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Dominance XIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Blanc (ranked 24756 p4p, 24529 weight class) and Chris Junkie (ranked 469 p4p, 498 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Junkie!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blanc is defended easily by Junkie.
Blanc jabs Junkie right on the nose. Junkie blinks but takes it well.
Blanc works the jab nicely.
Junkie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junkie shoots in for a double leg but Blanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Junkie.
Blanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junkie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Junkie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blanc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Blanc coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc fails with the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Blanc has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab by Blanc.
Blanc gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanc lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junkie trying to remain calm as Blanc controls from the top position.
Junkie wants to get back to his feet.
Blanc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Junkie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blanc landing strikes.
Junkie tries to escape but Blanc is in control.
Blanc goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Junkie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blanc's guard! Nice work there by Junkie!
Blanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junkie is one step ahead there.
Junkie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blanc is on top in guard.
Blanc lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blanc working some strikes from top position.
Junkie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blanc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blanc stops Junkie from standing up.
Blanc cracks Junkie with a solid left hand.
Blanc with a nice head shot there.
Blanc prevents Junkie from getting back to his feet.
Blanc is standing up over Junkie. Junkie looks to escape but Blanc dives into side control.
Junkie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Blanc's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Blanc grinds an elbow into Junkie's temple.
Junkie pushes Blanc away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blanc gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Junkie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanc tries for a kimura but Junkie is defending well.
Blanc content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Junkie tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Junkie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junkie wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Blanc working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Junkie wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Blanc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blanc rushes Junkie and presses him up against the cage.
Junkie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blanc crunches a lovely knee into Junkie's ribcage.
Junkie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junkie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jean Blanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blanc decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Junkie, up you get!
Junkie tries to clinch up but Blanc circles away and keeps his distance.
Blanc gets a clinch.
Blanc drags the fight down to the ground.
Blanc is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Junkie rolls with it to try and escape but Blanc cranks on the arm and Junkie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Blanc!
Jean Blanc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tex Jackson (ranked 24284 p4p, 12474 weight class) and Bruce Sidebar (ranked 666 p4p, 681 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tex Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Sidebar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Sidebar, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Sidebar against the cage but Sidebar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sidebar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sidebar dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidebar connects with a couple of short punches.
Sidebar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Sidebar is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Sidebar has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidebar controlling the action here.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sidebar on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidebar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sidebar is controlling the pace.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Sidebar there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sidebar lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Sidebar in his half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Sidebar keeps him under control.
Jackson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sidebar manages to mount him!
Sidebar unloading with bombs!
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Sidebar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sidebar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidebar working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jackson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sidebar off and cradles Jackson's limp body as Sidebar celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bruce Sidebar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Brown (ranked 4337 p4p, 5728 weight class) and Hector Torres (ranked 473 p4p, 531 weight class). The key to victory for Jim Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Torres!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
 It looks like Hector Torres has been cut.
Brown tries to sprawl but Torres drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Torres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Torres is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Torres misses with a head shot.
Brown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Torres.
Torres looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to stand up.
Torres with the ground and pound from mount.
Torres looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Torres misses with a head shot.
Torres lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torres looking to ground and pound but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown blocking the ground and pound.
Brown wants to try and get back to his feet.
Torres working Brown over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to stand.
Torres controlling from mount.
Torres looking to isolate an arm here. Brown doesn't see it coming and as Torres extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector Torres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Sticky (ranked 24363 p4p, 4876 weight class) and Andrei Magomedsharipov (ranked 487 p4p, 416 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Sticky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedsharipov drives through with a takedown into Sticky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magomedsharipov won't allow Sticky to sweep him here.
Sticky is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedsharipov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sticky wants to hit a sweep here but Magomedsharipov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sticky there!
You get the feeling that Sticky really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticky tries to hold on but Magomedsharipov pushes him away.
Sticky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedsharipov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sticky doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Magomedsharipov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magomedsharipov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sticky's face.
Magomedsharipov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sticky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sticky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sticky is looking to stand up but Magomedsharipov isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sticky is on top in guard.
Sticky stops Magomedsharipov from standing up.
Sticky wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Sticky wants to get up but he can't break Magomedsharipov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magomedsharipov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sticky is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sticky shoots and misses
and Magomedsharipov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magomedsharipov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sticky is trying to control but Magomedsharipov passes into side control!
Sticky is looking for a sweep.
Sticky wants to control but Magomedsharipov postures up.
