.
Mugshot is looking to counter punch.
Mugshot throws a head kick but Stienis moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mugshot.
Mugshot throws a hook to the side of Stienis's head but Stienis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mugshot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mugshot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stienis throws a head kick that misses.
Mugshot closes the distance and pushes Stienis back into the cage.
Mugshot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mugshot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stienis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stienis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mugshot really is a fat lump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugshot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mugshot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stienis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Stienis won't allow Mugshot to get back to his feet.
Mugshot is working an open guard so Stienis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mugshot closes the distance and clinches.
Stienis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mugshot misses with an elbow over the top.
Stienis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mugshot throws the kick towards the body but Stienis avoids it.
Stienis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mugshot defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugshot throws a wild body kick that Stienis sees coming a mile off.
Mugshot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stienis manages to avoid it.
Stienis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mugshot.
Mugshot drops Stienis with a beautiful combination! Stienis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mugshot is looking for the KO!
Stienis is rocked!
 It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Mugshot missing with a left hand there. Stienis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stienis is still on wobbly legs! Can Mugshot finish him?
Mugshot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stienis.
Stienis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mugshot throws out the jab.
Mugshot tries to clinch but Stienis moves out of range.
Stienis seems to have recovered his senses.
Stienis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mugshot avoids it really well and circles away.
Stienis drops his hands for a split second and Mugshot immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Stienis face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Mugshot follows up with a right hand that knocks Stienis into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Muggy Mugshot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pinochet (ranked 2820 p4p, 5021 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 288 p4p, 453 weight class). Pinochet comes into the arena with I Need a Pinochet blaring out of the sound system. Bjorn Ragnarsson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Pinochet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet moves out of range as Ragnarsson throws a body kick.
Pinochet has closed the distance and engaged Ragnarsson in a clinch.
Pinochet is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinochet.
Pinochet blocks an uppercut.
Pinochet can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinochet.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Pinochet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ragnarsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pinochet instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinochet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinochet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinochet walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Pinochet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy head kick
and Pinochet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pinochet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pinochet won't allow Ragnarsson to sweep him here.
Pinochet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is trying to keep Pinochet in close.
Pinochet content to stall in guard here.
Pinochet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pinochet takes a little break here. Ragnarsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Pinochet moved away.
Pinochet avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Pinochet blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinochet.
Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Pinochet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinochet.
Pinochet has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Pinochet has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pinochet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Pinochet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinochet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinochet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pinochet tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson is trying to pull guard but Pinochet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pinochet tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson manages to get underhooks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pinochet moves into the clinch.
Pinochet lands with a light punch inside.
Pinochet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Pinochet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ragnarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ragnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Pinochet.
Pinochet feinted with a counter takedown.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Pinochet ducks down to avoid it.
Pinochet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinochet.
Ragnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Pinochet. Pinochet maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Pinochet's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Pinochet on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Pinochet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pinochet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ragnarsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinochet walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Pinochet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinochet misses with a two punch combination.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Pinochet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinochet.
Nice defenses there by Pinochet.
Pinochet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinochet somewhat.
Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinochet. Pinochet obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinochet tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinochet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Pinochet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pinochet is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarsson.
Pinochet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinochet tries to counter with a takedown but Ragnarsson is quick to defend against it.
Pinochet is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
Pinochet tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Pinochet is looking to counter the offense by Ragnarsson and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinochet checks it well.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Pinochet moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson throws a push kick but Pinochet slaps the foot to one side.
Pinochet staying out of range there.
Pinochet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
so Pinochet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinochet is pushing down on Ragnarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ragnarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Pinochet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pinochet stalling.
Pinochet works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ragnarsson!
Pinochet works his way to his opponent's back.
Pinochet just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pinochet has the hooks in. Ragnarsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ragnarsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pinochet controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pinochet continues to stall.
Further stalling from Pinochet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pinochet avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a jab.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Ragnarsson lands a front kick.
Pinochet checks a low kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinochet half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinochet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinochet.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinochet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pinochet wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinochet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Pinochet blocks it.
Ragnarsson wants a takedown.
Pinochet gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinochet in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ragnarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pinochet is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ragnarsson trying to hold on to Pinochet's head to control him but Pinochet postures up.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ragnarsson is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinochet clinches with his opponent.
Augusto Pinochet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ragnarsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pinochet to keep the fight standing.
Augusto Pinochet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarsson.
Nice body punch from Pinochet - that landed with a thud.
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinochet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinochet tightens his grip and picks Ragnarsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Ragnarsson manages to land in guard.
Pinochet stays in close to Ragnarsson's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet slips nicely into half guard.
Pinochet content to control rather than advance.
Pinochet trying to pass the guard but Ragnarsson defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinochet not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinochet wants to clinch.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Pinochet avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinochet tries to clinch up.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinochet doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
Augusto Pinochet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinochet tries to clinch there but Ragnarsson circles away.
Pinochet wants to clinch.
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 Augusto Pinochet.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pinochet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Pinochet!
After the fight, Augusto Pinochet 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 1235 p4p, 1838 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 142 p4p, 208 weight class). Dela Cruz has chosen Im ready as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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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 21 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zinsou showed some decent athleticism there.
Zinsou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zinsou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zinsou is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dela Cruz has hold of Zinsou's hands but Zinsou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zinsou lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Zinsou there.
Zinsou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zinsou working over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound. Dela Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zinsou connects with a nice short shot to Dela Cruz's temple.
Zinsou wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping him busy.
Zinsou working over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound. Dela Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zinsou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dela Cruz taking some punishment here, with Zinsou in his half guard.
Dela Cruz gets full guard.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zinsou's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
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!
Zinsou looking to control.
Zinsou lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Zinsou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zinsou manages to kick Dela Cruz off! Dela Cruz jumps back into Zinsou's guard.
Zinsou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dela Cruz advances position into side control!
Zinsou sneaks back into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Zinsou is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Zinsou is having none of it.
Zinsou is looking for a sweep. Dela Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou is trying to stand up here but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
Zinsou kicks Dela Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
Dela Cruz throws a right and a left that Zinsou avoids nicely.
Zinsou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dela Cruz's hands.
Zinsou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dela Cruz swivels and escapes.
Zinsou gets a clinch.
Zinsou prevents the takedown attempt.
Zinsou has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dela Cruz uses from the top position.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zinsou wants to stand and escape but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela Cruz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zinsou works over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Zinsou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zinsou passes into half guard.
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dela Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dela Cruz.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dela Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Dela Cruz thuds a left hand into Zinsou's body.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinsou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zinsou takes a swing at Dela Cruz's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Dela Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zinsou decides to pull guard.
Yayi Zinsou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz controls Zinsou momentarily but Zinsou frees himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zinsou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou cracks Dela Cruz with a solid left hand.
Zinsou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dela Cruz keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass.
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Zinsou defends it easily.
Zinsou with a nice head shot there.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zinsou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Zinsou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zinsou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zinsou is working Dela Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zinsou postures up in Dela Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Dela Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zinsou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Zinsou stands and throws Dela Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zinsou trying to control the position but Dela Cruz is working away.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Zinsou postures up.
Dela Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Zinsou scoring with strikes.
Zinsou landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou controls the position from side control.
Dela Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zinsou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zinsou working Dela Cruz over with strikes.
Dela Cruz is rocked!
Zinsou lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dela Cruz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zinsou jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'Well im not interested in grappling anymore. I love to fight MMA. So giving this math to this bitch. Its a free wim. Amigo.'.
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