You can see the frustration on Sticky's face as Magomedsharipov controls the position.
Magomedsharipov working away.
Magomedsharipov throws an elbow but Sticky slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sticky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sticky is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sticky takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedsharipov moves into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedsharipov controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Magomedsharipov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sticky wants to hold on but Magomedsharipov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Magomedsharipov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sticky dives in and grabs Magomedsharipov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedsharipov pushes down on Sticky's head and hops out.
Magomedsharipov darts in looking for a takedown but Sticky gets double underhooks and turns Magomedsharipov into the cage.
It looked like Sticky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sticky misses with a takedown
and Magomedsharipov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magomedsharipov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sticky is trying to control but can't.
Magomedsharipov slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticky gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sticky has his foot on Magomedsharipov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedsharipov works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sticky is on top in guard.
Sticky postures up in Magomedsharipov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedsharipov blocks it.
Sticky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedsharipov kicks Sticky off and gets to his feet.
A head kick by Sticky misses
and Magomedsharipov counters with a single leg into guard. Sticky didn't expect that.
Sticky wants to sweep but no luck.
Sticky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov stays in close to Sticky's body and controls the position.
Magomedsharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sticky trying to control the position.
Sticky is looking for a triangle but Magomedsharipov pushes his legs off easily.
Sticky is trying to keep Magomedsharipov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ricky Sticky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sticky throws a leg kick but Magomedsharipov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedsharipov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedsharipov tries to move to mount but Sticky blocks the move with his legs.
Sticky trying to control but Magomedsharipov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Magomedsharipov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Magomedsharipov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sticky looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedsharipov scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sticky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sticky wants it to stay on the feet.
Sticky takes a swing at Magomedsharipov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedsharipov 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.
Magomedsharipov postures up and lands a big shot to Sticky's brow.
Sticky being controlled here, momentarily.
Sticky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sticky keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sticky wants to sweep here but Magomedsharipov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedsharipov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Magomedsharipov prevents Sticky from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sticky misses with a wild combination.
Magomedsharipov shoots in and bounces Sticky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov trying to move into half guard but instead Sticky has managed to sweep!
Sticky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Sticky from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedsharipov pushes Sticky off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Magomedsharipov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sticky with a poor takedown
and Magomedsharipov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magomedsharipov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sticky trying to stall but Magomedsharipov improves his position.
Magomedsharipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sticky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sticky looking to stall.
Sticky tries to stall but Magomedsharipov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedsharipov stops a takedown attempt from Sticky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sticky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sticky is trying to break free.
Sticky tries a knee to the head but Magomedsharipov blocks it.
Sticky has had enough of the clinch but Magomedsharipov keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedsharipov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Magomedsharipov.
Sticky is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Magomedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedsharipov 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Magomedsharipov!
Andrei Magomedsharipov gave a mention to The Dirty Needle Project in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mace Willington Iii (ranked 3776 p4p, 4164 weight class) and George Shoemaker (ranked 474 p4p, 508 weight class). George Shoemaker 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mace Willington Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Shoemaker!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoemaker misses with a few strikes there.
Shoemaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willington Iii.
Willington Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shoemaker as he jumps to the side.
Shoemaker defending well as Willington Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Shoemaker misses with a two punch combination.
Willington Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shoemaker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Willington Iii's guard.
Shoemaker postures up in Willington Iii's guard and throws a big left but Willington Iii blocks it.
Shoemaker is in close to Willington Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shoemaker throws a strike but Willington Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shoemaker wants to stand but Willington Iii is controlling the position.
Shoemaker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoemaker is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willington Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Willington Iii striking off his back but it's not causing Shoemaker any problems.
Willington Iii looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shoemaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shoemaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shoemaker stands up over Willington Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shoemaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willington Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shoemaker throws a strike but Willington Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Willington Iii wants to control from the top but Shoemaker keeps moving.
Willington Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Willington Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoemaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willington Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
Willington Iii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willington Iii forces his way into half guard.
Shoemaker is trying to stand up here but Willington Iii is controlling him well.
Shoemaker tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Willington Iii manages to move to mount!
Willington Iii postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shoemaker looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willington Iii looking to control but Shoemaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willington Iii lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoemaker is squirming around, avoiding Willington Iii's attempts to control the action.
Willington Iii is really struggling to control Shoemaker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Willington Iii working Shoemaker over with strikes here.
Willington Iii lands a big shot there that rocks Shoemaker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoemaker is squirming around, avoiding Willington Iii's attempts to control the action.
Willington Iii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shoemaker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Willington Iii is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shoemaker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Willington Iii stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A jab-cross combination lands for Shoemaker and sends Willington Iii crashing to the mat! Shoemaker follows him down to the mat - Willington Iii regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 Willington Iii is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoemaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oh Willington Iii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoemaker misses with a head shot. Willington Iii uses the momentum to regain guard.
Willington Iii keeping moving, preventing Shoemaker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Shoemaker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shoemaker connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Willington Iii covering up! Shoemaker comes in with a big uppercut and Willington Iii goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Shoemaker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davit Jaqeli (ranked 4424 p4p, 3734 weight class) and Lorenzo Bianchi (ranked 536 p4p, 466 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davit Jaqeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Bianchi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bianchi throws a leg kick which misses Jaqeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaqeli tries to avoid it.
Bianchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaqeli's sensitive parts.
Lorenzo Bianchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaqeli moves into range and clinches up with Bianchi.
Jaqeli blocking some punches.
Bianchi can't break the clinch.
Bianchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaqeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bianchi working aggressively here.
Bianchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bianchi misses with some punches.
Bianchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Bianchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bianchi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jaqeli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jaqeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaqeli misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bianchi.
Bianchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaqeli smiles and moves away.
Bianchi throws a front kick that sends Jaqeli stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaqeli gets a clinch.
Jaqeli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bianchi prevents Jaqeli from breaking the clinch.
Bianchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bianchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaqeli.
Bianchi has a couple of punches blocked by Jaqeli.
A shot in the inside from Bianchi.
Bianchi trying to stall but Jaqeli improves his position.
Bianchi breaks from the clinch.
Jaqeli 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.
Bianchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bianchi connects with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bianchi.
Bianchi with the inside leg kick.
Jaqeli fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi cracks Jaqeli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bianchi is looking to slow Jaqeli down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Bianchi.
Bianchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Bianchi.
Bianchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaqeli clinches up with Bianchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaqeli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaqeli.
Jaqeli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaqeli is working Bianchi over against the cage.
Jaqeli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bianchi misses with the head strike.
Jaqeli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bianchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaqeli backwards.
Bianchi lands with a light punch inside.
Bianchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli has Bianchi pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bianchi.
Jaqeli misses with a body punch.
Jaqeli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bianchi letting Jaqeli take a breather here.
Jaqeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bianchi can't break the clinch.
Jaqeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaqeli lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bianchi fails to land.
Bianchi manages to break the clinch.
Bianchi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've been told by Jaqeli's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jaqeli moves into range and clinches up with Bianchi.
Bianchi trying to control the position but instead, Jaqeli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bianchi into the cage.
Jaqeli misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaqeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bianchi.
Bianchi taking a breather.
Jaqeli pushes Bianchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bianchi.
Jaqeli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bianchi.
Jaqeli can't find room to land a body shot as Bianchi controls the action.
Jaqeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Bianchi avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaqeli.
Jaqeli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaqeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bianchi.
Bianchi lands with a right to the head.
Bianchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bianchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bianchi 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.
Jaqeli looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Bianchi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bianchi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lorenzo Bianchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bianchi connects with a high kick.
Bianchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaqeli on the side of the head.
Jaqeli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bianchi.
Jaqeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bianchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Bianchi lands but Jaqeli takes it in his stride.
Bianchi lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bianchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bianchi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jaqeli.
Bianchi thumps Jaqeli with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaqeli drops his hands momentarily and Bianchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bianchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaqeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick lands for Bianchi.
Jaqeli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bianchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bianchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Jaqeli tries to clinch up
and Bianchi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bianchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bianchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaqeli.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bianchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bianchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaqeli. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Bianchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi feints and then cracks Jaqeli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaqeli down.
Jaqeli is looking to clinch but Bianchi is avoiding it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jaqeli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bianchi - the referee stops the clock and Jaqeli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bianchi. Jaqeli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bianchi connects with a leg kick.
Jaqeli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bianchi. Bianchi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bianchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaqeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bianchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaqeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaqeli moves into range and clinches up with Bianchi.
Jaqeli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lorenzo Bianchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaqeli throws an elbow but it misses.
Bianchi trying to stall but Jaqeli improves his position.
Jaqeli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bianchi tries to pull guard but Jaqeli holds him up against the cage and eventually Bianchi drops back down to his feet.
Jaqeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Bianchi avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bianchi misses with some punches.
Bianchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaqeli has him pressed against the cage.
Bianchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bianchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaqeli backwards.
Jaqeli lands with a left to the head.
Bianchi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaqeli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bianchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bianchi lands a nice uppercut.
Bianchi gets through Jaqeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bianchi.
Jaqeli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaqeli has a couple of punches blocked by Bianchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaqeli.
Bianchi looking to stall.
Jaqeli blocks an uppercut.
Jaqeli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi has a couple of punches blocked by Jaqeli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bianchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaqeli backwards.
Jaqeli working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bianchi.
Jaqeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaqeli just leaning against Bianchi, taking a breather.
Jaqeli lands with a right to the head.
Jaqeli lands a shoulder strike.
Jaqeli presses Bianchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bianchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davit Jaqeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Bianchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bianchi.
Jaqeli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bianchi looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Jaqeli scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bianchi.
Jaqeli lands with a right to the head.
Jaqeli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bianchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bianchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bianchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaqeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bianchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bianchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaqeli off the cage and back into range.
Jaqeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bianchi with a nice calf kick.
Bianchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bianchi.
A low kick lands for Bianchi.
Bianchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Jaqeli misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bianchi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bianchi trying to stall but Jaqeli improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi looking to stall.
Bianchi blocks an uppercut.
Bianchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaqeli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bianchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaqeli smiles and moves away.
Jaqeli tries to clinch but Bianchi moves out of range.
Bianchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bianchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaqeli tries to clinch up
and Bianchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Bianchi tenderised Jaqeli's leg. Jaqeli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaqeli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bianchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi fakes the leg kick and cracks Jaqeli in the body.
Jaqeli moves in looking to clinch but Bianchi pushes him off.
It seemed like Bianchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaqeli darts in trying to clinch
and Bianchi counters with an outside leg kick.
Bianchi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bianchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaqeli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bianchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bianchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bianchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bianchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bianchi.
Bianchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bianchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Bianchi catches Jaqeli right on the button with a cross.
Bianchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bianchi.
Jaqeli tries to clinch up
and Bianchi counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Bianchi.
Jaqeli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bianchi.
Bianchi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bianchi thumps Jaqeli with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bianchi lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaqeli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bianchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaqeli takes one on the button.
Bianchi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jaqeli's head.
Lorenzo Bianchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bianchi lands a head kick. Jaqeli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bianchi pushes Jaqeli away with a front kick.
Jaqeli looks to clinch
and Bianchi counters with a good low kick that Jaqeli was not able to check.
Bianchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bianchi catches Jaqeli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaqeli drives through and clinches with Bianchi against the cage.
Jaqeli throws a punch but it's blocked by Bianchi.
Jaqeli lands a shoulder strike.
Davit Jaqeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bianchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bianchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bianchi 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bianchi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chipo Lata (ranked 4142 p4p, 3640 weight class) and Ricky Youngblood (ranked 461 p4p, 413 weight class). Chipo Lata 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chipo Lata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood misses with a right hand
and Lata counters with a right hand to the body.
Youngblood ducks under a wild hook from Lata.
Youngblood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Youngblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Youngblood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lata.
Youngblood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Lata.
Lata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Youngblood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Youngblood.
Lata was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Youngblood.
Youngblood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lata.
Lata just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Youngblood.
Lata throws a body shot but no joy.
Lata misses with a hook to the body
and Lata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Chipo Lata has been cut.
Lata misses the shot to the body.
Youngblood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lata finds it's way round the side to connect with Youngblood's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood throws a hook to the side of Lata's head but Lata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chipo Lata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Youngblood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Youngblood moves away.
Lata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Youngblood scores with a jab to the body.
Youngblood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lata throws the left hand but Youngblood avoids the punch easily.
Lata tries to clinch up.
Lata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Youngblood.
It seemed like Youngblood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Youngblood throws a looping overhand right but Lata ducks down to avoid it.
Lata cracks Youngblood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lata lands with a cross.
Lata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Youngblood moves away.
Lata slips under a jab from Youngblood.
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!
Lata slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lata closes the distance and pushes Youngblood back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lata digs a right hand underneath Youngblood's ribcage. Youngblood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lata.
Youngblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lata lands with a short shot to the head.
Lata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lata misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lata fails to land.
Lata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Youngblood.
Youngblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Youngblood was well out of range. Poor timing from Lata.
Lata throws out a loose jab but Youngblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lata throws a right hand that misses
and Youngblood counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lata, as that shot connected.
Youngblood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Youngblood misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Youngblood misses.
Youngblood blocks a jab.
Lata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lata misses with a straight right.
Youngblood throws a body punch but Lata moves out of range.
Lata misses with a straight left.
Lata tests Youngblood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Youngblood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Youngblood. That snapped Lata's head back.
Lata looks to score with a jab to the body but Youngblood is just out of range.
Lata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Youngblood.
Youngblood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Youngblood misses the target.
Lata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Youngblood misses with a straight left.
Lata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Youngblood moves away.
Lata cracks Youngblood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Youngblood slips a jab from Lata.
Youngblood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Youngblood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lata.
Jab from Lata.
Lata throws a jab but it's blocked by Youngblood.
Youngblood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lata throws out the jab.
Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lata manages to avoid it.
Lata clobbers Youngblood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Youngblood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Youngblood missing with a left hand there. Lata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Youngblood misses with an uppercut. Lata saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lata lands a slapping body shot.
Youngblood takes a swing at Lata's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chipo Lata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chipo Lata'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.
Lata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Youngblood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lata throws a jab when Youngblood was well out of range.
Youngblood ducks under a wild hook from Lata.
Lata slips a jab from Youngblood.
Lata throws a jab but it's blocked by Youngblood.
Lata takes a swing at Youngblood's ribcage but misses.
Youngblood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Lata misses.
Youngblood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Youngblood can do to turn this around?
Youngblood moves forwards but Lata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Youngblood scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lata misses.
Chipo Lata is winning the standup battle so far.
Lata misses with a left hand
and Youngblood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblood digs a good body shot into Lata's ribs.
Lata ducks under a wild hook from Youngblood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Youngblood.
Good exchange - Lata coming out on top.
Youngblood throws a one two combo.
A slow jab from Youngblood misses its intended target.
Youngblood ducks under a wild hook from Lata.
Youngblood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lata loads up on a big right hand but Youngblood slips the punch.
Lata takes a swing at Youngblood's ribcage but misses.
Youngblood throws a hook but Lata avoids it easily.
Lata looks to clinch
letting Youngblood counter with a right hand.
Youngblood throws a hook to the side of Lata's head but Lata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lata swings widly with a right hand
and Youngblood counters with a stiff right hand.
Chipo Lata's cut is getting worse.
Youngblood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Lata. Those never looked like landing.
Youngblood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Latas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lata is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Youngblood moves away.
Oh Lata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lata misses with an uppercut. Youngblood saw that one coming.
Youngblood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
and Youngblood counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lata! He's just covering up as Youngblood starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Youngblood!
Ricky Youngblood tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcom Farquharson (ranked 2324 p4p, 3426 weight class) and Kaspars Kambala (ranked 268 p4p, 370 weight class). Kaspars Kambala will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcom Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaspars Kambala!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Farquharson does no damage.
Crunch! Farquharson slams his shin into Kambala's torso.
Kambala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Kambala tries to counter it with a takedown but Farquharson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Farquharson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquharson throws a jab when Kambala was well out of range.
Kambala dives in for a single leg takedown but Farquharson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Farquharson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaspars Kambala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson tests Kambala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kambala shoots for a takedown but Farquharson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Farquharson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Farquharson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kambala's head.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson lands a jab to Kambala's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson sizes up Kambala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Farquharson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kambala.
Farquharson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kambala. Kambala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Farquharson pushes Kambala up against the cage in a clinch.
Farquharson leaning against his opponent.
Farquharson avoiding damage.
Farquharson lands a damaging elbow.
Farquharson presses Kambala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farquharson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farquharson.
Kambala looks winded!
Farquharson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 Kambala is rocked!
It looks like Kaspars Kambala has been cut.
Farquharson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kambala is still on wobbly legs! Can Farquharson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farquharson has Kambala pressed against the cage. He pushes Kambala back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Farquharson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kambala crashing to the floor! Farquharson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kambala is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcom Farquharson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adams Menday (ranked 2487 p4p, 2561 weight class) and Jozko Krakenik (ranked 333 p4p, 349 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jozko Krakenik!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakenik tries to land a front kick but Menday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Menday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Menday is nestled in close to Krakenik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Krakenik's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday thows a huge punch but Krakenik dodges it nicely.
Menday is looking to advance position but Krakenik won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday trying to control the action but Krakenik is working from the bottom.
Menday misses with a head shot. Krakenik uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menday has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Menday looking to sit in guard and control but Krakenik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Menday wants to sweep here but Krakenik controlling him for the moment.
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krakenik wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krakenik's guard.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday throws an elbow that misses. Krakenik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menday's guard. Nice move by Krakenik!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck.
Krakenik landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krakenik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Menday's guard.
Menday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krakenik is one step ahead there.
Krakenik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Menday keeping moving, preventing Krakenik from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krakenik working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Krakenik is looking to work some ground and pound but Menday has wrist control.
Krakenik won't allow Menday to sweep him here.
Menday is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakenik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menday is on top in guard.
Krakenik looking to control.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Krakenik blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krakenik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krakenik controls Menday momentarily but Menday frees himself.
Krakenik keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krakenik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krakenik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday lands a couple of digs.
Krakenik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krakenik has momentary wrist control but Menday slips an elbow through the middle.
Menday stopping the sweep attempt from Krakenik.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krakenik's head.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday is working Krakenik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menday distracts Krakenik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krakenik slips a straight right by Menday.
Krakenik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krakenik slips under a jab from Menday.
Krakenik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Menday back to the cage. Krakenik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Menday has his takedown stuffed
and Krakenik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krakenik with the counter takedown but Menday avoids it easily.
Menday closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menday lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakenik working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday is in close to Krakenik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Menday is working Krakenik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krakenik wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krakenik takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Krakenik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krakenik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Menday connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakenik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Menday connects with a decent elbow.
Krakenik defending against the ground and pound.
Menday working the ground and pound.
Menday is working Krakenik over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krakenik tries to improve position but can't.
Menday scoring with punches and elbows.
Krakenik taking a bit of punishment here - Menday scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakenik is looking to regain half guard here but Menday keeps moving and retains side control.
Krakenik is not content to let Menday control the position.
Krakenik takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Krakenik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krakenik stops Menday from passing to mount.
Adams Menday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menday trying to control the position but Krakenik is working away.
Menday throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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.
Menday landing a few strikes.
Menday scoring with punches and elbows.
Krakenik is trying to get back to half guard.
Krakenik on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Krakenik is looking for a sweep.
Menday creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krakenik taking punishment in the form of punches.
Menday in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Krakenik is rocked!
Menday misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Krakenik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Menday.
Krakenik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Menday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Krakenik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krakenik is fending him off so far but Menday persists. Nope, Krakenik circles away and we're back to standing.
Krakenik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakenik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menday.
Menday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krakenik counters with a takedown into side control.
Menday is looking for a sweep.
Menday regains half guard.
Krakenik working the head and body with strikes.
Menday is looking to improve his position.
Menday moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakenik works over Menday with some ground and pound from guard.
Menday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Menday looking to sit in guard and control but Krakenik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krakenik manages to get himself to full guard.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Krakenik has wrist control.
Menday looking to sit in guard and control but Krakenik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Krakenik preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakenik working some strikes from top position.
Krakenik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krakenik trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakenik preventing the sweep.
Menday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krakenik's guard.
Krakenik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Menday lands a couple of digs.
Krakenik working a defensive guard here.
Krakenik wants to stand and escape but Menday is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday throws a strike but Krakenik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Menday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jozko Krakenik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krakenik controls the pace.
Menday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krakenik's guard.
Menday distracts Krakenik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakenik wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krakenik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Menday looking to pass the guard.
Krakenik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krakenik is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams Menday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakenik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adams Menday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Menday, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adams Menday!
During a confident post fight interview, Adams Menday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Fist (ranked 1955 p4p, 1913 weight class) and Thomas Bennett (ranked 225 p4p, 219 weight class). Big Fist could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas Bennett's 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fist scores with a jab.
Bennett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bennett pushes Fist up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bennett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Fist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bennett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bennett manages to end up in side control.
Fist explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett darts in and clinches Fist up against the cage.
Bennett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fist uses from the top position.
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fist stacks Bennett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fist!
Bennett is not content to let Fist control the position.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Fist keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Fist 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.
Bennett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fist's best efforts.
Fist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fist is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fist trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fist pulls his head out easily.
Bennett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett has his foot on Fist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fist works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fist is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Fist from controlling successfully.
Bennett working for a triangle but Fist defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bennett moves into the clinch.
Bennett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennett jumps into guard, dragging Fist to the mat.
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bennett looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fist is defending well. Bennett quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fist has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bennett celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
A less than humble Thomas Bennett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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